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Scholars of the South Tigris

Scholars of the South Tigris

Designed byS J Macdonald•Published byGarphill Games

2023All-Time
2023All-Time
Rank
306
in All-Time
Total Points
1,140 pts
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Scholars of the South Tigris is set during the height of the Abbasid Caliphate, circa 830 AD. The Caliph has called upon the keenest minds to acquire scientific manuscripts from all over the known world. Players will need to increase their influence in the House of Wisdom, and…

Published
2023
Players
1-4
Play Time
60-90 min
Weight
4.12 / 5
BGG Rating
8.0View on BoardGameGeek

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Vinicius
Oct 15, 2025
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Wade
Apr 6, 2025
Rank12
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Ulrik
Jan 1, 2026
Rank13
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Justin
Oct 3, 2025
Rank17
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Jan 16, 2024
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JT
Dec 5, 2025
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JT
Oct 12, 2024
Rank24
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Vanessa
Oct 15, 2025
Rank32
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Mike
May 1, 2024
Rank35
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Vinzenz
Dec 5, 2025
Rank39
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Nick
May 1, 2024
Rank42
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Brandon
Jan 28, 2025
Rank51
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Katy
Mar 25, 2025
Rank63
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Jenna Beasley
Jun 29, 2024
Rank77
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Jarrod
Dec 25, 2025
Rank82
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Frank N Dice
Dec 27, 2024
Rank83
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Travis
Jan 19, 2024
Rank86
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Greg
Mar 25, 2025