- The game of Tigris & Euphrates lets you play a part in the epic saga of the rise of these great urban centers
- Create the best balance between markets, temples, settlements, and farms, as you and your people try to forge your own new civilization
- For 3-4 players
- A classic strategy game
- Designed by Reiner Knizia
Product Description
Step back to the dawn of recorded time. Take command of a young dynasty in fertile Mesopotamia. Here, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, lies the cradle of civilization, where the early cities of Ur, Nineveh, and Babylon rose. The game of Tigris & Euphrates lets you play a part in the epic saga of the rise of these great urban centers. Your dynasty struggles to develop and control the most vibrant culture in the rich land between the two rivers. Create the best balance between markets, temples, settlements, and farms, as you and your people try to forge your own new civilization and dominate the storied valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates. Includes game board, player screens, civilization tiles, catastrophe tiles, unification tile, wood monuments, leader markers, victory point cubes, wood treasure markers, storage bag, rules. For 3 or 4 players ages 12 and up.
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Tigris and Euphrates is a keeper in my game collection. It is easy for new players to learn and get up to speed on the deviousness of the game. The game is difficult to describe, however the maneuvering and fluidity of the power structure of the game, will turn a seeming early win to a defeat. After you learn the ropes, it’s a good game to play about every six months or so.
Amazon User Rating: 3 / 5
It’s the same company, even almost the same box, but the whole concept is different. There are real battles, an ever-changing board, and a scoring system that says that the winner of the game is not simply the one with the most points.
The rules are a bit complicated to begin with, but once you are used to how each piece interacts with the board, the pace of the game quickens.
Can be played 2-4 player, but 2-player gets one-sided quickly (though it can be a good teaching tool). I think this is a perfect 3-player game, as I still prefer Settlers with 4.
Amazon User Rating: 4 / 5
An excellent 3-4 player abstract strategy game with a poker-like flavor to conflict resolution, enough chance to keep all the players on their toes, but rarely is luck alone significant in the final outcome.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
This is a classic strategy game with great depth, but I wouldn’t recommend it for new gamers or anyone looking for a casual gaming experience. Poor decision making can kill a game and quickly make it “not fun”.
If you’re the type of gamer that thrives on analysis paralysis, this game is for you. There’s a lot of rich decision making in this game if you’re looking for it.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
I absolutely loved playing this with my friends. Its a fun game that does not require any dice rolls or cards. My friends did not enjoy it too much because they felt it can become complicated at times, but that did not stop me from loving it.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5