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Requires:Wayfarers of the South Tigris
Designed by S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
Published by Garphill Games, HIT Games + 3 more
Community Snapshot
Categories
A heavy tile placement and area control game. Rated 5.7 on BGG.
How It Plays
Area Majority / Influence
You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.
End Game Bonuses
Extra points are awarded at the end for meeting certain goals — keep an eye on those bonus objectives!
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Set Collection
You're gathering matching groups of cards or tokens to score points — the more complete your sets, the better you do.
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
Tile Placement
You lay tiles on the table to build a map, landscape, or pattern — every piece you place changes the board.
About This Game
In Wayfarers of the South Tigris: Tides of Trade, new opportunities for commerce have opened up beyond Mesopotamia. We must document new lands, establish trading posts, and oversee a greater increase in advanced technologies for the work ahead. Tides of Trade gives players the means to upgrade their workers, recruit traders, and compete for influence over the new red guild.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Players
1-4
Play Time
60-90 min
Complexity
4.0 / 5
Rating
8.3
Year
2025