Inventors of the South Tigris is set during the height of the Abbasid Caliphate, circa 850 AD. Over the past decades, Baghdad has become home to thousands of mathematicians, astronomers, chemists, and physicians. As inspired innovators, players are eager to develop clever contraptions to impress their peers. Will your ingenious devices adorn the House of Wisdom, or are they destined for dust and decay? The aim of Inventors of the South Tigris is to be the player with the most Victory Points (VP) at the end of the 4th round. Points are primarily gained by inventing, building, testing, and publishing devices. Players can also score points by training their craftspeople, researching new techniques, and influencing the 3 guilds. —description from the publisher