BGG rank #126 · 1997

Tigris & Euphrates

Tigris & Euphrates (1997) is #126 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 60–120 min, ages 14+. Designed by Reiner Knizia.

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Year: 1997
Players: 2–4
Play time: 60–120 min
Age: 14+

About the game

Regarded by many as Reiner Knizia's masterpiece, Tigris & Euphrates is set in the ancient fertile crescent with players building civilizations through tile placement.

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Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Chaining Connections Force Commitment Hand Management Hidden Victory Points Highest-Lowest Scoring Income Set Collection Square Grid Take That Tile Placement

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Artists

Bascu, Christine Conrad, Doris Matthäus, Tom Thiel, Ricarda Thiel, Stephen Graham Walsh

Publishers

Hans im Glück, 999 Games, CZ Cloud Soft Co. Ltd, Devir, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby Japan, Lacerta, Matagot, Mayfair Games, Pegasus Spiele, Smart Ltd, Top Licence Games, Wargames Club Publishing, Z-Man Games

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