Wayfarers of the South Tigris

I've been wanting to play Wayfarers of the South Tigris since it was first announced, and I finally had the chance to get it to the table. I'm a big fan of Shem Phillips' work, and this game definitely lives up to the hype! It's a beautiful game, with stunning artwork and excellent components. The tableau building is fantastic, and I love how the game progresses. It's a complex game, but the rulebook is well-written and easy to follow. I'm still figuring out the optimal strategies, but that's part of the fun.

The game has a lot going on: worker placement, influence, guilds, land cards, ocean cards, space cards, and a caravan! There are so many different ways to score points, and the game feels very strategic. I really enjoyed the different ways to gain inspiration from nobles, and the three guilds of science, trade and exploration are really interesting. There's something for everyone in this game.

I've only played it a few times, but I can already tell this is a game that I'm going to be playing for a long time. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys complex strategy games with a beautiful theme.