Rajas of the Ganges*
Rajas of the Ganges is a strategy board game set in 16th century India, during the rise of the Great Mogul Empire. Players take on the roles of influential nobles, striving to transform their estates into prosperous provinces.
Gameplay Overview
- Historical Theme: Immerse in the setting of ancient India, aiming to support the empire's growth.
- Resource and Worker Management: Utilize dice as resources and strategically place workers to develop your estate.
- Balance of Tactics and Karma: Skillful planning combined with the effective use of karma is key to success.
Special Features
- Dice as Resources: Dice are central to gameplay, representing a variety of resources.
- Strategic Depth: Offers a rich blend of strategy in worker placement and resource management.
- Cultural Immersion: The game's theme and mechanics are deeply rooted in the historical and cultural context of India.
Conclusion
Rajas of the Ganges is an engaging game for those who enjoy strategic planning, resource management, and a strong historical theme. It's particularly appealing to players who appreciate a game that combines traditional worker placement with innovative use of dice as resources.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 75 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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- Position 48 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2021" list 🇩🇪
- Position 11 in The best games from Inka Brand 🇩🇪👩
- Position 11 in The best games from Markus Brand 🇩🇪👨
- Position 17 in The Best Games from HUCH! 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 34 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2017 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 11 in The best games set in the Renaissance
- Position 22 in The best games where you can connect dots together
- Position 14 in The best games where you can draft dice 🎲
- Position 6 in The best games with Worker Placement with dice instead of figures
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