River of Gold
Economic · Fantasy

River of Gold

From the Spine of the World Mountains to the bustling fishing villages of Earthquake Fish Bay flows a river where fortunes can be made and lowly traders can brush shoulders with Rokugan's elite. Will your clan become the

2–4 players90 minages 14medium difficulty
About the game

What is River of Gold

From the Spine of the World Mountains to the bustling fishing villages of Earthquake Fish Bay flows a river where fortunes can be made and lowly traders can brush shoulders with Rokugan's elite. Will your clan become the dominant force along this River of Gold?

In River of Gold, players take on the role of river merchants allied with legendary samurai clans, each vying to exploit the river to earn wealth, glory, and wisdom. Will you invest in developing ports, markets, shrines, and more along the banks of the busy river? Or will you rely upon sailing the river of gold, growing your wealth and influence through delivery contracts, visiting the nobility, and garnering a bit of divine favor during tough times?

River of Gold features a stunning embossed metallic gold game board illustrated by master fantasy cartographer Francesca Baerald. In addition to looking beautiful, the gameplay is fast and clever, with minimal downtime and a playtime of just one hour. Fans of Eurogames will enjoy this mid-weight game, and with easy-to-learn, intuitive rules, you’ll be able to get River of Gold to your table quickly.

—description from the designer

Specs

Game details

Players
2–4
Age
+14
Duration
90 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2024
Mechanics
Contracts · Worker Placement · Area Majority / Influence
Categories
Economic · Fantasy · Travel
Designer
Keith Piggott
Publisher
Asmodee
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ivanelfaker
ivanelfaker7.8/10
Gran juego, con muy poco, hacen un juego bien de completo para estrujarte la cabeza, lo he disfrutado
FAQ

Everything about River of Gold

How many players is River of Gold for?

River of Gold plays with 2–4 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 90 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 14.

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