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River of Gold

River of Gold

Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical realms of Rokugan as a merchant representing one of the illustrious clans. Invest in trade ports, markets, and shrines; build influence with manor houses; and deliver valuable contracts to amass wealth and rise above your rivals.

2 - 4 players
14+
60 - 90 min
Genre(s)
Universe(s)
Release date
08/2024
Author(s)

What's in the box

  • 1 Game Board 
  • 4 Custom Dice 
  • 8 Standard Ships 
  • 4 Royal Ships 
  • 75 Trade Goods 
  • 95 Koku 
  • 4 Divine Favor Sun Markers 
  • 4 Divine Favor Moon Markers 
  • 4 Scoring Markers 
  • 88 Clan Markers 
  • 6 Region Scoring Tiles 
  • 6 Mastery Cards 
  • 30 Customer Cards 
  • 49 Building Tiles 
  • 4 Player Aid Cards 
  • 4 Clan Boards 
  • 8 Clan Patron Cards included in the Clan Patron Expansion

About River of Gold

Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical realms of Rokugan as a merchant representing one of the illustrious clans. Invest in trade ports, markets, and shrines; build influence with manor houses; and deliver valuable contracts to amass wealth and rise above your rivals. With fast turns, multiple strategies, and a richly detailed world, River of Gold offers an enchanting experience where wealth and power await those who dare to seize them.

Will you reign over the River of Gold? 

MEET THE DESIGNER:

Keith Piggott

Before there were the raging waters of Rokugan, there was another theme brewing “Originally the game was themed around the rise of Route 66 in America. Instead of visiting shrines and ports, you were stopping at diners and service stations.” Keith shares “I think the design ended up fitting really well into L5R. We made several changes during development that helped bring out the setting and theme, such as expanding the customer cards. Instead of just delivering a set of resources and getting points, you’re delivering porcelain to a noble who then upgrades one of your ships, or silk to an elder who helps you gain influence in the region where they live.”

Learn to play the game!

I truly enjoyed this game. It is not revolutionary; however, it is great in what is important to me as a gamer—quick turns and fast gameplay, yet decisions are tough and meaningful. Final Score: 4 Stars–My expectations were blown away by this Euro.

Board Game Quest

…one of the most beautiful games released in 2024. River of Gold has a ton of great and easy to understand mechanics that makes this a really good game for veteran board game players, and casual players as well.

GamesReviews

I really liked the art direction and the board – the shiny gold printing is really sharp, and it looks great on the table! There is a surprisingly deep game here for the 60 minute time frame it fits into.

Opinionated Gamers