Office Dog River of Gold Board Game – Build Your Rokugan Trade Empire, 2–4 Players

Overview

Office Dog proudly presents Asmodee River of Gold, a strategy board game set in the storied world of Rokugan. Players step into the role of ambitious merchants, cultivating a trading network, funding outposts, and negotiating contracts to shape a rising power along a legendary river. The game’s lush art, tactile components, and immersive map invite table presence and spirited decision-making, making each session feel like a small epic.

The experience blends tactile play with thoughtful strategy. Expect crisp turns, memorable card art, and a map that rewards both long-term planning and opportunistic play. The River of Gold isn’t just about coins; it’s about shaping influence across ports, markets, and shrines while navigating competition from rival clans.

How the Game Feels

Turns are designed to stay quick and engaging. On your move, you roll dice and choose one of three actions—expand your network, sail for valuable cargo, or fulfill lucrative contracts. The pace supports intense moments without dragging, and each choice tightens the race toward dominance.

Divine Favor and New Depth

If luck falters, you can invoke divine favor to nudge outcomes. The Patrons mini-expansion introduces legendary patrons from each clan, offering unique abilities and fresh paths to influence the game’s direction. Together, these elements add strategic depth while keeping the core flow accessible for newer players.

Why It Works at Your Table

Designed for 2–4 players and suitable for ages 14+, River of Gold supports both family game nights and friend gatherings. A typical session lasts about 60–90 minutes, long enough to tell a compact story but short enough to fit into a single evening. The combination of luck, planning, and interaction fosters lively table talk and repeat play without overwhelming newcomers.

• BUILD A TRADE EMPIRE: Grow your network along the River of Gold and establish outposts to command Rokugan’s wealth.
• DYNAMIC DICE-DRIVEN PLAY: Each turn offers a choice between expanding, sailing, or fulfilling contracts.
• DIVINE FAVOR: Call on the gods to nudge outcomes when the dice don’t cooperate.
• PATRONS MINI-EXPANSION: Adds legendary clan patrons with new abilities and strategies.
• SOCIAL STRATEGY: A compelling blend of luck, planning, and competition for engaging sessions.

What’s Inside

• River of Gold game board and map components
• Dice, tokens, and resource markers
• Contracts, markets, and shrine cards
• Patrons mini-expansion pack
• Rulebook and player aids