Faiyum

Step back in time to the captivating oasis of Faiyum, an extraordinary artificial basin created 3,900 years ago by expanding the Bahr Yussef channel. This ingenious project transformed a wild swampland into a flourishing farmland during Egypt's Middle Kingdom, thanks to the visionary pharaohs Amenemhet III and Sesostris II. They mobilized their advisors to build an extensive network of canals and dikes, reclaiming the land from the desert and its lurking crocodiles, turning it into the heart of Egypt's agricultural prosperity.

Now, as a trusted advisor during Amenemhet III's reign, you face an exciting challenge: harvest valuable goods, construct roads, establish settlements, and more—all for the glory of Faiyum! With ample manpower, resources, and funds at your disposal, your accomplishments will benefit the entire realm. Remember, however, that any advisor can utilize "your" roads, farms, and buildings, as everything created ultimately belongs to the pharaoh. The prize you seek is not material but the invaluable respect of your ruler.

Faiyum offers a thrilling blend of strategy and planning that will captivate game enthusiasts. The rules are straightforward: play your cards one at a time on your personal discard stack. After you play some or all of your cards, you'll retrieve them in reverse order—making the sequence of your plays critically important. Newly acquired cards go straight into your hand, so timing is essential to outmaneuver your opponents.

Each card boasts easy-to-understand actions, yet true mastery lies in crafting the most effective card combinations to build your own "engine" of success. Featuring a unique card mechanism reminiscent of beloved deck builders and a market system akin to the acclaimed Power Grid, Faiyum invites you to acquire increasingly valuable cards while strategically using constructed buildings to elevate your reputation.

In the race to win Faiyum, only the most cunning advisor who engineers the best card synergies will emerge victorious. Are you ready to stake your claim in this mesmerizing journey through ancient Egypt?