Altay: Dawn of Civilization is an original blend of deck-building, civilization development, and area expansion for two to four players. For endless years, four mysterious peoples in a secluded region of a vast continent have blended magic and technology in balance with nature. Now new settlers are arriving with more advanced crafts, new weapons, and a very different way of life, and as the leader of one of the original inhabitants, you decide how to respond.

How it plays

You control one of four factions, each with its own starting deck of unique cards and subtle differences in the number of basic cards. On each turn you use your cards to produce resources (stone, metal, wood, and knowledge), build settlements and expand on the board, attack or defend against your enemies, or manipulate your deck or hand.

The board represents a region where the four peoples are in conflict, with each area having its own terrain type and resources. Card play and board expansion are fully integrated, since many cards have greater effects when you control the right territories. Resources from your cards or the board let you buy new cards for your deck, representing the new settlers and their crafts.

Key features

• Four factions, each with a distinct starting deck
• Achievements: special cards bought with resources and permanently added to a faction, granting extra capabilities or points
• Victory comes from a combination of territorial expansion, technological development, and building lasting monuments to your civilization's achievements