Altay: Dawn of civilization (pré-joué) (EN)

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In Altay: Dawn of Civilization, you lead one of four ancient peoples from a secluded region deep within a vast continent, each having built its own culture by blending magic, technology, and harmony with nature. The arrival of new settlers throws that balance into question: it is up to you to decide whether your civilization embraces these new technologies or stays true to its ancestral traditions.

This original blend of deck-building, civilization development, and territory control drops you into a strategic experience that is rich yet smooth to play. Gather stone, metal, wood, or knowledge, found new settlements, grow your deck with cards representing artisans and technologies, or confront your rivals head-on to gain the upper hand.

The board, divided into territories with varied resources, directly shapes which cards you can play and which actions are within reach: resource management and mastering the terrain matter just as much as building your deck. Victory rewards a careful balance between territorial expansion, technological progress, and your people's greatest achievements.

You will likely enjoy Altay: Dawn of Civilization if you are drawn to modern civilization games, deck-builders that are deep yet approachable, or area-control games that reward tight planning every turn.

Fun fact: Altay's world draws on the steppes of Central Asia and subtly blends magic, technology, and nature into a single setting, a take that stands apart from more historical civilization games. On BoardGameGeek, the game holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from over 1,000 votes, with a moderate complexity rating: enough depth for hobbyists without scaring off casual players.

Altay was created by Paolo Mori and Ole Steiness. Mori is also known for Libertalia and Ethnos, two games praised for their accessible depth, while Altay's visual world was brought to life by illustrator Pauliina Hannuniemi.

BOX CONTENTS
1 game board
140 wooden pieces
178 cards (63 x 88 mm)
92 tokens and markers
1 scorepad
1 rulebook

Number of players: 2 to 4
Duration: 60 minutes
Age: 13+

If you want to protect your cards, you will need:
178 card sleeves 63 x 88 mm