Altay: Dawn of Civilization

Altay: Dawn of Civilization links a personal deck-building engine directly to a contested map. Each player leads one of four Elder Peoples whose starting deck contains subtle faction differences and unique cards. On a turn, cards produce wood, stone, metal, and knowledge; establish or reinforce settlements; attack rivals; defend territory; or reshape the deck and hand. New settler cards introduce advanced crafts and techniques, letting every civilization decide how readily it will absorb outside influence. Geography matters because terrain controls access to resources and can amplify the cards in hand, so economic development and territorial expansion cannot be planned separately. Permanent achievement cards represent lasting innovations and monuments, adding capabilities while contributing to final prestige. Variable setup and asymmetric powers encourage different openings, while area influence creates visible pressure throughout the game. Victory combines controlled regions, technological development, and enduring achievements, rewarding a civilization that builds an efficient deck without surrendering the map to its rivals.