Altay Dawn of Civilization

Designed by Ole Steiness and Paolo Mori, is a deck-building, civilization development, and area expansion game set in a secluded region where four mysterious societies have cultivated distinct cultures over countless years. Maintaining a delicate balance with nature and amongst themselves, they now confront a new challenge: the influx of settlers, bearing advanced crafts, weapons, techniques, and an entirely different way of life. Players, as leaders of Altay's original people, must decide whether to embrace the newcomers and their innovations, or to adhere to ancient traditions; expand their kingdoms, or cultivate new knowledge; build monuments to last forever or crush their enemies. The game Altay: Dawn of Civilization is educational because it encourages players to engage with complex themes of cultural integration, resource management, and strategic decision-making through an accessible gameplay experience.