Faiyum is a strategic board game designed by renowned game creator Friedemann Friese and released in 2020. The game is set in ancient Egypt, specifically in the Faiyum region, where players take on the role of the pharaoh’s advisors striving to develop the area by building infrastructure, agriculture, and settlements.

Faiyum combines several mechanics, the most notable being:

• Card‑driven actions:
  Throughout the game, players acquire new cards representing various actions and add them to their personal deck. These cards enable players to perform tasks such as constructing roads, settlements, or gaining resources.

• Resource management:
  To carry out these actions, players must use different resources, such as workers, money, and raw materials.

• Shared game board:
  All players interact on the same board, meaning each player’s actions can influence the possibilities of others. This encourages strategic planning and adapting to opponents’ moves.

Faiyum is an excellent choice for fans of strategic games who seek a deep, challenging experience enriched with a strong thematic setting.