Genesis: Empires and Kingdoms of the Ancient Middle East*

Genesis is a game set in the turbulent late Bronze Age of the Near East, where empires rose and fell while establishing systems foundational to Western civilization. Players represent major empires like Egypt, the Hittites, Mitanni, Assyria, and Babylon, expanding their economic reach and engaging in conflict while managing gods, trade routes, and resources. The game allows for one to five players and incorporates smaller kingdoms through event cards, enhancing the strategic depth.