Fortune & Famine
Release date: Feb 24, 2025
Developers: Simeous Business, Mid Level Meeple
Publishers: Simeous Business
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

In this tabletop strategy game you play as the ruler of a fantasy kingdom on the brink of a long winter. You compete against neighboring rulers to hire the best workers and stockpile the most resources in the land. Features Turn-based tabletop gameplay Local and Remote-Play Multiplayer Strategic bidding and tight resource management Attack actions to steal resources from opponents 6 Unique Rulers with special abilities Gameplay Takes place over 5 phases: In the Hire phase, players bid on workers to fill out their kingdom. In the Attack phase, players use their attacking workers to steal resources from other players. In the Payment phase, players spend resources on their workers which will pay off in the... Rewards phase, where players collect rewards from their workers. in the Decision phase, players can pull resources OR pay to store their grain where it cannot be stolen. Worker cards include tradesmen like Farmers, Merchants and Jesters, who generate resources. There are also supporting workers like Traders, who allow you to quickly convert currencies; Philosophers, who double the payout from other workers; and Seers, who protect your from attacks. And finally Wizards, light wizards who give you resources, and dark wizards who allow you to steal from your neighbors. The game lasts for 4 seasons of play across 3 worker decks. Whichever player has safeguarded the most resources at the end of 12th round wins. The digital version allows players the chance to play with others remotely via Steam Remote Play, or locally by taking turns.  You can also play against up to 5 AI opponents. Based on the tabletop game Fortune & Famine by Mid-Level Meeple.