--- product_id: 409694133 title: "Faiyum" brand: "rio grande games" price: "₹ 9332" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Rio Grande Games" url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/409694133-faiyum store_origin: IN region: India --- # 100 strategic cards 257 handcrafted wooden pieces 120 min immersive gameplay Faiyum **Brand:** rio grande games **Price:** ₹ 9332 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏆 Outsmart Pharaoh’s court with every card you play! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Faiyum by rio grande games - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 9332 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/409694133-faiyum) ## Best For - rio grande games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rio grande games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Solo to Social:** Engage 1-5 players for flexible game nights that challenge your planning skills. - • **Award-Winning Designer:** Created by Friedemann Friese, the genius behind Power Grid and Friday. - • **Strategic Urbanization:** Compete as Pharaoh’s advisor to build roads, settlements, and harvest goods in ancient Egypt’s oasis. - • **Master the Art of Timing:** Play cards in reverse order to unlock powerful combos and outsmart rivals. - • **Rich, Tactile Experience:** Includes 257 wooden parts and 50 tokens for a premium, hands-on feel. ## Overview Faiyum is a 1-5 player strategic card and resource management game designed by Friedemann Friese. Set in ancient Egypt’s Faiyum basin, players act as advisors competing to urbanize the oasis by harvesting goods, building infrastructure, and optimizing card play order. With 120 minutes of deep gameplay, 100 cards, 257 wooden pieces, and a focus on timing and combo strategy, it offers a rich, tactile experience for ages 14 and up. ## Description Faiyum is the newest game by Friedemann Friese, the award-winning designer of Power Grid and Friday. 3,900 years ago, the Faiyum basin was turned into the granary for Egypt. The players are the advisors of Pharoah Amenemhet and will compete to urbanize the oasis-like Faiyum. Faiyum is a strategic game for fans of planning games. The basic rules are simple: play your cards one by one on your personal discard stack to harvest goods, build roads, found settlements and more. After playing some or all of your cards, you take them back into your hand in "reverse" playing order, so playing cards in the best order is important. Newly purchased cards go directly into your hand, so the timing of getting and playing them is important. In the end, the most cunning advisor who creates the best card combinations will win Faiyum. 1-5 players Ages 14+ 120 minute play time Contents: 257 Wooden parts 100 Cards 50 Cardboard tokens 1 Game board 1 Rulebook 1 Glossary Review: Great game slipped under the radar - Underrated. This game is almost as good as Power Grid and just as worth getting. Review: Todo llegó perfecto, empacado perfecto. ## Features - Faiyum is the newest game by Friedemann Friese, the award-winning designer of Power Grid and Friday. 3,900 years ago, the Faiyum basin was turned into the granary for Egypt. The players are the advisors of Pharoah Amenemhet and will compete to urbanize the oasis-like Faiyum. Faiyum is a strategic game for fans of planning games. The basic rules are simple: play your cards one by one on your personal discard stack to harvest goods, build roads, found settlements and more. - After playing some or all of your cards, you take them back into your hand in "reverse" playing order, so playing cards in the best order is important. Newly purchased cards go directly into your hand, so the timing of getting and playing them is important. In the end, the most cunning advisor who creates the best card combinations will win Faiyum. - For 1-5 Players. Ages 14+ - 120 minute playing time ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09CN9QQYT | | Age Range Description | 14 years | | Best Sellers Rank | #522,435 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #13,422 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Rio Grande Games | | Color | Blue, Brown, Beige | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (12) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00655132006088 | | Grenre | Strategy | | Included Components | game | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 10 x 8 x 2 inches | | Item Type Name | game | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | RIO GRANDE GAMES | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 21 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 00608 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | Faiyum | | Model Number | RGG608 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 5 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Designed by Friedemann Friese, Reverse Card Playing Order, Direct Addition of Newly Purchased Cards | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Product Style | Minimalist | | Theme | Game | | UPC | 655132006088 | ## Images ![Faiyum - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61m8-AoBPOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game slipped under the radar *by E***E on June 26, 2025* Underrated. This game is almost as good as Power Grid and just as worth getting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***N on October 26, 2024* Todo llegó perfecto, empacado perfecto. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rio Grande Games Faiyum - Iello: Khora, Rise of an Empire, Race to Development Game, Develop your City Faster and Better than Your Opponents, 2 to 4 Players, 75 Minute Play Time, For Ages 14 and up - Horrible Guild - The Great Split Board Game for 2-7 Players | Drafting Card Game for Adults & Families --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/409694133-faiyum](https://www.desertcart.in/products/409694133-faiyum) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*