The Great Library (French) [Pre-order] ***Q4 2026***

In the 3rd century BC. In 2000 BC, Ptolemy I envisioned the creation of the Great Library of Alexandria, a monumental repository of human knowledge housed in a space known as the Mouseion and dedicated to the nine goddesses of the arts, the Muses. Ptolemy's dream was to amass the world's knowledge, and the library housed countless manuscripts, reflecting his herculean effort to collect and preserve the intellectual heritage of the ancient world and gain fame to his name. The Great Library, located near the bustling port of Alexandria, hosted ships carrying relics, scholars, and wisdom from distant lands. The head librarian oversaw the organization of the vast collection. The library shelves murmured with the rustle of ancient parchment, embodying the spirit of intellectual curiosity and cross-cultural exchange.

As players step into the sandals of the Great Library's librarians, you take on the crucial responsibilities of leading the institution within the Mouseion, navigating through the challenges and opportunities presented by this legendary center of knowledge. Amid relics, diverse minds, and bustling port activity, librarians became the primary keepers of knowledge, shaping the legacy of the Great Library and contributing to the rich tapestry of ancient history.

During this game, you research great works, deliver crafts to the kingdom, and train scribes to translate manuscripts. Then you send the Manuscripts, Great Works, and Crafts to the Great Library to gain fame, upgrades, and other benefits, and attract the great scholars of the time to the Library to work with you. You'll need to manage resources to achieve your goals, including the most important resource of all: time.

As Seekers complete their work, Generations will pass to trigger Events and the Great Library will fill. When the second event is triggered or when there are 2 or fewer empty spaces left in the library, the end of the game is triggered and the player with the most fame is named the greatest librarian and wins the game.