Pharaoh PC

The game was released on October 31, 1999, and was later complemented with an expansion pack, Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile, developed by BreakAway Games the following year. Both the original game and expansion pack are commonly referred to, and may be purchased as one, under the title Pharaoh and Cleopatra.

                                       Pharaoh is a game where the player is responsible for setting up a city to prosper by building both industry and housing units, providing resources, pleasing the gods, trading with other cities and engaging in battle with rivals who try and invade the city.

Food production in Pharaoh is done either by farming, hunting or fishing. The farming is based on the annual inundation of the River Nile whilst the other methods can be done all year round. Food can also be an important commodity used in trading and can be requested by other cities or Pharaoh himself. All houses need access to water, which is provided by water carriers working from fountains or from basic wells, both set up in areas with sufficient ground water.

Religion and worship to the gods is an important aspect of the game. In each city mission, there will be a selection of usually three gods to worship. If the gods are appeased through the building of temples and regular festivals then they will bestow gifts and blessings upon the city, however if they are displeased they can disrupt the running of the city. Each gift or disaster that a God gives will be related to whatever area they have control over.