A Journey Through Medieval Grudziądz’s Water Supply – created by Polish developer Scriptwelder. This game is developed using Phaser, just like the recently featured Birdfood.

Welcome to medieval Grudziądz (how to pronounce), a town steeped in history and ingenuity! Ever wondered what it would be like to manage the essential water supply of a bustling medieval city? In Waterworks!, you are the architect of this intricate lifeline-providing network. Ensure the people of the town have sufficient water, carefully manage your resources, and advance the water supply technology.

The game puts you at the helm of a vital task: managing the water supply for the growing city of Grudziądz, a town with deep roots in northern Poland along the Vistula River. The unique setting comes with challenges, as the town’s elevated position once made access to clean drinking water a constant struggle. Historically, the people of Grudziądz turned this disadvantage into an opportunity, using innovative technical solutions unheard of elsewhere in Europe.

Key aspects of the game

Manage your cards strategically. Decide when to use, store, or discard them. Early play focuses on providing the town with vital water. As the game progresses, decide which assets to build, when to make donations, or when to please the city rulers.

Build the town’s infrastructure by placing water carriers, carts, and crucial pipelines. Bring clean water to every house and put out any fires. Expand your quarters, warehouse, and archive to store the three card types: workers, resources, and documents. Each turn grants you access to more cards and as you progress new cards show up.

As the city evolves, you’ll witness Grudziądz’s growth from a small medieval town into a bustling hub of innovation. Monitor your money and influence, which you do not want to drop too low, and you risk losing your favor!

Grudziądz Facts

1. Though it was on the river, Grudziądz was located on the high escarpment of the Vistula River, which made it difficult to supply water to the town
2. Grudziądz developed a relatively advanced water supply system during the medieval period.
3. The river not only provided drinking water but also served as an important trade route, making Grudziądz an economic hub in the region.

Waterworks! doesn’t just offer gameplay – it offers an experience. From the historical context of medieval water supply systems to the mesmerizing soundtrack by the talented Chris Carlone, you’ll be drawn into the rhythm of managing this lively town.

You can play Waterworks now on Itch.