The Grand Canal, stretching from Beijing to Hangzhou, traverses China from north to south, connecting five major river systems. It is the longest artificial river in the world. The Grand Canal has always been a vital channel for grain transport and commercial travel in China. In this game, players take on the role of the Grand Canal Administrator in the Ming Dynasty, tasked with fulfilling the grain transport mission assigned by the government while also establishing connections with local areas to open up trade routes. The game's primary mechanics consist of action point selection, engine building, and area control.
京杭大运河，北起北京，南抵杭州，纵贯中国南北，沟通五大水系，是世界上最长的人工河。 大运河一直是中国漕运和商旅往来的重要通道。在本游戏中，玩家扮演明朝的漕运总督，需要在完成官府的运粮任务的同时，也与地方建立联系，打通商路。游戏的主要机制为行动点选择+卡牌引擎构筑+区域控制。