Board game cover for "Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game" depicting a blend of ancient and modern architectural wonders, with a partially visible Great Sphinx, a city skyline, ancient Southeast Asian temples, and East Asian traditional buildings, along with text indicating a game of culture, politics, and warfare for 2-4 players by Kevin Wilson, published by 2K and Firaxis.
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Civilization (1980)

ByMichail

Civilization

Civilization is a board game designed by Francis Tresham, published in the United Kingdom in 1980 by Hartland Trefoil and in the United States in 1981 by Avalon Hill. The Civilization brand is now owned by Hasbro. It was out of print for many years, before it saw republication in 2018, by Gibsons Games. The game typically takes eight or more hours to play and is for two to seven players. Civilization is widely considered to be one of the most influential games in the strategy genre, cited as foundational to both the grand strategy and 4X subgenres.

Why is Civilization Popular?

Civilization is popular and significant because it is one of the most influential games in the strategy genre. It is cited as foundational to both the grand strategy and 4X subgenres. The game has been praised for its depth, replayability, and historical accuracy. It has also been noted for its ability to teach players about history and geography.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl