Civilization

Published collection: 8 games

Profile

Series debut: Unknown
Official website: Not provided

Overview

Sid Meier’s Civilization is a turn-based strategy series about guiding a society through settlement, research, diplomacy and conflict. Historical entries and a science-fiction branch turn the map into a web of decisions whose consequences unfold over many turns. Representative games: Sid Meier’s Civilization V (2010): Uses a hexagonal map to make terrain and the placement of military units central to campaigning. Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth (science-fiction spin-off) (2014): Takes settlement to an alien planet, with a branching technology web shaping humanity’s future. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI (2016): Spreads cities across multiple tiles, making district placement and surrounding terrain part of long-term planning. Suitable for: For players who enjoy choosing a promising city site and watching a plan develop across generations. Each turn offers another decision, with diplomacy, research and expansion competing for your attention.