BGG rank #550 · 1980

Civilization

Civilization (1980) is #550 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–7 players, 360 min, ages 12+. Designed by Francis Tresham.

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Year: 1980
Players: 2–7
Play time: 360 min
Age: 12+

About the game

Civilization is a game of skill for 2 to 7 players.

Summary courtesy of BoardGameGeek, where you can read the full description, reviews and forums.

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Area Movement Automatic Resource Growth Catch the Leader Hand Management Set Collection Simulation Tech Trees / Tech Tracks Trading Turn Order: Stat-Based

Designers

Francis Tresham

Artists

Ed Dovey, Charles Kibler, Rodger B. MacGowan, Guillaume Rohmer, Dale Sheaffer, Francis Tresham

Publishers

Hartland Trefoil Ltd., ACE Pelit Oy, The Avalon Hill Game Co, Compendium Games, Descartes Editeur, Gibsons, Joc Internacional, Piatnik, Spiel & Kunst, Welt der Spiele

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