Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game
Build a civilization from ancient era to space age on your table
Who it's for
Fans of the Civilization video game series who want a full tabletop version. Best with 3-4 players committed to a long session.
Not for you if…
Not for short game nights — expect 3-4 hours minimum. Skip if you prefer streamlined euro designs over sprawling 4X experiences.
Vibe's take
Epic, strategic, multi-layered, ambitious
About this game
Civilization-building board game based on the iconic video game series. Research technologies, build cities, develop culture, and wage war across multiple eras. Win through military conquest, cultural achievement, economic dominance, or technological supremacy — just like the PC classic.
Get it
from €79
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–240 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.9 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #423
16k ratings
Published
2010
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Kevin Wilson
Published by
Galakta, Fantasy Flight Games, Korea Boardgames, Hobby Japan, Giochi Uniti, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Hobby World, Delta Vision Publishing, Fantasmagoria, Stratelibri, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Edge Entertainment
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