'Civilization' ('Civilisation') Board Game
by Avalon Hill - 1981
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SOLDThis game has now been sold. Please contact us if you would like to be notified when we have another in stock.(Please note - We currently have a Gibson's edition of this game in stock (complete and in excellent condition) at £39.95. Please call or email if you would like to reserve it). Stock no. VG867 |
‘Civilization’ is the classic board game of empire building that has inspired a huge number of other board games and spawned a whole series of computer games.
The game covers the development of ancient civilizations from the invention of agriculture c.8000 B.C. to the emergence of the Roman Empire.
Each player takes on the role of leader of an ancient civilization, such as the Illyrians or Babylonians, as they attempt to carve a niche for themselves and their culture across the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East.
Although battles and territorial strategy are important, this is not strictly a war game because it is not won by battle or conquest. Instead, the object is to gain a level of overall advancement involving cultural, economic, and political factors, so that conflicts are kept to a minimum.
Your task is to guide your people through the ages by expanding your empire and using its proceeds to finance new technological advances, such as Literacy, Metalworking, or Law.
Nomad and farmer, warrior and merchant, artisan and citizen all have an essential part to play in the development of civilization. It is the player who most effectively changes emphasis between these various factions who will achieve the best balance and win.
The game we are selling is complete and in excellent condition, with many of the counters still not punched out.
Players:
For 2 to 7 players.
Condition:
Board: Excellent
Counters: Excellent
Box: Very Good
There is slight storage wear to the box (rubbing to the edges and light marking top the base) but nothing serious. The game components are in excellent condition.
Contents:
Mounted 4-piece map board
9 Sets of playing pieces
Trade cards
Civilization cards
1 Archaeological Succession chart
7 Player boards
Rules
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