Sid Meier's Civilization: A New Dawn
The video game series on a tile map, finished in an evening.
What it is
A board game take on the Civilization video games for 2 to 4 people. You lead an empire from antiquity, expand across a map built from tiles, research technologies and raise wonders. Three face up cards set the goals for the whole table, and the first player to finish one option on each card wins. A fair pick for anyone who wants the feel of the series in one or two hours.
What we love
- Three random cards, each with two options, set the goals for everyone in each game.
- The undiscovered land is assembled from map tiles.
- One to two hours is short by the standards of civilization games.
Honest trade-offs
- A shorter game means lighter history, so do not expect the depth of Through the Ages.
- It stops at four players.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is a shorter game means lighter history, so do not expect the depth of through the ages..
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Content advisory
Combat is central but abstract; no graphic depiction.
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