I just got this, read the rules, and Plano'd all the pieces. So Civilization A New Dawn is in my 10x10 challenge for the year and I'm up at around 7 or 8 plays of it from memory. Opinions on the expansions? By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. It does have the same vibe as the video game. Your going to want to instantly play it trust me. There just aren't enough objectives I think there are like 5 cards with two objectives on each. The game is heavy and absurdly long. Clash of Cultures indeed is a fantastic game, very thematic. Carl's Civ V Guide Online Civilopedia How the game works AI Bias Value Chart Map Types Overview Theming Bonuses Religion FAQ Civ Difference Chart Enhanced UI Mod. Is this not correct thinking? Players start off with a single city, one army figure, and one scout, and from these meager origins you must forge through the ages and become the greatest civilization in the world. Combat is a little abstract and comes down to a dice roll, however luck and dice rolls can be mitigated with careful planning and choice in technology and terrain. The #1 reddit source for news, information, and discussion about modern board games and board game culture. I see a lot of positive comments here so let me give you the contrary view. When I first learned about the Civ board game I saw Clash of Cultures recommended as an alternative, but I lost all interest when I learned the expansion was pretty much impossible to get a hold of now. If you are referencing Civilization: New Dawn, then yes it's very good. They both have tech trees, but I find the thematic overlay of the Civ board games to be much more abstracted and yet wider in scope, like a system of synecdoches. Press J to jump to the feed. Our group has the 2010 version and while we like it, the armies part of the game is annoying at best. Mercants and marauders: sid meier's pirates, Steam Rails to Riches: Sid Meier's railroads. Come discuss games like Codenames, Arkham Horror, Terra Mystica, and all your other favorite games! Great timing! The pieces are all fantastic and the artwork is great. No matter what your play style is, there is a civilization for you! Like Tigris and Euphrates, Innovation, Through the Ages, Race for the Galaxy. I had it for the longest time and was really intimidated by it, but when I finally opened it, it turned out to not be that complicated. Civ VI Guides. One of my favorite Civ and 4X games out there. I dislike the combat, it feels clunky, and it is impossible to get it to the table since no one else really enjoyed playing it. Come discuss games like Codenames, Arkham Horror, Terra Mystica, and all your other favorite games! Join our community! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The game duration had scared me away a bit, but I've otherwise been very interested. I think they introduced that mechanic. This game is unrelated to the similarly named 2010 FFG game Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game. It feels strategic enough without being a chore. so, meh is generous in my view. Looking forward to a learning game with my wife this weekend. I feel like city states don't do a whole lot in the game and need to be made more useful rather then static. However, in my view you need to play with the Advanced Tie Breaker variant and make a few house tweaks. Come … Will you lead the greatest army in the world to conquer your foes? Would play Clash of Cultures over it any day, even if it is a less grandiose game. This week's game is Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game, BGG Link: Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game. Both are good, but one may appeal to you more than the other. Though really its a only a 2-3 player game. Added it to my Amazon Wishlist to check out later :). I think I played maybe half a dozen times with the base game, liking it less and less each time (mostly because of the combat). It doesn't overstay its welcome and feels about right between 1-2 hours depending on amount of players. Come discuss games like Codenames, Arkham Horror, Terra Mystica, and all your other favorite games! It's also a bear to explain. I would agree. W&W fixes this by making attack strength of a unit no longer equal its HP. My group has played it 4 or 5 times and it’s my personal favorite when we have the time to invest in it. Through the Ages would be the absolute last possible game I would recommend to newer players. by DraperyFalls Mon Feb 3, 2020 5:20 pm 5: Mon Feb 17, 2020 2:45 pm by Hoogard. Forge an empire to stand the test of time using innovative game mechanics with multiple paths to victory. 2017 - haven't gotten a chance to try this one yet. Arguably unbalanced. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. :-P. Can someone confirm the playtime for me? So the game feels less like trying to build up an amazing civilization but more like a race. The strategy and tactical decisions involved in Civilization: The Board Game will appeal to strategy gamers and war gamers alike, and the ability to win through culture and technological advancement will give those who only wish to focus on their own empire a chance at victory as well. The action selection mechanism is fantastic, it adds some great decisions in game and a great layer of strategy, especially in what tech you research and when and where to use each action. Would you still say it's better considering that? It is fun, but has the usual Kevin Wilson designed fiddly rules yoi keep looking online for FAQs for. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Would you still recommend Clash of Cultures over it even though Clash of Culture's expansion is practically unobtainable at this point? Staying true to the foundations of its video game predecessor while creating a new and unique way to play, Civilization: The Board Game captures the spirit and grandeur of carving out a magnificent empire from modest beginnings. Red Dragon Inn- I AM THE MASTER BAITER!!! You choose different buildings every turn to get resources, has enough different ways to win. Or will you be the first to journey to the stars, becoming the most technologically advanced civilization known to man? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 1 , 2 Next » Subject Replies Last Post; 0 What are some interesting offers to make during the trade phase? Combat in vanilla is super bland and unfulfilling. The #1 reddit source for news, information, and discussion about modern board games and board game culture. I rephitoshopped it into a 2nd edition myself, took 2 months :). I forgot the specifics altho I played the original multiple times as well as with the expansions multiple times. I think Clash of cultures is a much better game that captures the 4x aspect of civ but falls a little short on the the civ feel even though it has a nice tech tree. Now a 3-strength unit has only 1 HP and a 1-strength unit has 3 HP. Those unfamiliar with the video game series will find Civilization: The Board Game a great way to enter into the world of Civilization. Civ V Guides. It's a huge hit in my game group and one of my favorite games in general.