Civilization
1991 strategy video game
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Summary
Civilization is a video game[1]. Civilization ranks in the top 3% of video game entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,123 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Award received: Origins Award for Best Military or Strategy Computer Game[3]
- Composer: Jeff Briggs[4]
- Publisher: MicroProse[5], Koei[6]
- Genre: 4X[7], turn-based strategy video game[8], grand strategy wargame[9], computer wargame[10]
- Producer: Sid Meier[11]
- Developer: MicroProse[12]
- Part of the series: Civilization[13]
- Designed by: Bruce Shelley[14]
- Commons category: Civilization (video game)[15]
- Platform: macOS[16], Sega Saturn[17], DOS[18], Microsoft Windows[19], Atari ST[20], Super Nintendo Entertainment System[21], PlayStation (console)[22], Amiga 1200[23], Classic Mac OS[24]
- Game mode: single-player video game[25], multiplayer video game[26]
- Distribution format: floppy disk[27], compact disc[28], ROM cartridge[29]
- Review score: 4.51502/5[30], 88%[31], 90%[32], 94%[33]
- Input device: computer keyboard[34], computer mouse[35]
- Country of origin: United States[36]
- Publication date: September 1991[37], 1994[38]
- ESRB rating: Kids to Adults[39]
- USK rating: USK 6[40]
- Title: Sid Meier's Civilization[41]
- Different from: Civilization[42]
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Cultural Impact
Things named for Civilization include Civilization VI[43], a video game[44], directed by Sid Meier[45].
Why It Matters
Civilization has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] Civilization is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for Civilization include Civilization VI[43], a video game[44], directed by Sid Meier[45].
FAQs
What awards did Civilization receive?
Honors received include Origins Award for Best Military or Strategy Computer Game[3].