History is your playground in the legendary Civilization strategy series. And Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade puts it all at your fingertips.

Your empire-building is split across the Antiquity Age, the Exploration Age and the Modern Age. When one epoch ends, another begins, giving you a new civ to foster. Do you focus on scientific advances? Military might? Technological dominance? Every choice shapes your culture’s destiny.

What we love: Revolutionary new leaders. For the first time in series history, you can lead a civ as a human rights pioneer (like Harriet Tubman) or benevolent philosopher (like Confucius). And leaders aren’t tied to their originating culture. Want to lead the Antiquity Age’s Native American civilisation of Mississippian as Himiko, Queen of Wa? Rewrite history as you see fit!

Quick tip: The end of an Age offers a clean slate – but be mindful that most of your buildings will lose their effectiveness in the transition. Focus new construction on ageless picks; Rome’s Colosseum, Egypt’s Pyramids and other Wonders persevere across Ages.

Meet the creator: Game-design legend Sid Meier led the creation of the original Civilization in 1991. A decade later, Meier cofounded Firaxis Games (later folded into 2K), which has helmed the series since.

Check the Information section on the game’s product page for device compatibility.

This game is available only on Mac with Apple silicon.

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