I wasn't sure where to put this thread, but I was curious if any of you all like me enjoyed playing the Civilization series of video games either as a kid or as an adult? My sister and I used to spend countless hours battling each other (she would play the Greeks, I would be the Romans). It seemed like a very fun as well as educational way to learn about history. You could choose to be a famous world leader and build wonders of the world like the Hanging Gardens. I know I'm rambling, sorry lol…I just wondered if anyone else had played it. There are a shortage of historic video games out there right now … another one I really enjoyed as a kid was Red Baron. It was a very historically accurate depiction of a WW I flying ace, and you could choose if you wanted to be British, German, etc. Was a great way to learn history as a kid…so does anyone on here enjoy historical video games? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Love games. Did you know that the Red Baron won his last dogfight, but died? That's a trivia question I came across long ago, which I published some ten (?) years ago at the newspaper I worked for. I used to track such trivial things to publish locally for newspaper workers. Your question is, why did he die? Of course, today one google it, so the challenge is gone. I got my data from books; the Intercourse was not an entity then. My favorite games today are that oriental tile game (Mahjong), and solitaire. By myself. All by that scoundrel, Bill Gates. Mahjong is supposed to augment my intellectual capacity, or so the old literature says.There is also a version of chess. I beat it once on the beginner level, but it just takes to damned long to think that far ahead. Just like my childhood, playing with my friend. Took way too long. I mean, who wants to loose?Anyhow, I hope you have more fun with your sister. What wonderful years! Family fun. It does not, and will never, get better than that.
You know, I never got into the Civilization games. Although I have spend countless hours playing several of the Total War games. I still have to try Medieval Total War II. Also Age of Empires is great too. No go back to a classic, and I had to purchase Axis and Allies for PC for a class in Into to Wargaming. Great game!
I played a lot of Civilization and Axis & Allies in high school back in the day when they were still board games. Matter of fact, I still have my Axis & Allies game, I wonder if it would be worth anything. I think I still have all the pieces too.