Civilization III Gold: Civilization III & Play the World Expansion

Rewrite History with the Greatest Game of All Time!



Plan your every move carefully in these two captivating Civilization III titles.  Wield the ultimate power and reinvent the history of civilization in Sid Meier's Civilization III.  This game is an addictive blend of building, exploration, discovery, and conquest.  Match wits against history's greatest leaders!  Sid Meier's Civilization III Expansion: Play the World is an addictive expansion where you build your own empire.  You either stand the test of time or you're history.

• Sid Meier's Civilization III
• Sid Meier's Civilization III Expansion: Play the World 

Sid Meier's Civilization III
 
The Civilization Legacy:  Sid Meier created the original Civilization computer game in 1990. Civilization instantly set the standard and defined a new genre of empire-building strategy games and is still recognized as one of the greatest games of all time. The game is an addictive blend of building, exploration, discovery and conquest. Players match wits against some of history's greatest leaders as they strive to build the ultimate civilization to stand the test of time. The legacy of this incredibly fun, addictive series continues today with the development of Civilization III.

Witness an epic adventure unfold before you as you wield the ultimate power and reinvent the history of Civilization.  Conquer vast territories with new armies and new fighting methods. Nourish the growth of a culture that is the envy of other civilizations along with trading shrewdly to gain valuable resources and enrich your empire.  You can mix and match unlimited deals with history's greatest leaders at the bargaining table.  The easy to use game technology offers pathways to victory for limitless replayability.  It's History in the Making!

Features:

Dominate the world through Diplomatic Finesse, Cultural Domination, and Military Prowess.

• More interactions, alliances and realistic artificial intelligence responses put players in the middle of negotiations, trade systems and diplomatic actions. Advanced trade system to manage resources, trade routes and spread of technology.
• Improved combat options provide finer levels of control for enhanced war-making capabilities.
• Technologies, Wonders Of The World and Great People expand the scope of the game.
• New elements of Culture, Nationality and the Arts help players plan a new peaceful pathway to victory.
• Active world generator creates more realistic maps and organic terrain features.
• The most detailed and beautiful art, animations and sound ever found in the genre.
• Easier-to-use interface for streamlined management and better control.

Sid Meier's Civilization III Expansion: Play the World Expansion

Play Civ like never before!  Take on the incredibly addictive expansion to the greatest strategy game of all time!  Compete with players around the world as you build the ultimate empire.  With exciting elements for added depth and enriched gameplay, Civilization III Expansion: Play the World will keep you playing well into the next millennium!  Civilization III: Play the World pits you against the best Civilization players from all corners of the earth via the Internet. With new online modes of play like "turnless" and fast-paced games like Regicide and Elimination, the battle for the ultimate in bragging rights will be intense!

...Become the next Sid Meier!

Features:

• Play any way you want - via the Internet, by e-mail, hot seat, or LAN in turn-based, simultaneous, or even "turnless" games.
• Battle in shorter, more intense games, including Elimination, Regicide, and Capture the Flag.
• Confront fresh challenges from 8 more Civilizations, each with their own Leaders and unique units.
• Strengthen your empire with more map features, wonders and city improvements.
• Construct your own scenarios with an enhanced editor that includes extra units and tile sets.

Civilization III is required to play Civilization III Expansion: Play the World

• Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
• Pentium II 400MHz processor
• 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)
• 600 MB free Hard Disk space for Civilization III and an additional 400 MB free Hard Disk space required for Civilization III Expansion: Play the World 
• 4X Speed CD-ROM drive or higher
• DirectX 8.1 (included) or higher
• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Video Card  compatible with DirectX version 8.1 or higher
• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Sound Card  compatible with DirectX version 8.1 or higher
• LAN or Internet connection required for some multiplayer modes