The most prolific strategy game of all time is back.Civilization V is ing to Mac.Sid Meier s Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with an astonishing new engine built from the ground-up for this flagship edition of the Civilization franchise. Players are introduced to an entirely new bat system deeper diplomatic interactions and a cavalcade of expanded features that deliver a fully immersive experience providing hours of entertainment as players build and defend their empire on their quest to bee the greatest ruler the world has ever known. Features: Civilization V introduces hexagon tiles allowing for deeper strategy more realistic gameplay and stunning organic landscapes for players to explore as they expand their empire. The brand new engine orchestrates a spectacular visual experience featuring fully animated leaders interacting with players from a screen-filling diplomatic scene and speaking in their native language for the first time. Successful diplomacy will depend on players carefully managing relationships with other leaders trading items and land plying them with gold and deciding if they are friend or foe Expanded visuals and immersive audio invite would-be kings to take up the reigns of power and forge a mighty empire. Civilization V offers a limitless variety of vast realistic and diverse landscapes for players. An intuitive interface eases both new players and Civ veterans into the game. Guided by a set of trusted advisors who will explain game functionality and provide counsel for significant decisi ons. Wars between empires feel massive as armies dominate the landscape and bat is more exciting and intense than ever before. The addition of ranged bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines challenging players to develop clever new strategies to guarantee victory on the battlefield. Write your own epic story each time you play. Choose one of eighteen hist