Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
LumiScore
Growth
58/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This is a complex strategy game that can be highly rewarding for older children and teenagers who enjoy deep thinking and planning. It's important to set time limits, as the turn-based nature can make it easy to lose track of time. Discuss historical concepts and the consequences of in-game decisions to enhance the educational value.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
Not applicable to a strategy game of this type.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourages advanced strategic thinking, historical learning, and complex problem-solving. Can foster a deeper understanding of cause and effect in a grand-strategy context.
What your child develops
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is a highly engaging turn-based strategy game that offers deep cognitive benefits. Players will constantly engage in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis to manage their empire, make diplomatic decisions, and wage war. The game demands strong memory and attention to detail, as players track numerous variables and historical information. Its adaptive challenge system ensures that the game remains stimulating, encouraging continuous learning and the transfer of knowledge across different scenarios.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion of well-known turn-based strategy video game Civilization IV made by Firaxis Games. It includes 11 new scenarios, 10 new civilizations, and 16 new leaders.