Sid Meier's Civilization 2
LumiScore
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage children to reflect on their strategic decisions and the historical context presented in the game. Discuss the ethical implications of their empire's choices, and set clear time limits to manage the game's highly engaging nature.
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.— Passes the test
The game features multiple named female leaders (e.g., Catherine the Great, Elizabeth I) who can directly interact with each other through diplomacy and warfare, discussing matters of state and strategy.
What your child develops
Sid Meier's Civilization 2 significantly develops a child's strategic and critical thinking skills as they manage complex empires across millennia. It fosters problem-solving through intricate resource management, diplomacy, and warfare. The game also enhances reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning through its extensive historical and economic systems.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Make every critical social, economic and political decision as you build an empire to span history. Compete against some of the greatest leaders of all time.