Civilization

Civilization is a turn-based strategy game series where players guide a civilization from ancient times into the future, balancing exploration, diplomacy, technology, culture, and war. Older teens learn to read maps, manage resources, and consider trade-offs as they decide where to settle, what to research, and how to relate to neighboring nations. Many parents and teachers use the game informally to encourage interest in history, geography, and systems thinking, sometimes pairing it with research on real-world leaders and eras. With supervision and boundaries, Civilization can be a surprisingly rich sandbox for big-picture historical thinking.