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Sid Meier's Civilization III

2001 · Strategy, Simulation · PC, Mac · MacSoft Games

Sid Meier's Civilization III is ranked no. 2,375 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,476 and 44% of duels won.

World rank

no. 2,375

ELO score

1,476

Wins

44%

Duels played

108

About Sid Meier's Civilization III

Civilization III, like the other Civilization games, is based around building an empire, from the ground up, beginning at start of recorded history and continuing beyond the current modern day. The player's civilization is centered around a core of cities that provide the resources necessary to grow the player's cities, construct city improvements, wonders, and units, and advance the player's technological development. The player must balance a good infrastructure, resources, diplomatic and trading skills, technological advancement, city and empire management, culture, and military power to succeed.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,476 ELO points over the last 123 days.

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