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Game entry

Sid Meier's Colonization

1994 · Strategy, Simulation, Adventure · PC, Mac, Linux, DOS, Amiga, iOS · Nightdive Studios

Sid Meier's Colonization carries 1,430 ELO points on GameForever and holds position no. 3,591 in the world ranking, with 37% of duels won out of 87 played. In its strongest family it holds position no. 45 out of 69 (1994).

World rank

no. 3,591

ELO score

1,430

Wins

37%

Duels played

87

About Sid Meier's Colonization

The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.

Finally, the much-anticipated follow-up to Civilization is here! Sid Meier's Colonization takes you into the Colonial Era to discover, explore and colonize vast territories that promise both danger and reward.

Play one of four colonial powers as you set sail to discover the New World. Explore new lands and strategically plant your first colony. Direct its growth, manage its resources and establish lucrative trade routes. Balance economics, political and military strategy to create your own powerful nation.

But beware of your enemies! Angry natives and rival powers can encroach upon your territory. You'll have to overcome your foes with superior military strategy and wily diplomacy. Only then can you launch your revolution and declare your independence.

Colonization, The newest strategy game from Sid Meier continues the great tradition of Civilization.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,430 ELO points over the last 215 days.

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Where Sid Meier's Colonization ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Sid Meier's Colonization stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 45 out of 69 (1994).

Where Sid Meier's Colonization ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,591 5,110
Strategy 246 342
1990s 466 655
1994 45 69

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