Civilisation V is a grand strategy game developed by Firaxis Games. Choose a country and guide its development in a massive world map, from prehistoric times into the future. The map tiles are hexagon shaped, this allows for numerous strategy decisions to be made, also it makes the gameplay feel more realistic and the map more organic. Make countless decisions, eliminate your enemies, and reward your allies, take care of your people and survive through the trials of time!Cause War or Make Peace Your goal in Civilisation V is to create the most expansive, advanced and capable society known throughout the world, however the means you define to reach your goals is solely your responsibility. You can fight against every surrounding nation. Either be a fierce occupanteliminating your threats with dominance and supreme firepower, or a beacon of peace and hope, primarily considering diplomacy at every decision made. Civilisation V has no right or wrong answer on how to reach your goal, whatever works— works.A Ruler of Your Choosing Civilisation V offers you an opportunity to select a ruler from many historical figures throughout the ages! Whether it’s Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, G. Washington or many others. Each one has special traits, abilities and personality which will affect their leadership decisions and actions including diplomacy and combat.