The Sid Meier's Civilization series is a turn based strategy computer game series developed by MicroProse and created by Sid Meier.

The first opus of the series was released in 1991, and the goal of this game was to create "an empire that would stand the test of time". The game starts in 4000 BC, and the players have to simulate the creation of a civilization and expand it through the ages. This game is a mix between explorations, war or diplomacy, and development of the cities the player creates. The players also have to focus on their research that will help them make new discoveries as the Alphabet or Spaceflight depending on the period of history their civilization is in.

In the sequel of the series, Civilization II, Civilization III, Civilization IV and Civilization Revolution the gameplay remains the same, but the way you develop your empire changes a little.

The Civilization series is one of the most interesting series of the video game industry. In those games you learn a lot of different things which can be very helpful to develop your general culture.