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Civil-ice-ation

Civil-ice-ation

(Web published) · 2002
3–6120 min14+ yrs6.0 BGG1Strategy
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How do you play Civil-ice-ation?

Civil-ice-ation is a civilization building game played using Icehouse pieces and common household game components. Players attempt to finish the game with the most "Civilization Points" by developing their civilization.

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Civil-ice-ation is a civilization building game played using Icehouse pieces and common household game components.

Players attempt to finish the game with the most "Civilization Points" by developing their civilization.

The components needed to play this game are:

  • 8 stashes of Icehouse pieces in red, orange, yellow, green, purple, blue, clear, and black.
  • A chessboard
  • An opaque bag or similar object
  • 52 card deck of standard playing cards
  • Tokens (glass beads or poker chips, etc.)
  • Player pawns
  • An 8-sided die
  • A 4-sided die

Civil-ice-ation was designed by Peter Johansen.

game anatomy
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
120 min
Players
3–6
Recommended age
14+ yrs
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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Civil-ice-ation cost?
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Q3How do you play Civil-ice-ation?
Civil-ice-ation is a abstract strategy game, for 3–6 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Civil-ice-ation — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Civil-ice-ation support?
Civil-ice-ation is played by 3–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Civil-ice-ation take?
A game of Civil-ice-ation takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Civil-ice-ation for?
Civil-ice-ation is recommended from age 14.

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Area control →Trading →Abstract Strategy →Civilization →Territory Building →

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