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Rules assistance for Civilization CHR
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- 3–6 players
- 720 min
- 14+
- Complexity 4.0/5
Rules assistant for Civilization CHR
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Civilization CHR is an expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization: The Boardgame released in 2008 for 3–6 players, 720 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stefano Coletta and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
Civilization CHR is an alternate gaming system for "Sid Meier's Civilization" from Eagle Games (2002). Consider it as a group-up rewrite of the original game still using all of the original components adding new cards and pieces. The game mechanics are similar to the original one but enhanced and revised to make it a whole new experience for a typical "Civilization" fan. Civilization CHR goals are: 1) Add variety to game strategies 2) Reduce the "Risk effect" 3) Reduce Luck (introducing balancing rules) 4) Give a chance to catch up on to unlucky players 5) Implement some additional PC game rules 6) Increase realism and players interaction 7) General game speed up (slowed down by new rules) 8) Better time management in slow phases or deadlocks 9) Having more "suspense" with destabilizing or unpredictable events 10) Increase simultaneous player goals This boardgame cannot be purchased because it is free, so it has to be downloaded and "printed" from the publisher. In addition to this, you must own the original "Sid Meier's Civilization" from Eagle Games. Re-implements: Sid Meier's Civilization: The Boardgame
Questions and answers
Civilization CHR supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Civilization CHR is 720 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Civilization CHR for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Civilization CHR has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Civilization CHR belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Auction / Bidding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Civilization CHR are: Stefano Coletta. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Civilization CHR as an expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization: The Boardgame. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sid Meier's Civilization: The Boardgame to use it. Check that your edition of Sid Meier's Civilization: The Boardgame is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.