Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

What does it take to lead a civilization from a ragtag tribe to a dominant global force? In the realm of board gaming, few titles let you answer that question as thoroughly—and mercilessly—as Through the Ages. Vlaada Chvátil’s legendary civilization builder is not just a game about advancing technology or constructing wonders. It’s a lesson in hard-fought growth, fragile balance, and the painful cost of poor military planning.