![]() But fun comes ahead of strict accuracy, says Mr Beach. Play as Queen Victoria and you can build a trading empire backed by redcoats. Play as Gilgamesh, king of ancient Sumeria, and you start with a powerful war cart, inspired by ancient carvings, with which to conquer your neighbours. The game’s makers try to take their cues from history, says Ed Beach, the lead designer. ![]() Taking your cherished people into battle injects some drama into monotonous days. It is the perfect diversion for life under lockdown. Cities rise and fall wars rage WhatsApp buzzes with negotiations and propaganda. Games stretch over weeks, with turns played several times a day. ![]() For the past couple of months your correspondent has been playing several rounds of “Civilization” with friends through the “cloud game” function, which works a little like old-fashioned chess-by-mail.
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