History of the World
Eidos Interactive • 1997
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- Eidos Interactive
- First published
- 1997
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History of the World was originally released by Avalon Hill in 1991, designed by Gary Dicken, Richard Gibson, and Howard Mahler. The game was conceptualized as a sweeping, civilization-building experience that covered the entirety of human history, challenging players to manage the rise and fall of empires across several eras. By 1997, Eidos Interactive oversaw a reprint of the title, aiming to bring the complex strategy game to a broader audience during a period when the board game market was beginning to see a resurgence in interest for historical simulations.
The game is renowned for its scale, tasking players with navigating shifting historical landscapes where no single civilization remains dominant for long. The design emphasizes modularity and area control, requiring players to adapt their strategies as they pivot between different cultures. While the 1997 Eidos edition maintained the core mechanics of the initial design, it was received as a significant title for its ambitious scope, offering a macro-level view of history that stood out among more localized wargames of the era.
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History of the World is published by Eidos Interactive. The catalog gives its publication year as 1997.
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