MicroProse responded by buying Hartland Trefoil, which was the original designer and manufacturer of the "Civilization" board game, and then sued Avalon Hill and Activision for trademark infringement and unfair business practices as a result of Activision's decision to develop and publish "Civilization" video games.
В ответ MicroProse приобретает Hartland Trefoil (разработчика и производителя оригинальной настольной игры Civilization) и подет иск на Avalon Hill и Activision за нарушения прав на торговый знак и недобросовестное ведение бизнеса (из-за решения Activision издавать игры под маркой Civilization).