Sid Meier's Civilization V Special Edition The addition of ranged bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop clever new strategies to guarantee victory on the battlefield Collectable bonus items included in this Special Edition maximize the Civilization experience in-game and on your shelf Successful diplomacy involving 18 playable civilizations depends on players carefully managing relationships with other leaders, trading items and land, plying them with gold, and deciding if they are friend or foe Expanded visuals and immersive audio invite would-be kings to take up the reins of power and forge a mighty empire. Civilization V offers a limitless variety of vast, realistic and diverse landscapes for players An intuitive interface eases both new players and Civ veterans into the game. Guided by a set of trusted advisors who will explain game functionality and provide counsel for significant decisions