{"product_id":"through-the-ages-a-new-story-of-civilization-board-game","title":"Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization Board Game","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild an empire, guide history, and lead your civilization through the ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deep strategy civilization board game for players who love planning, progress, politics, and big “one more turn” decisions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eGrow from a small ancient tribe into the most influential civilization by balancing science, culture, economy, military power, and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"kyjuiw\" data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eThrough the Ages: A New Story of Civilization\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich civilization-building strategy board game where every choice shapes the future of your people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eStart with a small tribe and develop your society through farms, mines, new technologies, stronger governments, powerful leaders, military strength, and world wonders. 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