One of the main goals in the design of Colonization was to provide a rewarding experience to those who loved Civilization. This meant maintaining a lot of the same features that were used so successfully in Civilization. For this reason, if you played Civilization, you’ll find a lot that is familiar—particularly in the user interface. Many of the same game mechanics have found a life here, as well.

If you’ve played Civilization a lot, probably the best way to learn this game is to jump right in and start to experiment; if you are unfamiliar with Civilization, read on, and have fun. Even if you are familiar with Civilization, we strongly encourage you to play one game at the Discoverer level and take advantage
of the tutorial.