# Cradle of Civilization

Cradle of Civilization is a board game for 1–6 players. It plays in 120–240 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 5.

- **Players:** 1–6 (best with 5)
- **Playing time:** 120–240 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 2.7 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2021
- **Categories:** Wargame, Civilization, Ancient
- **Mechanics:** Simulation, Hand Management, Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence
- **Owned by:** 1 Ludoya players

**Designers:** Sean Chick, Daniel Chick

**Artists:** Shane Hebert, Bill Morgal, Cornelis Troost

**Publishers:** Compass Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphaspel | 695 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/355711-cradle-of-civilization |
| TLAMA games | 2099 Kč | https://www.tlamagames.com/deskove-hry/cradle-of-civilization/ |
| Games Empire | 149.99 $ | https://gamesempire.com.au/products/cradle-of-civilization |
| Fantasiapelit | 98.3 € | https://www.fantasiapelit.com/index.php?main=ai&kat=single&mista=indeksi&etsittava=_211574 |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/cradle-of-civilization-2)
- [Cradle of Civilization in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/cradle-of-civilization-2)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266937)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-23. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._