I remember buying this game a long time ago, when I was just a wee little kid. I still have the disc and the original manual. It has always been an awesomely fun game, but only now have I begun to truly appreciate the depth of strategy you can achieve in it. Unfortunately, the AI is a bit weak and the game is virtually guaranteed to crash as you get closer to turn 200. I've never played anyone in multiplayer, so I don't know if that works. A fantastic game and a must buy for any gamer.