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Please note: This product is not in stock with us and will need to ordered from our suppliers. Current stock status: dispatched in 2-5 working days (The stipulated shipping time is how long the product will take to reach us before we send it to you. Please note that we DO NOT keep stock of this item, and order from our suppliers as needed. Because of this stock discrepancies may arise i.e. a product is out of stock with our suppliers.) Gang of Four ™ is an exciting game of Cunning, Strategy and Power. The game's premise is simple - be the first to rid yourself of all your cards and ascend to supreme power. But beware - a strategic misstep may find you in a struggle to survive. History The term, Gang of Four, was first used to describe four powerful radicals in Communist China that rose to power during the Cultural Revolution () and dominated Chinese politics during the early s. Led by Jiang Qing, a former actress and the power-hungry wife of Chairman Mao, the Gang of Four dominated political, economic and cultural life in China for years. One month after Mao's death, they were arrested and jailed, thus ending China's slide into radicalism. The Gang of Four card game was first conceived during the upheaval of the Cultural Revolution. The game's inventor, Lee Yih, wanted to convey the mystery, intrigue and intense struggle for power that embodied not only China's recent political history - but also its past. Like the political Gang of Four, the game embodies a never-ending battle for supremacy - where the weak perish and the strong dominate. Good players, like good politicians, must show cunning, flexibility and ruthlessness. What's in the box? Gang of Four features a special 64-card deck, illustrated using a traditional Chinese theme, plus 2 rules summary cards to make learning and playing the game easier, a full-color rules booklet, scorepad and a Days of Wonder Web-Card, providing you with access to Gang of Four Online at www.gangoffour.com Gameplay All the cards are dealt to the players. The player who was dealt the multi-colored "1" card starts the hand and must use this card on the first play. The players proceed taking turns clockwise and then counterclockwise on subsequent hands. On one's turn one must play the same number of cards but a higher ranked set than the previous player. A player may play more cards if those cards are four or more of a kind. A round continues until all players pass because they can not or choose not to play cards. All cards played are discarded and the winner of the previous round leads. The hand continues until one player has used all the cards in his or her hand. The other players are penalized points on an escalating scale according to the number of cards in their hands. The game is over when one player has scored one hundred and the player with the lowest score wins. Components: 1 rule book 1 score pad 2 summary cards 64 playing cards 60 numbered cards (2 each of numbers 1-10 in colors green, red, and yellow) 2 phoenix cards (green and yellow) 1 dragon card (red) 1 multi-colored #1 wild card, also used to determine starting player 1 Days of Wonder on-line access card Product Specifications: Number of Players: 3 - 4 Average Playing time: 30 minutes Ages: 8 and up

Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution (PS3) Platform: PlayStation 3 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Description Platform: PlayStation 3 Very Good working condition Review Hall of Fame Game designer, Sid Meier, has been called "The Father of Computer Gaming" with such early hits as F-15 Stealth Fighter, Railroad Tycoon, and Pirates. He put computer gaming on the map however, in 1991, when he delivered Sid Meiers Civilization to the gaming world launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award winning and addicting games on the planet. Civilization remains one of the worlds top selling PC game series with over 8 million units sold and is recognized by the press as one of the greatest game franchises ever created. In Civilization, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering technologies, going head-to-head with some of historys greatest leaders, and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Civilization Revolution Features Choose Your Civ Choose from 16 Civilizations throughout history (from Africa to Germany to America to China) to lead to victory. Each time you defeat a rival civilization youll add an exhibit to your Hall of Achievements paying homage to your great accomplishments. With so many Civs and Leaders to play, youll have a new and exciting experience with every game. Lead Your Civ When you choose a Civ play as one of the worlds most famous historical leaders (like Abe Lincoln, Otto von Bismarck, and Mao Zedong) and compete against the other leaders as you strive to create your own history in this epic game. Each leader will have 4 special abilities giving their Civ unique advantages throughout the ages. Real-Time Interaction Leaders and advisors will actively communicate with you - even turning and pointing to things in the world as they speak making the interactions more realistic and engaging than ever before. Explore The World Your quest to explore and discover will have you traversing the globe in search of long lost relics, rival civs, technologies, barbarians and much more. Fast-paced Action Accessible maps and streamlined time scale will deliver quicker games and constant action. Intense Combat Triple your strength by combining up to three units into one powerful army and destroy your enemies. When your units win tough battles, they will become veterans and then elites. You can then choose from a list of powerful upgrades that will give elite units even more strength to dominate in war. Your Army will wear a distinct uniform representing your Civilization, so you will easily see them on the screen as you lead them into battle. Civilopedia an invaluable in-game multi-media resource that informs and entertains players with authentic videos, pictures and background information about the real world elements in Civilization. Multiplayer: The Best Ever! Hot Join join a game already in progress. Simultaneous Moves no more waiting your turn, just make your move when youre ready. Early Withdrawal From the Game a player can drop out and the game will keep going. Team Play with handicapping. Xbox Live Up to 4 players can battle as teams, head to head, or have a complete free-for-all. Auto-matching, ranked games, leaderboards, and achievements make the online play more versatile and fun than any previous version of Civilization. Game of the Week Each week a new Firaxis created map will become available to players for download. Finish the game with the highest score you can achieve, and have it posted to the Civ Game of the Week Xbox Live leader boards to see how you stack up against players around the globe! Endless Fun - Unlockables, scenarios, mods and additional maps offer infinite replayability. Integrated Video and Voice Chat When playing a friend (or foe) in multi-player interact with them in a whole new way! Watch them smile as you offer your assistance, and then watch t" "

Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution (Xbox 360) Platform: Xbox 360 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3 Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Description Platform: Xbox 360 Hall of Fame Game designer, Sid Meier, has been called "The Father of Computer Gaming" with such early hits as F-15 Stealth Fighter, Railroad Tycoon, and Pirates. He put computer gaming on the map however, in 1991, when he delivered Sid Meiers Civilization to the gaming world launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award winning and addicting games on the planet. Civilization remains one of the worlds top selling PC game series with over 8 million units sold and is recognized by the press as one of the greatest game franchises ever created. In Civilization, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering technologies, going head-to-head with some of historys greatest leaders, and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Civilization Revolution Features Choose Your Civ Choose from 16 Civilizations throughout history (from Africa to Germany to America to China) to lead to victory. Each time you defeat a rival civilization youll add an exhibit to your Hall of Achievements paying homage to your great accomplishments. With so many Civs and Leaders to play, youll have a new and exciting experience with every game. Lead Your Civ When you choose a Civ play as one of the worlds most famous historical leaders (like Abe Lincoln, Otto von Bismarck, and Mao Zedong) and compete against the other leaders as you strive to create your own history in this epic game. Each leader will have 4 special abilities giving their Civ unique advantages throughout the ages. Real-Time Interaction Leaders and advisors will actively communicate with you - even turning and pointing to things in the world as they speak making the interactions more realistic and engaging than ever before. Explore The World Your quest to explore and discover will have you traversing the globe in search of long lost relics, rival civs, technologies, barbarians and much more. Fast-paced Action Accessible maps and streamlined time scale will deliver quicker games and constant action. Intense Combat Triple your strength by combining up to three units into one powerful army and destroy your enemies. When your units win tough battles, they will become veterans and then elites. You can then choose from a list of powerful upgrades that will give elite units even more strength to dominate in war. Your Army will wear a distinct uniform representing your Civilization, so you will easily see them on the screen as you lead them into battle. Civilopedia an invaluable in-game multi-media resource that informs and entertains players with authentic videos, pictures and background information about the real world elements in Civilization. Multiplayer: The Best Ever! Hot Join join a game already in progress. Simultaneous Moves no more waiting your turn, just make your move when youre ready. Early Withdrawal From the Game a player can drop out and the game will keep going. Team Play with handicapping. Xbox Live Up to 4 players can battle as teams, head to head, or have a complete free-for-all. Auto-matching, ranked games, leaderboards, and achievements make the online play more versatile and fun than any previous version of Civilization. Game of the Week Each week a new Firaxis created map will become available to players for download. Finish the game with the highest score you can achieve, and have it posted to the Civ Game of the Week Xbox Live leader boards to see how you stack up against players around the globe! Endless Fun - Unlockables, scenarios, mods and additional maps offer infinite replayability. Integrated Video and Voice Chat When playing a friend (or foe) in multi-player interact with them in a whole new way! Watch them smile as you offer your assistance, and then watch that smile fade away as your armies" "

Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution (Nintendo DS) Platform: Nintendo DS Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Description Platform: Nintendo DS Sid Meiers Civilization Revolution is the latest offering in the legendary award winning Sid Meiers Civilization series of strategy games, featuring the famous "just one more turn" addictive gameplay that has made this one of the greatest game series of all time. Civilization Revolution has been designed and built (by the legendary Sid Meier and his team at Firaxis) from the ground up for console and handheld systems delivering graphics, gameplay and controls that take full advantage of the hugely popular gaming platforms. Civilization Revolution is a watershed game offering players a chance to experience the epic empire building world of Civilization in a whole new way in an accessible, visually immersive, fast paced, action-packed world that gamers crave. The Civilization Legacy: Hall of Fame Game designer, Sid Meier, has been called "The Father of Computer Gaming" with such early hits as F-15 Stealth Fighter, Railroad Tycoon, and Pirates. He put computer gaming on the map however, in 1991, when he delivered Sid Meiers Civilization to the gaming world launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award winning and addictive games on the planet. Civilization remains one of the worlds top selling PC game series with over 8 million units sold and is recognized by the press as one of the greatest game franchises ever created. In Civilization, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering technologies, going head-to-head with some of historys greatest leaders, and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Civilization Revolution for the Nintendo DS Features: Choose Your Civ Choose from 16 Civilizations throughout history (from Africa to Germany to America to China) to lead to victory. With so many Civs and Leaders to play, youll have a new and exciting experience with every game. Lead Your Civ When you choose a Civ play as one of the worlds most famous historical leaders (like Abe Lincoln, Otto von Bismarck, and Mao Zedong) and compete against the other leaders as you strive to create your own history in this epic game. Each leader will have 4 special abilities giving their Civ unique advantages throughout the ages. Interact with Characters Leaders and advisors will show a range of emotions as they communicate with you, making the interactions highly engaging. Explore The World Your quest to explore and discover will have you traversing the globe in search of long lost relics, rival civs, technologies, barbarians and much more. Fast-paced Action Accessible maps and streamlined time scale will deliver quicker games and constant action. Intense Combat Triple your strength by combining up to three units into one powerful army and destroy your enemies. When your units win tough battles, they will become veterans and then elites. You can then choose from a list of powerful upgrades that will give elite units even more strength to dominate in war. Your Army will have a distinct team color representing your Civilization, so you will easily see them on the screen as you lead them into battle. Multiplayer: The Best Ever! Up to 4 players can battle as teams, head to head, or have a complete free-for-all together in one place or over Wi-Fi. Simultaneous Moves no more waiting your turn, just make your move when youre ready. Early Withdrawal From the Game a player can drop out and the game will keep going. Team Play with handicapping. Game of the Week Each week a new Firaxis created map will become available to players for download. You can practice the game all week on your DS and then compete against players online as you play the same map on your Xbox 360. Finish the game with the highest score you can achieve and have it posted to the Civ Game of the Week Xbox Live leader boards to see how you stack up against players around the globe! Endless Fun There are" "

Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution (Xbox 360) Platform: Xbox 360 Condition: New Other versions of this game available from us: Platform: Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3 Pre-Owned/Used: Very Good Condition copies available Product Description Platform: Xbox 360 Hall of Fame Game designer, Sid Meier, has been called "The Father of Computer Gaming" with such early hits as F-15 Stealth Fighter, Railroad Tycoon, and Pirates. He put computer gaming on the map however, in 1991, when he delivered Sid Meiers Civilization to the gaming world launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award winning and addicting games on the planet. Civilization remains one of the worlds top selling PC game series with over 8 million units sold and is recognized by the press as one of the greatest game franchises ever created. In Civilization, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering technologies, going head-to-head with some of historys greatest leaders, and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Civilization Revolution Features Choose Your Civ Choose from 16 Civilizations throughout history (from Africa to Germany to America to China) to lead to victory. Each time you defeat a rival civilization youll add an exhibit to your Hall of Achievements paying homage to your great accomplishments. With so many Civs and Leaders to play, youll have a new and exciting experience with every game. Lead Your Civ When you choose a Civ play as one of the worlds most famous historical leaders (like Abe Lincoln, Otto von Bismarck, and Mao Zedong) and compete against the other leaders as you strive to create your own history in this epic game. Each leader will have 4 special abilities giving their Civ unique advantages throughout the ages. Real-Time Interaction Leaders and advisors will actively communicate with you - even turning and pointing to things in the world as they speak making the interactions more realistic and engaging than ever before. Explore The World Your quest to explore and discover will have you traversing the globe in search of long lost relics, rival civs, technologies, barbarians and much more. Fast-paced Action Accessible maps and streamlined time scale will deliver quicker games and constant action. Intense Combat Triple your strength by combining up to three units into one powerful army and destroy your enemies. When your units win tough battles, they will become veterans and then elites. You can then choose from a list of powerful upgrades that will give elite units even more strength to dominate in war. Your Army will wear a distinct uniform representing your Civilization, so you will easily see them on the screen as you lead them into battle. Civilopedia an invaluable in-game multi-media resource that informs and entertains players with authentic videos, pictures and background information about the real world elements in Civilization. Multiplayer: The Best Ever! Hot Join join a game already in progress. Simultaneous Moves no more waiting your turn, just make your move when youre ready. Early Withdrawal From the Game a player can drop out and the game will keep going. Team Play with handicapping. Xbox Live Up to 4 players can battle as teams, head to head, or have a complete free-for-all. Auto-matching, ranked games, leaderboards, and achievements make the online play more versatile and fun than any previous version of Civilization. Game of the Week Each week a new Firaxis created map will become available to players for download. Finish the game with the highest score you can achieve, and have it posted to the Civ Game of the Week Xbox Live leader boards to see how you stack up against players around the globe! Endless Fun - Unlockables, scenarios, mods and additional maps offer infinite replayability. Integrated Video and Voice Chat When playing a friend (or foe) in multi-player interact with them in a whole new way! Watch them smile as you offer your assistance, and then watch that smile fade away as your armie" "