Give a Gamer the World With This Cyber Monday Deal on Civ V

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With all the time we've spent indoors this past couple of years, you may think you've played it all. Maybe you've mowed down more zombies than you can count and plowed through every dungeon on the map. But until you've played Sid Meier's Civilization series, you don't know what it's like to take on the entire world.

If you're up for that kind of challenge, you're in luck. Right now, there's a Cyber Monday deal sitewide for IGN readers, and Civilization V is part of it. The price on this groundbreaking sim has never been lower, but now you can take an extra 20% off that final cost.

If you're new to the turn-based strategy series, here's the rundown. You play as one of the great leaders of world history, taking your pick from a list of heavy hitters like Genghis Khan and George Washington. They each have their own advantages, and you'll have to choose wisely. You start with a single village and try to carve out your own empire on a randomly generated map, racing against time and other civilizations to pick up vital resources.

It's one of those rare games that will appeal to strategy heads and history fans alike, with rich gameplay that lets you rewrite the history books in your favor. And while it's far from easy, you can pick your path to victory. Will you become a warlord, smiting and eventually bombing your enemies into submission? Or do you have the strategic steel to go the diplomatic route, winning over new populations with your superior culture and religious zeal? You can even race your opposing Civs to the stars, racking up scientific milestones on your way to an interstellar mission.

Mac users can already get the game on Steam for 50% off at $14.99, but IGN readers can get an additional 20% off for Cyber Monday. Just use the coupon code CMSAVE20 to get Civilization V for $11.99.

Prices subject to change.