Every entry in “Sid Meier’s Civilization” series has a learning curve. The first time players take on a campaign, it’s full of blunders. They have to dig through the new mechanic and discover they ...

The more streamlined approach to conquering world history may not appeal to veteran fans of the Civ series, but it does make the game more accessible and approachable for newcomers and casual players.

Although “Sid Meier’s Civilization VII” didn’t quite hit the mark when it launched, the strategy game has improved over the past months, and Firaxis is marking its first anniversary with two big ...