Sid Meier's Civilization for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a turn-based strategy game where players build an empire from scratch, guiding its growth from a single settlement to a dominant global civilization. The game spans historical eras, allowing players to advance technologically, wage war, negotiate peace, and interact with famous historical figures. Players focus on exploration, resource management, diplomatic dealings, and military conquest, aiming for victory through various paths such as technological advancement, cultural dominance, or military supremacy.