This book describes the life and career of a legendary developer who became famous as the "godfather of computer games" and the creator of the Civilization strategy. Sid Meyer has created many of the world's most popular video games and shares his forty years of experience with readers. Written with warmth and ironic humor, this book describes the creation of the influential MicroProse studio in the future, the author talks about the creation of such iconic games as Pirates! Railroad Tycoon, Civilization and many others.