I'll just do this bit then have a cuppa...suddenly, it's 6 a.m the following Tuesday and you forgot all about work...
The story goes, that a few years after leaving earth, your colony arrives at Alpha Centauri split into seven factions. You pick one and try to beat the rest with the usual, military, economic, and science etc victories. New, futuristic technologies means you'll be blasting with lasers and planet busters before you know it!
Be warned, if you begin playing this game, have plenty of food and drink at hand, because you won't bve moving for a while. Sid Meier has mastered the art of addiction and has you in the palm of his hand from start to finish. Oh, and when you're finished, you'll probably just start again. That is how good this game is. So, comfy seat, plent of munchies and a whole loada time and thats you sorted for a solid 96 hours of gaming!