As to not repeat too much of what has already been said by other reviewers, this is a great game.  The thing about this game that is especially addictive is the monument building.  What other game can you build pyramids with?  That alone is worth picking up this title.  This game would have received 5 stars from me, but the fighting parts of this game are cumbersome.  The troops move so slowly and heaven help you if you have to move your troops across rivers with the "transports."  Still a good game, but very addictive so watch out or you will be spending a lot of time in front of your computer, which for some of you is your life anyway....  B+