We have all played Civ 2, because this is a winner of all the games so far. The Gold edition goes step beyond. Principally it hasn't changed, but it has extras, and a lot of them. I must mention a lot of different  scenarios, possibilities to make your own scenarios (yes, not just maps!)  and a huge manual, which describes virtually everything. We (Civ 2  fans)will again sit for hours in front of our gray boxes with red eyes and  if anyone will look at us will shortly realize that we are completely  insane. If I may phrase one famous cartoon character:'What will we do  tomorrow night?' 'The same thing we do every night: Try to take over the  world!'