What is the best deal for buying Civilization III: Play the World?

If you want the lowest price, the loose version is available for $5.

Is the Complete in Box version worth the extra cost over the loose one?

The Complete (CIB) version is $17, offering more than the loose copy for a small increase.

Where can I find a brand new copy of this game?

A sealed, new copy of Civilization III: Play the World for PC is available for $31.

Civilization III: Play the World — PC Price & Value

Name: Civilization III: Play the World — PC Price & Value
Brand: PC

What Civilization III: Play the World for PC is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Civilization III: Play the World value — Loose $5 · Complete (CIB) $17 · Sealed (new) $31. Prices updated July 2026.

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Brand: PC
Platform: PC

Civilization III: Play the World (PC) resale value

A loose copy of Civilization III: Play the World averages around $5. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $17, and a factory-sealed copy commands $31.

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Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$5	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$17	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$31	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the best deal for buying Civilization III: Play the World?: If you want the lowest price, the loose version is available for $5.
Is the Complete in Box version worth the extra cost over the loose one?: The Complete (CIB) version is $17, offering more than the loose copy for a small increase.
Where can I find a brand new copy of this game?: A sealed, new copy of Civilization III: Play the World for PC is available for $31.