publication date: Sunday, September 11, 2005 (part of Round XXVI)

category: Games

clue: If you're going to pirate this game tycoon's products, at least be civilized about it.

explanation: Meier was one of the most successful computer game designers in history. In order, the clue refers to his games "Pirates!," "Railroad Tycoon," and "Civilization." more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Jerry Mathis, Scott Horowitz, Megan Baxter, Aaron Fischer, Chris McKinnon, Wendy Hampson, Justin Hampson, Bob Miller, and Derrek White


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