Summary

Civilization 7is a complicated game.

While the base mechanics are pretty straightforward, mastering the game takes a lot of practice.

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Some of these mechanics may be similar to what you’ve come across in other Civilization games.

Don’t feel like it’s crucial that you master all of these right away!

8Unlock More Civilizations

At the end of each age, only certain civilizations will be available.

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By default, these are based on your leader and current civilization.

For instance, Benjamin Franklin will always unlock America.

However, these are not the only civilizations you might unlock during your game.

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it’s possible for you to also unlock civilizations by achieving certain gameplay metrics.

Typically, these are building a certain number of buildings or improving a certain bang out of resource.

Keep an eye on the Age Progress meter to anticipate transitions between eras.

Civilization 7 new age screen allows players to pick a new civilization.

This will help you plan a bit better for each transition.

it’s possible for you to be Benjamin Franklin and play Rome, for instance.

Your civilization will change each age, but your leader will not.

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To some extent, this does make your leader more important than your civilization.

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Hapshethut standing in the diplomacy screen in Civilization 7.

In many cases, they aren’t even the best pairing!

So how do you get them?

You have to complete any of the five skill trees.

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It doesn’t matter which one you complete; you might select any commendation perk that you’d like.

Consider continuing down one tree at a time to unlock these perks faster.

You don’t have to geteveryperk in a tree.

A Mexican city full of wonders standing in the late game in Civilization 7.

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You just have to reach the bottom.

5Use Sanctions Often

Thediplomatic systemin Civilization 7 runs on influence points, which you earn each turn.

You use these points to propose or support different diplomatic actions.

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However, sanctions are where the power really lies.

Keep an eye on each civilization’s progress towards victory.

If someone is getting ahead, consider sanctioning them in the category of their victory.

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For instance, a science sanction can slow down a civilization that is plowing ahead on a science victory.

Legacy paths are not 100% straightforward.

For instance, completing the cultural path doesn’t mean producing as much culture as possible.

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In the exploration age, it means spreading your religion; in the antiquity age, it means buildingwonders.

In the two beginning ages, pursuing several paths is recommended to unlock the most number of benefits.

For each milestone you complete, you get unlock points for the next age.

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Each urban district can hold two buildings, which allows extra flexibility in planning.

Luckily, the game automatically calculates output while you’re selecting which tile you’re putting each building in.

Therefore, you won’t actually need to do any math yourself.

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Civilization 7 changes a lot about the franchise, while keeping the formula the same.

Here’s everything we’ve learned so far.

For instance, if you want to place a bath, ensure you leave a river slot open.

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Many wonders require specific tiles, so look ahead to plan for the wonders you want to build.

This is one time when we really recommend rushing.

There are only so many artifacts in the game, and other civilizations will be looking for them.

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Unlock the ability to dig for artifacts by researching the appropriate civics quickly and get to it!

The odds of collecting all the artifacts you need is unlikely.

Plan accordingly by building up your military, too.

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Completing a few military milestones in the first two ages can be a big help.

Don’t neglect resource management or underestimate hostile independents.

These are common mistakes that can cost you a lot later.

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Plus, military units led by Army Commanders from the Exploration Age onward have a “Reinforce” ability.

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