How to Play Civilization V

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start the game.

   Choose your game options.
   
   Different leaders help you to different victories.
   
   Choose your game length depending on your patience.
   
   If you want to finish in a day or two, choose Quick.
   
   If you want to work on for quite a while, choose Marathon.
   
   Choose your game size in the same way.
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   Step 2: Create your first city.

   Choose a place with balanced FOOD and PRODUCTION.
   
   If possible, build near resources.
   
   Do this with all of your cities. ,, If you want you can produce a worker instead. , If you find a city-state you should give it a unit if you can spare it. , This will make getting into new eras faster. , Keep in mind that you only have a limited amount at your disposal.
   
   When you run out it is possible to trade other civilizations for resources. , Choose your techs based on your goal and always take corresponding actions. , Even if you don't want a military victory, you have to have protection from other hostile civilizations. , Even if you were aiming for a different victory, you should still take the opportunity.
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   Step 3: Protect your city with your warrior.

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   Step 4: For your first production choose a Scout

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   Step 5: and for your first science choose Animal Husbandry.

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   Step 6: When your scout is finished

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   Step 7: you should send him out to explore.

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   Step 8: Always complete the techs in a single column before starting on another one.

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   Step 9: Be careful with your resources.

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    Step 10: Aim for one victory for the whole game.

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    Step 11: Have a strong military.

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    Step 12: If you get the chance to win the game

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    Step 13: take it!

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