Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game about building and growing a civilization over time.
Click a title to learn more about each topic.
Story & Themes
The story of Civilization VI is what players choose to make it. Each game generally follows the same basic format in that time progresses as players build and expand their civilizations, but otherwise player choice greatly impacts the shape of each playthrough. By picking which leader to play as, where to settle, and what to build and research, players will decide the course their game takes.
Civilization VI allows for five different types of victories: Science, Culture, Faith, Domination, and Score. By focusing on one of these fields, players can achieve a victory over their opponents while also determining which aspects of the gameplay will be at the forefront. A Domination victory, for instance, relies on building and maintaining a strong military while a Culture victory requires players to generate tourism by collecting Great Works and artifacts. Every victory has its own focus, though players looking for something more well-rounded may be interested in competing for the highest overall score.
Save Points
The game autosaves occasionally and can also be quicksaved or saved from the menu during the player's turn.
Difficulty
The game has numerous difficulty modes and a tutorial system. However, players new to the series may need to take some time to figure out all of the different components of the game.
Heads Up!
Violence The game includes elements of warfare and combat. During battle sequences, tiny military units attack one another with miniature versions of realistic weapons. A defeated unit vanishes from the map.
Sex & Nudity Players can encounter references to rape and prostitution in background, historical information included in the game.
Strong Language Players will occasionally come across mild language like "hell" or "bastard" in the dialogue.
Substance Use Opium is referenced in text that provides historical context.
Conversation Starters
- Which civilization do you like to play as? Why?
- Do you have a favorite kind of victory to try for or do you like to mix it up every time? Why?
- Have you played the game in single player or multiplayer mode? If you've tried both, which do you prefer and why?
2 / 5
0 / 5
1 / 5
