Choose a civilization and leader
Set game speed, map type, difficulty, and victory conditions
Found your first city
Explore the map with your starting units
Improve nearby resources...
Focus on Culture Victory first; Canada is strongest at tourism, appeal, and national parks
Prioritize settling near mountains, forests, lakes, tundra, and breathtaking tiles
Build early...
Build Theater Squares early
Prioritize Great Works generation
Recruit Great Writers, Artists, and Musicians
Build Archaeological Museums and fill them with artifacts
Build Broadcast Centers
Use seaside resorts on...
