OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

"Civilization" is a strategy board game where players aim to build the most powerful and prestigious empire of the ancient world. The game ends when a civilization reaches a certain number of advancement points or after a set number of turns have been played. The player with the most points wins the game.

GAME SETUP

1. Set up the game board: Place the board in the center of the table. Each region represents a part of the ancient world with different geographical features.
2. Distribute materials: Each player receives a civilization card, game pieces, cities, markers, and trade cards in a unified color.
3. Starting positions: Starting positions for the civilizations are marked on the game board.
4. Advancement cards: Sort these cards by type (trade, science, culture, etc.) and place them face down.
5. Create market and trade: Players create trade and resource piles according to the instructions in the rulebook.
6. Determine order: Player order is determined by drawing lots or another method described in the rules.
7. Distribute starting resources: Each player begins the game with a set number of resources according to their civilization card.

GAME RULES

The game proceeds in rounds, each consisting of several phases:

1. Trading Phase:
2. Players conduct trades to exchange resources and trade goods.

3. Trade cards can be swapped, and players may need to bluff to achieve better trades.

4. Building Phase:

5. Players can build or expand cities, purchase advancement cards, and expand their civilization.

6. Expansion requires resource management and strategic placements.

7. Movement Phase:

8. Units are moved on the board to explore new territories, attack opponents, or strengthen defenses.

9. Conflicts can arise that require combat cards or resource deployment.

10. Research Phase:

11. Advancement points can be spent on new technologies or cultural advancements.

12. These advancements provide advantages in later phases or enhance trading capabilities.

13. Check Victory Conditions:

14. Check if any player has met the victory condition (e.g., reaching a specific number of advancement points).

STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS

• Resource Management: Optimal resource usage is crucial for achieving technological and cultural advancements.
• Diplomacy and Trading: Skilled negotiation can provide the decisive edge over other civilizations.
• Military Expansion: A balance between expansion and defense is necessary to protect and enrich one's civilization.
• Adaptability: Flexibility in strategy to respond to other players' actions or unforeseen events is valuable.

The game requires strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a good understanding of resource management and risk-taking. Every move must be carefully considered to lead one's civilization to prosperity and victory.