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This section of theCivilization 6guide includes thedetailed description of the user interface.

Our interface description regards the PC version ofCivilization 6.

The windows of interface are rather intuitive and clear.

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Some of them are divided into tabs, which arrange similar actions within one panel.

The more complex tabs have been given filters, which help you find what you’re looking for quickly.

Below you’re able to read about the individual elements of the interface:

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Civilization VI - Interface

For more information, see the section devoted to this topic.

Gold

Gold can buy you additional space for developing your cities.

Prices are pretty high, so think twice about how you choose to spend your money.

Civilization VI - Interface

Tourists

This part of the interface shows the number of tourists in your cities.

You’ll read more on this topic in subsequent chapters.

The layout and the solutions are almost identical to those that can be found in the technology tree.

Civilization VI - Interface

The last element of the panel is a slot for wildcard policies[9].

Thanks to that, you don’t have to switch between these windows constantly.

Mini-map

In the lower left corner of the interface, there’s the minimap.

Civilization VI - Interface

1.Map filtersallow you to customize the view so that the current task is visible.

Those can be political systems, religions, water availability, or aesthetic qualities of landscape.

At any time, you canturn the grid off, which by default is overlaid on the map.

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When there are many details, you should use this option to have a more legible map.

Management panel

The management panel will appear every time you’re doing any actions that concern your settlements.

Action panel

This part of the interface is responsible forshowing you which actions require your attention.

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  • after doing all important actions, you’ll be able to end the turn here.

Alerts concerning the development of cities and international affairs will also pop up here.

The representation of diplomatic relations between countries is rather minimalistic[1].

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Leaders

Here you’ll find the portraits of the leaders with whom you had spoken.

Civilopedia

Civilopedia is an in-game guide, which explains all the game’s mechanics.

Game’s main menu

Change game’s parameters, language, graphics, and save or load a game.

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