Rome can create a strong empire early in the game, both peacefully and through warfare. Here, I detail Roman strategies and counter-strategies....

If you're willing to put in the effort, China will reward you with rapid technology and civic gain - making them suited to both scientific and cultural victories. Here, I detail Chinese strategies and counter-strategies....

Kongo forgoes most of the religious game in order to become a tall-building cultural behemoth. Here, I detail Kongolese strategies and counter-strategies....

The Aztecs can go to war from the very earliest turns and can manage a game of near-constant warfare. Here, I detail Aztec strategies and counter-strategies....

Russia is spectacular at religious victory and can score an early victory without ever having to start a war. Here, I detail Russian strategies and counter-strategies....

Japan can do a lot with little land and has great military potential. Here, I detail Japanese strategies and counter-strategies....

Powerful at science, strong at religion and decent at war, Arabia offers plenty of options. Here, I detail Arabian strategies and counter-strategies....

Greece has a good start, very strong culture and is one of the game's easier Civs to understand. Here, I detail Greek strategies and counter-strategies - for both Pericles and Gorgo....