This page lists an overview of the types of resources that can be found.
List of resources
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Name
Description
Food
Used to feed units.
Growth
When a city's growth fills up, the city gains a citizen. Basic ways to improve growth include training farmers and baths.
Stone
Used to build certain buildings, such as wonders or shrines, or improvements.
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Gold
Used for any activity that requires gold. It's the main monetary unit.
Iron
Used for military units.
Wood
Used for certain buildings, military units or improvements.
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Civic
Used to develop Specialists and finish Projects. Unused Civics go into the national stockpile, which can be used to enact Laws and establish Theologies. Increase Civics by building Courthouses and Forums.
Culture
When a City's Culture fills up, a positive event occurs. The City's overall Culture Level affects what improvements and Wonders can be built. Improve Culture by building Shrines and Theaters.
Science
Used to research technology.
Training
Used to train military units.
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Unrest
As your city gains discontent its levels of unrest increase.
Orders
Amount of actions a player can take per turn.
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Luxuries
Used to improve opinion with families or rival empires.