Pioneer of a small village

0 / 100 turns
Wood10
Stone0
Food20
Population1
Start developing your village!

Ancient Civil

In 100 turns,
write your own legend!

『Ancient Civil ~文明の夜明け~』

Start with a small Stone Age village and build a great civilization in this strategy puzzle game.

Gather resources, construct buildings, and face disasters and surprises!
Overcome history’s surprises with imagination and decisive choices.

You are the hero of this new story of civilization!

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News

UPDATE Version 1.3.0 update

• Added research and achievements to the civilization menu.
• The score screen now shows score history, a civilization timeline, and detailed scoring.
• Added saving and loading.

UPDATE Version 1.2.3 update

• Improved graphics with HD-2D-style lighting and shadows. These effects can be switched on or off in Settings.
• Added Settings with music and sound-effect volume controls.
• Made other small behavior adjustments.

UPDATE Version 1.2.2 update

• Added a tutorial at the start of the game.
• Added support donations through PayPay on the official site.

UPDATE Version 1.2.1 update

• Fixed minor bugs.
• Added a bookmark icon.
• Added birds that fly across the field when you click or tap it.

UPDATE Version 1.2.0 update

• Redesigned the ranking display and name-entry field.
• Status icons now show tooltips when selected.
• A previously entered name is now prefilled on the next visit.
• Compressed game images and audio to reduce file size.
• Improved the message area and added villagers’ remarks after a short wait.
• Added animations when buildings disappear.
• Added moving cloud shadows across the field.

UPDATE Version 1.1.1 update

• Resource indicators now light up when amounts increase or decrease.
• GAME OVER or GAME END now appears before name entry.

UPDATE Version 1.1.0 update

• Rankings now record your results and players around the world.
• Added graphics for disasters and events.

INFO The official website is live

Welcome to the official Ancient Civil — Dawn of Civilization website! Find the latest game news and strategy tips here.

About the game

Ancient Civil — Dawn of Civilization is a turn-based puzzle game in which you light a small fire in an empty wilderness and build a great civilization.

As your tribe’s leader, gather resources and face natural threats to see how far you can develop in just 100 turns.
Each move may bring a surprising turn of events…

Will you write a new chapter of history in this untamed land?

Game features

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Deep strategy

One turn left: build, save your resources, or take a risk?
Every turn is a satisfying choice, whether you prefer careful planning or quick play.

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Keep your civilization growing!

What begins as a house becomes a manor, then a great burial mound!
Even the enthronement of an emperor may await you…

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An unpredictable historical drama

Celebrate a bumper harvest, then face an epidemic on your next turn!
Unexpected events may turn your civilization upside down.
Great successes and failures alike become stories to tell. That is Ancient Civil!

Rules

Basic rules

  • 100 turns per game. Test your wisdom and luck!
  • Take one action per turn. You can also buy a few resources.
  • Run out of food and your population may fall to zero, ending the game!
  • Your goal is the highest score possible. Build your strongest civilization yet!

Resources

  • Wood Stone Iron Wood, stone, and iron:Gather them to use as building materials.
  • Food Food:Your population consumes food each turn. Grow plenty in your fields!
  • Money Money:Sell food to earn money for resources and events.

Civilization development

  • House Building houses:Start with houses to increase your population, but watch the wood upkeep.
  • Manor Building manors:Five houses automatically upgrade to a manor, greatly increasing population.
  • Burial mound Building burial mounds:Three manors produce a burial mound. Make your mark on history.
  • Emperor An emperor appears:With three burial mounds, an emperor is enthroned and your score soars.
  • Field Fields and Farm farms:Your source of food. Five fields upgrade to a powerful farm!
  • Priestess Priestesses and Shrine shrines:Rare additions that appear as your population grows and boost the economy.

Random events

Fortune is fickle. Each turn can bring blessings or trouble!

Bumper harvest Drought Resource boom Bandit raid Epidemic Flood Fire Tribal exchange

Play the game

Your civilization adventure starts here!
One click on Play starts your own history.