How many dams can you have in Civ 6?

In Civilization 6, the number of dams a player can have is not limited by a specific cap, but rather by the availability of eligible river and floodplain tiles, with the restriction that only one dam can be built on each river. While it is possible to build multiple dams if there are multiple rivers with eligible floodplains tiles, no more than one of these districts may have a Hydroelectric Dam.

Understanding Dams in Civ 6

To delve deeper into the world of dams in Civ 6, let’s explore some frequently asked questions that provide insights into their role and usage within the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do dams count as districts in Civ 6? No, dams do not count towards a city’s district cap. They are considered Green Districts, which include Canal, Dam, Aqueduct, and Neighborhood, and these do not count towards the city’s district limit.

2. Where can you build dams in Civ 6? Dams can be built on a tile that has two river borders for the same river and must link to another hex, known as the target hex, which is a floodplain of any type on the opposite side of the same river. The dam tile cannot have a resource on it.

3. Is there a max city size in Civ 6? Cities can control up to 36 hexes (or tiles), and while there’s no maximum city size in terms of population or area, the number of improvements needed to work the land has been reduced, with districts filling the gaps.

4. How many civilizations can you have in Civ 6? With the Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm expansions and the New Frontier Pass DLC pack, Civilization 6 boasts a total of 50 playable civilizations, the largest number in the Civilization franchise to date.

5. Does Civ 6 end at 2050? Yes, 2050 AD marks the midpoint of the 21st century and is the year when a standard game ends in every Civilization game since Civilization III, with the player having the highest score winning if no victory conditions are met.

6. Does Civ 6 end after 500 turns? A game lasts until the year 2050 or 500 turns on a standard game setting. Achieving a Score victory means a player’s civilization has survived to the end of the game, possibly outlasting other leaders.

7. Is it bad to have too many cities in Civ 6? It’s not possible to have too many cities in Civilization 6, and players should continue to establish them freely for as long as they like, as having more cities can lead to more production, research, and gold.

8. How far apart should you build cities in Civ 6? In practice, settling 4-5 hexes apart maximizes the number of cities. Primary concerns include ensuring the spot doesn’t block future expansion and that it’s a good city location.

9. Can you build multiple dams in Civ 6? Yes, a city can build multiple dams if there are multiple rivers with eligible floodplains tiles, though no more than one of these districts may have a Hydroelectric Dam.

10. Can cities be submerged in Civ 6? Yes, coastal floods can submerge tiles, making them irrecoverable and turning them into permanent Coast tiles, with all districts there being lost.

11. What is the best city layout in Civ 6? It’s recommended to settle cities quite close to one another, with 4 tiles in between City Centers being a reasonable rule of thumb. Building many smaller cities is preferable to having just a handful of high-population cities.

12. Can you destroy your own district in Civ 6? Once placed, a district cannot be removed in any way, barring razing the city. Only the city that builds a district enjoys its “ownership” benefits.

13. How many government plazas can you have in Civ 6? A civilization can only have one Government Plaza, but government-based improvements placed there will significantly boost Loyalty and other benefits.

14. Is it worth taking city-states in Civ 6? Taking a city-state can be beneficial if it’s in a prime location where you want a city, and its bonuses are not important to you. The diplomatic penalty for conquest increases over time, and the city-state may build Walls that require more effort to capture.

15. Can a Civ 6 game go on forever? While a game typically ends at 2050 or after 500 turns, if a player achieves a victory condition, they can choose to continue the game indefinitely, although no additional victory screens will be granted.