Fog of war and reconnaissance

Explored terrain is surrounded by hidden map areasUnexplored terrain is drawn as an abstract mapExplored land reveals terrain and resources
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIExplored terrain is surrounded by hidden map areas
  1. Unexplored terrain is drawn as an abstract map
  2. Explored land reveals terrain and resources
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Hidden information requires acquiring, evaluating and updating intelligence instead of acting on a complete map.

Design tips

  • Distinguish unknown territory from outdated information about a previously visited place.

Examples