When starting out, you may not have an ideal amount of good land, be fairy isolated from other civilizations and city states, and constantly get your trade routes pillaged by Barbarian galleries and caravels. Love them or hate them, playing on a map made up of tiny islands can make for a different challenge compared to other types of maps! Or maybe you are just looking to try a new map type that is challenging for your leadership and playing style on purpose? Here are the five best map types that come with Civilization 5 and its subsequent official expansion packs that will guarantee you a fun and challenging game! Different map types are suited for different civilizations and styles of play.
Picking the right map type is just as much a part of your winning strategy as picking the right leader. What are the best map types for a fun and challenging Civ 5 game?
