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*If you just want to play by yourself or with your friends, select the Private Region. If you want to play with random people and make some friends, select the Public Region.
 
*If you just want to play by yourself or with your friends, select the Private Region. If you want to play with random people and make some friends, select the Public Region.
  
Select the Sandbox mode if you want to play with infinite money, instantaneous building construction, no random [[disasters]] and other cheats. While in Sandbox mode, you won't be able to unlock [[achievements]], get on the [[leaderboard]] or impact the [[Global Market]].
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Select the Sandbox mode if you want to play with infinite money, instantaneous building construction, no random [[disasters]] and other cheats. While in Sandbox mode, you won't be able to unlock [[achievements]], get on the [[leaderboard]] or affect the [[Global Market]].
  
 
*Sandbox mode can be used to test out builds or wreak havoc on your citizens with minimal consequences.  
 
*Sandbox mode can be used to test out builds or wreak havoc on your citizens with minimal consequences.  

Revision as of 01:31, 1 March 2013

Getting Started: Region Creation and City building

Create a Region

Choose a Region

Begin your region creation by selecting the Create Game tab. Scroll through the slide of available regions. After choosing a region, click Next.

Set up Your Region

First name your region. At the Multiplayer option, select either Public or Private region. Public region allows anyone to join your region and claim a city. Private region allows only the players you've invited to join your region.

  • If you just want to play by yourself or with your friends, select the Private Region. If you want to play with random people and make some friends, select the Public Region.

Select the Sandbox mode if you want to play with infinite money, instantaneous building construction, no random disasters and other cheats. While in Sandbox mode, you won't be able to unlock achievements, get on the leaderboard or affect the Global Market.

  • Sandbox mode can be used to test out builds or wreak havoc on your citizens with minimal consequences.

Claim a City

You are shown all the city and Great Work plots in your chosen region. Click on a city plot to see all the available resources in that area.


Build a City

Building a city, maintaining inferstructure and keeping your sims happy can be hectic. Key commands are helpful tools that will make any mayor's life easier.

Laying Roads

Proper Zoning