Game Guide

Everything you need to go from a brand new nation to a competitive force on the leaderboard. Pick a topic below or read straight through.

Getting Started

Create your account, join a server, and survive your first few turns. Everything a new commander needs to know.

Master building construction, cash management, market trading, and foreign aid to fund your empire.

Understand unit types, how attacks work, war mechanics, and how to defend your nation effectively.

Navigate the tech tree and invest in the right technologies to gain a lasting competitive edge.

Build diplomatic relationships, join or found a clan, and coordinate with allies to dominate the leaderboard.

Advanced strategy, common beginner mistakes to avoid, and tactics that separate top players from the rest.

Need a quick definition? Browse the Glossary for plain-English explanations of every term and mechanic in Alpha Nation.

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