Each month we publish new start files for the most popular Civ3 and Civ4 game versions. Players download and play them, and submit their final saves for comparison with the other entries. We rank the entries by speed and score, taking into account the type of victory or defeat.

It's easy for any CFC member to join this friendly competition:

• Click an image link in the left or right side bar of any page to go to a current game page for your Civ version.
• Download a Start File from that page, and play the game once without replaying any turns.
• Upload your final save before the deadline for that game, using the Submit page.
• Discuss your game with other players in the Forum Spoiler threads.
• We will post results and statistics to rank your attempt against those of other players.
• Check the introduction page for more details.

The current games and their submission deadlines are:

Menus of links to all the details for Civ3 and Civ4 competitions are provided in the left and right margins on every page. You can always return to this page by clicking on the “GOTM Home Page” link at the upper left of any page.

Below are digests of recent news threads published by GOTM staff in the CFC Forums. Click a title to open the thread.