Main Game Interface

Regardless the method you used to get into a game, eventually you will make it to the main game interface as shown in Fig. 27 below. This is known as the Map View.

Freeciv21 game overview — Fig. 27 Freeciv21 Game Overview

The game interface is broken down into a collection of sections. From the top, the sections are:

Menu Bar: Like many programs, Freeciv21 has a menu bar at the top. For details see Menu Bar.
Top Function Bar: This top bar is a big aspect of playing any Freeciv21 game. More details are available in the Top Function Bar section.
The Main Map: This is the main canvas of the game. This is where your empire will either thrive or be destroyed by your enemies. Refer to Map View for more information.
Unit Controls: Fig. 27 shows a Battleship selected and the available unit actions in a bar at the bottom middle of the interface. This is the Unit Controls bar.
Minimap: In the lower right corner of the main map interface is a small version of the map known as the Minimap.