Civilization VII playtime varies widely based on speed and difficulty settings

Civilization VII's playtime varies widely based on game speed and difficulty settings. A Standard speed playthrough typically takes about 35 hours, with the Antiquity Age requiring around 160 turns, while the Exploration and Modern Ages take fewer turns. For faster gameplay, a Quick speed run can be completed in about 15 hours, with each age taking roughly 100 turns. In contrast, Epic and Marathon speeds can extend playtime to over 100 hours, with the Antiquity Age alone taking up to 300 turns on Epic. Map size and difficulty also influence game length. A smaller map on easy difficulty can shorten playtime to 10-20 hours, while larger maps and higher difficulties significantly increase the time required to complete the game.