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Control Europe Beginner Guide

The shortest path through a first Control Europe match, with links into the full guides.

Control Europe Beginner Guide

The shortest path through a first Control Europe match, with links into the full guides.

First session

  1. Do this before you spawn — Join the ShkatulkaGames group so the permanent +5% tax, +5% manpower, and +2 damage are on the account. There is no code to redeem.
  2. Pick a large country — China and the United States are the documented forgiving starts. Check the map for a port and a capital before you care about the flag.
  3. Upgrade cities first — City tier raises tax and manpower together. Keep the money summary green before you recruit tanks.
  4. Then spend political power — A Europe-map justification costs 50 political power and declaring costs 10. Default production is +0.25 per day.

Published starter guides

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I spawn troops in a city I just took?

Occupied cities cannot spawn units. Annex them while you are at peace with the owner, or eliminate that country.

How much political power does a war cost?

Justification is 50 on the Europe map and 17 on the world map. Declaring costs 10 more. Default production is +0.25 per day, capped at 500.

Which units can damage a battleship?

Only planes, artillery, and missile launchers. Tanks and infantry do not damage it.

Does Control Europe have codes?

No. There is no redemption box. Join the ShkatulkaGames group for a permanent +5% tax, +5% manpower, and +2 damage.

How do you form a country?

Control every city that formable requires, including cities you only occupy, then use the formable panel. Some formables also need medals or wins, and each one can be formed once per server.