Chinese vs United States

Chinese

Start worth 1,530 · 2 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 1 Goat, 1 Shaolin Master, 1 Disciple, 6 Villager

Civilization bonus: Can reach population of 220. Trains banner armies in War Academy. Unique units: Arquebusier, Changdao Swordsmen, Chu Ko Nu, Disciple, Fire Junk, Flamethrower, Flying Crow, Fuchuan, Hand Mortar, Iron Flail, Keshik, Meteor Hammer, Qiang Pikemen, Shaolin Master, Steppe Rider and War Junk. Unique buildings: War Academy is a combination of barracks and stables. Village supports 20 population and also fattens livestock. Wonders: Confucian Academy, Porcelain Tower, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and White Pagoda

United States

Start worth 1,300 · 4 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 6 Settler, 1 Collection of Books, 1 General

Civilization bonus: Minutemen levies can be called repeatedly from Town Centers and Outposts. Unlocks two Factory cards in the Industrial Age. Culture Bonus: Starts with a General who can plant an Inspiring Flag and build Forts instead of Town Centers. Advances in Age by choosing a Federal State that unlocks two powerful unique cards. Has access to Saloons, Sloops, Steamers, and unique Outlaws. National guard units: State Militia (Volunteer) Unique units: Carbine Cavalry, Minuteman, State Militia, Regular, Sharpshooter, Gatling Gun Unique buildings: Can build a Meeting House and a State Capitol which may train Construction Wagons or research unique improvements.