Below is the list of all civilizations of the original release and their bonuses. The original twelve civilizations were divided into four groups, Greek, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Asian. First choose the number of players and pick the civilization of the last AI The original Age of Empires release introduced twelve civilizations based on the prominent civilizations and nations of the ancient world.Notes Multiple civilizations trick īefore the Definitive Edition, with single civilization limitations for AI personalities, it is possible to assign the same civilization to several AIs in single-player skirmish using the following trick: Unique units: Emir, Griot, Maigadi, Raider, Fulani Archer, Lifidi Knight.Can build Universities, which collect Influence and raise the effectiveness of nearby buildings. Civilization bonus: Ages up with alliances instead of politicians.