How do players build and manage cities in SimCity?

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In the electronic game SimCity, players build and manage cities by starting from scratch on a blank map or by addressing the management challenges of real-life cities like Boston or San Francisco.1

To develop a functional city, players must construct power plants to provide electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial zones, and build road networks to connect these areas. Management involves controlling various aspects of city government, such as setting tax rates and implementing ordinances regarding issues like smoking and gambling.1

Throughout the process, players must navigate and overcome numerous challenges, including traffic congestion, crime, and even disasters like Godzilla. While early versions focused on an open-ended, single-player experience, later iterations introduced social networking elements that required an active Internet connection.1