Sid Meier's Civilization VI: What to Do on Your First 50 Turns - Xbox Wire

: Build a Scout immediately to find neighbors, Tribal Villages (goodies), and Natural Wonders.

: Keep a Warrior near your city. If a Barbarian Scout sees your city, a raid will soon follow.

Once you have the game installed, the first 50 turns are the most critical:

: You can download a free trial/demo on Steam. This allows you to play up to 60 turns with a specific civilization (China) to get a feel for the mechanics before committing.

: Civilization VI was famously offered as a free permanent download on the Epic Games Store in the past. Keep an eye on their "Free Games" section, as they rotate titles weekly.