This article explores three civilizations that synergize effectively with Machiavelli’s leadership abilities throughout different eras of history in Civilization 7. Machiavelli, a diplomatic and economic leader, benefits significantly from civilizations that enhance these aspects of gameplay. His leader bonus, “Il Principe,” grants additional influence and gold per era based on diplomatic action outcomes, allows for formal war declarations without relationship requirements, and enables the levying of military units from city-states …