Large abodes can be built by combining two scaffolds and are used to shelter villagers. How many villagers it can shelter depends on tribe and size of the abode itself, but it varies from three minimum to seven maximum. Large abodes with the largest capacity (this depends on tribe - e.g. Tibetan tribe's largest abode can house up to seven villagers) can only be built if a number of prerequisite smaller (note: "smaller" - not necessarily the "small" abodes - although those, too are required) abodes have already been erected. There's also a way to exploit this mechanic; when you have built enough abodes to fullfil the requirement for the highest tier abode, the game will only reinstate the limitation once the allowed number of new abodes is built to completion; effectively allowing you to build as many of them as you want during that time.
These can be better than small abodes even if they are of the 3-villager variety, for they save up room for future abodes or civic buildings.
| Buildings | |
|---|---|
| Black and White | |
| One / Two Scaffolds | Small Abode / Large Abode |
| Three Scaffolds | Creche / Graveyard / Village Store / Workshop |
| 4 to 8 Scaffolds | Field / Village Center / Miracle Dispenser / Wonder / Football Field |
| Other | Temple / Worship Site |
| Black And White 2 + BOTG | |
| Dwellings | Creature Pen / House / Hovel / Manor / Mansion / Skyscraper / Villa |
| Civic Buildings | Altar / Amphitheater / Baths / Graveyard / Nursery / Prison / Rest Home / Tavern / Temple / Hospital |
| Industrial Buildings | Field / Granary / Lumber Mill / Plant Market / Pot Market / Smelter / Statue Market / Storehouse / University / Abattoir |
| Walls and Roads | Fortified Wall / Road / Wall / Wall Gatehouse |
| Embellishments | Column / Fertility Statue / Lamp / Meadow / Naming Fountain / Punishment Spike / Torture Pit / Well / Single Signpost / Double Signpost / Crossroads Signpost / Small Animal Pen / Dovecote / Pig Sty / Large Animal Pen / Flagpole |
| Military | Armory / Ranged Armory / Siege Workshop / Blacksmith |
| Wonders | Earthquake Wonder / Hurricane Wonder / Siren Wonder / Volcano Wonder |
| Non Greek Buildings | Aztec Fountain / Aztec Statue / Japanese Fountain / Japanese Garden / Japanese Shrine / Norse Fountain / Norse Statue |