Just purchased Age of Civilizations II and it stated that it had a Manual in the 'goodies' scection/info. Where is it? I downloaded and see no manual...so how can I play if I CANNOT READ ANY INSTRUCTIONS? Please help....

Probably find it in the games files.

If you're using Galaxy, it assumes you're too lazy and/or stupid to bother reading anything. So you're out of luck.

If you log in with a browser, you might find something in your library --> offline installers.

Erm,...according to the game's shop page, there is no manual in the "goodies" section - only a wallpaper...

Otherwise you would find your manual on the right side of the game's download page (under "Extras").

Edit: maybe this helps you to get into the game? https://gameplay.tips/guides/3427-age-of-civilizations-ii.html

Edit 2: I just noticed - in the link I edited in, there is an "in game tutorial" mentioned...