Merchant Prince II PC Game

Your task is to be the first to earn one million florins, becoming the consummate ~Merchant Prince. Turning a profit requires mastery of many facets of 14th-17th century European commerce. You'll need to hire mercenaries, destroy reputations, bribe officials, explore the ~Atlantic and surrounding world, and combat pirates. Defending and attacking cities, managing commodities, establishing trade routes, building famous Venetian landmarks, and even controlling the ~Vatican will play a part in your success.

Five campaigns ~Die Hanse, The Mediterranean, The Orient, Marco Polo, and Atlantis take you to ~Europe, ~Asia, and ~Africa. Throughout the 400-year period, innovations must be achieved through researching mercenaries, ships, land, as well as health and science. Merchant Prince II includes multiplayer support in either turn-based or simultaneous mode and a play-by-e-mail option. ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide