Imperialism II: Age of Exploration
A preindustrial grand strategy game of exploration, trade, colonization, and European rivalry.
Curated by Tronsoft Museum
Overview and Release Context
A preindustrial grand strategy game of exploration, trade, colonization, and European rivalry.
1999 | Windows and Macintosh | Frog City Software | SSI
Gameplay and Design
Players balance Old World development with overseas exploration, resource extraction, trade routes, diplomacy, and warfare. Provincial specialization and economic planning drive expansion.
Topics to Explore
- Rules, interface, and player decision-making
- Historical or fictional setting
- Platforms, versions, and technical constraints
- Designers, developers, and publishing context
- Links to related SSI titles
Historical Significance and Legacy
The sequel applied Imperialism’s systems-driven approach to an earlier era and remains notable for its economic and diplomatic depth.
Artifacts and Preservation
The planned collection for Imperialism II: Age of Exploration includes packaging, manuals, reference cards, disks or disk images, screenshots, maps, advertisements, reviews, patches, and development commentary where legally available.