Multiplayer and Network Preservation

Exhibit Overview

Protocols, matchmaking services, LAN support, server emulation, and documenting online play.

Exhibit Focus

Historical context and release chronology
Core mechanics and interface design
Developers, publishers, and platforms
Influence on later strategy games
Preservation priorities and research questions

Collection and Preservation Plan

This exhibit belongs to Gallery 10: Strategy Preservation Laboratory.

Planned Collection

Box art and packaging
Manuals and reference cards
Maps, scenario material, and screenshots
Contemporary advertisements and reviews
Developer interviews and design commentary