Sid Meier's Colonization is a computer game by Brian Reynolds and Sid Meier released by MicroProse in 1994. It is a turn-based strategy game themed on the early. May 30, 1995 Sid Meier's Colonization (suffixed as 'Col' on this Wiki) is a computer game by Brian Reynolds and Sid Meier released by MicroProse in 1994.

For the 2008 remake, see. Sid Meier's Colonization MicroProse, (Amiga) Series,,,, Release 1994-1995 Mode(s) Sid Meier's Colonization is a by and released by in 1994. It is a themed on the early European of the, starting in 1492 and lasting until 1850. It was originally released for, and later ported to (1995), the (1995), and (1995).

[ ] American purchased the rights to this game in 2015 and it through their Retroism brand. Colonization is much like a more developed version of Sid Meier's previous game (1991) in visual design and handling, but the two have marked differences in gameplay. Instead of forging a nation from nothing, the player manages the cross-Atlantic expansion of an established one in the service of the Crown. As the colonies become more self-sufficient their subservience shifts from boon towards bane, and to win the player must ultimately declare independence and defeat the Royal Expeditionary Force in battle. A colony producing furs, tobacco, coats, and cigars, among other things (DOS version) The game begins in 1492. The player controls the colonial forces of either England, France, The Netherlands, or Spain; the other powers are then played by the computer. Each nation has unique abilities that favor certain strategies.

There is a choice between a historical map (America) or a randomly generated map (the New World), and players may also construct their own map with the included scenario editor. The journey begins with a ship and two units arriving at the new world; as the ship moves into the unknown, the map is revealed. Subsequently, the player makes landfall, explores the New World, meets the indigenous, builds colonies and buildings, and improve and work the surrounding land. The ship can return back to to collect more colonists and sell items. The colonist can work the immediate land around the colony. Different map squares can yield different resources; for instance, most squares can produce food, while only forests can yield lumber. Running Man Ep 130 Eng Sub Hd Ss6. Harvested resources from the land, such as cotton or tobacco, can be manufactured and converted into commodities, such as cloth and cigars, and either used or sold.

The prices of commodities in Europe fluctuate depending upon supply and demand. With money, the player is able to buy goods, fund faster building construction, recruit new colonists, or buy ships and artillery. The king may at different times raise your taxes to pay for a war taking place in Europe. The player is also required to protect their colonies from potential invasion by equipping and stationing soldiers. Moreover, the player manages their citizens, educating them in various skills to increase their productivity in areas such as farming, gathering of resources, or manufacturing. Players may send missionaries into Indian villages to convert them to your country's particular religion.

The Indians may accept and convert, or they may refuse and burn your missionary at the stake. If another colonial power has already established a mission in a village, your missionary may attempt to denounce them as heretics with an equally 50/50 chance of success or failure. When waging war, the player has a basic colonial army consisting of militiamen, artillery, cavalry, and ships. Weapons and soldiers can be purchased from Europe, however to win independence, the player will need to develop an indigenous armaments industry. Indians will initially only have braves and no horses or guns; over time they may obtain them via trade or defeating colonial forces in battle. Guns and horses must be available in a colony to equip citizens and turn them into a soldier. If a colonial power captures one of your colonies, it will remain in their possession unless you retake it by force.