Machiavelli the Prince

Machiavelli the Prince DEMO is available here Game purchase includes both the standard and enhanced versions. You can switch between them in GOG Galaxy. Go to 'Manage Installation' -> 'Configure' -> 'Beta Channels'. You can also download all offline installers in 'Download offline backup game installers' section of your library. "A prince must act like a beast...a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten off wolves." It's 15th century Europe – resources are bountiful and deception is king. It's the perfect time to execute your plan for world domination. Manipulate military, political and religious powers using bribery, piracy and assassination. Acquire wealth by trading with over 40 cities. But plan your strategy carefully, young prince. Because every move can mean the difference between exaltation and excommunication. Set during Machiavelli's time in Europe when city-states reigned, this multiplayer strategy game pits you against three other human or A.I. controlled traders in Venice, competing to amass the most wealth and influence by game's end. To achieve lasting fame for your family name, you must build a globe-spanning trading empire with caravans and fleets, always looking to buy low and sell high in the world's commodity markets. Play on a historic map of Medici-era Italy or a procedurally generated map for a new exploration experience Adjustable starting resources and A.I. strength for each player Create and modify trade routes for your fleets and caravans with a detailed and intuitive interface Bribe cardinals and senators to sway papal politics to your family's favor Contend with pirates, brigands and storms along your trade routes Rule by love and by fear: patronize the arts to raise your popularity, or undercut your rivals by assassinations, arson and slander In Machiavelli you can explore the old world, becoming rich through cunning and risky trade routes. Commerce, politics and cunning are the paths to success. Hire mercenaries to force open cities that refuse to trade with you. Raid your opponents' caravans Buy church offices for your own Bribe senators in the Venetian halls of power Assassinate the Doge and take his place Nominate yourself for Pope Excommunicate your foes Call crusades on the infidels ... or anyone you don't like Claim the title Merchant Prince and leave your mark on the Renaissance Visit us on Discord!