

The player also has the option of repairing or buying ships at shipyards scattered throughout the Tradewinds world, as well as to buy or sell cannons. The player may only save the game at a port he/she is not allowed to save during a battle. If the player loses the battle, then the game ends.

If the player wins the battle, then a certain amount of cash, recovered from the enemy, is awarded to the player. The player can choose to fight them off, flee, or dispose of all cargo (which makes fleeing easier). To do this, the player will need to attain one billion gold through trading goods and collecting bounties on pirates mentioned to him/her by town port authorities.Īlong the way, the player will encounter pirates who will attempt to sink his/her fleet. Once a character is chosen the player has only one objective: to attain the rank of Tai-Pan. Not much is known about this mysterious figure. Wanted for crimes of piracy in 6 countries.

Each character has his or her own unique advantages and disadvantages. Collect bounties by defeating villainous piratesĪt the start of the game the player is given a choice between four playable characters.Buy low, sell high, and build your fortune.With enough wisdom, courage and luck you too can become a Tai-Pan! Tradewinds Classic, set in the 19th century Far East, takes you back to the very beginning where buying and selling exotic goods, or collecting bounties on previously thought-to-be-dead pirates, can lead to untold wealth.or ultimate doom. Travel back in time to a world of danger and mystery in Tradewinds® Classic - where the open waters can mean anything but smooth sailing. Earn a fortune while traveling the seas, buying and selling exotic goods, or collecting bounties on previously thought-to-be-dead pirates! With enough wisdom, courage and luck you can become a Tai-Pan! Use all of your guiles to amass wealth through trading or piracy in the 19th century Far East. Publisher's description Original description
