"A massive mountain, perhaps seven thousand feet high and several miles broad, rose from the sea a few miles ahead. Thickly covered with trees, the land had the appearance of a brilliant green carpet, rumpled and creased where streams had carved out valleys from the higher altitudes to the sea" - The discovery of Tahiti by James Cook from Voyages of Discovery.
When sailors in the rest of the world were afraid to voyage beyond sight of land, the Polynesians were exploring the vast emptiness of the Pacific, eventually discovering the Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand, Easter Island and South America. This game tries to simulate that incredible epic.
Conquest of Paradise is a game of empire building in the "Polynesian Triangle" of the central Pacific Ocean for two, three, or four players. Players explore the unknown ocean around them, hoping to discover the most lucrative island groups, and colonize them. They build canoes and train warriors to create a force to defend their empire, while forging lines of communication with their developing discoveries. Resources are scarce; using them wisely is a key to victory. Investing in exploration widens your empire. Building warriors strengthens your empire. Investing resources into cultural innovations can yield unexpected dividends, like tattooing, hula dancing, surfing, or even the giant moai statues of Easter Island fame. |
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