Trade Empire is a trading strategy simulation set in the Medieval Age developed by a single person. Start trading in the city you choose, try to take over the entire city's trade and eliminate your competitors. Increase your prestige and influence by trading with other cities. You can buy or rent ships or caravans for these trades. Develop diplomatic relations with other cities and benefit from privileges such as tax amnesties and port fees. When you take over the trade in the city, set sail for new trades by opening guilds in other cities to establish your own trade empire.

LOCAL AND INTERCITY TRADE

Each city will have its own production and demands. By trying to meet these demands, you can increase your prestige in that city and establish a guild to sell goods directly to the people of the city you trade with in the future. In addition, you can make agreements with the city administration and gain nice privileges by meeting their demands.

ROUTES AND SECURITY

You can use ships or caravans to trade with other cities. If you are not rich enough to buy a vehicle, you can rent one at first. You can take precautions against threats that may arise on the road, place secret compartments in the vehicles, or provide protection with armed soldiers. You can also keep bandits and pirates away by paying money to well-known captains and caravan leaders, or you can bribe them to transport your goods safely. Determine your strategy according to the route you choose. You can choose a short but dangerous route to meet demands quickly, or a long but safe route to ensure the goods arrive without any problems.

DIPLOMACY

Getting a privilege for a city is not just about working for the crown. You can cooperate with rival merchants or learn what the latest popular goods are by listening to gossip. You can learn about the goods being carried by bribing caravans and ships and learn about your competitors. For cities that are embargoed, you can offer gifts to the city administration or trade even in a city that is banned from entering by bribing. Establishing a guild in a city is the first step to winning that city.

GOODS

There are over 150 products in the game, and you can either sell them when they're in stock or order them as soon as they're in demand and start trading. You can also delve into the underworld and engage in illegal activities. Ultimately, you're the merchant, and this decision is entirely up to you.