Age of Piracy (ver. 2.0)

Run up the jolly roger and set sail for a life of infamy! You are about to enter the Golden Age of Piracy. A king's ransom awaits you on the high seas, if you're bold enough to claim it.

AGE OF PIRACY (ver. 2.0) is unlike any scenario you have experienced. It contains 82 new units, 39 new technologies, 10 new city improvements and 5 new wonders. It can be played solo or multiplayer. Numerous random events insure that no two games are ever the same! Here's a sampling of the adventures that await...

	Defeat enemy treasure ships with new naval artillery designed to fire at long range, or opt to close in and carry out a boarding action.
	Capture enemy vessels and add them to your pirate fleet.
	Search the shoreline for hidden treasure, or comb the coral reefs and sandbars to retrieve the riches of shipwrecks.
	Raid cities and loot their treasuries (without having to occupy the towns).
	Hijack mule trains hauling gold and silver from the mines of the new world.
	Lead shore parties into jungles to pillage the wealth of ancient, lost cities.

As you embark on these treasure quests, be prepared for the many special events that will suddenly occur. Some events are random, some historically scheduled, and all are certain to create a dynamic challenge.

AGE OF PIRACY offers two distinct scenarios. Play the "Pillage and Plunder" scenario for a short, historically-based game. In "Pillage and Plunder", your aim is to become as rich as possible and retire into a life of leisure. For those who prefer a long, traditional game of conquest, AGE OF PIRACY offers "High Sea Conquest". With considerably more technologies and units, "High Sea Conquest" lets your forge your own Pirate Empire on a world map optimized for naval conflict.

The life of a pirate is harsh and dangerous. Many perils lurk. Steer your ships clear of the coral reefs and sandbars. Avoid naval warships looking to snare you in their patrols. Beware of sudden hurricanes that will ravage your vessels and cities.

Don't expect this to be easy. You are outlawed and outgunned. Every unit you have is a precious commodity. Historically, the most successful pirates were the smartest, not the fiercest. You must be a strategist to excel at this sport.