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Rediscover the spirit of exploration and nation-building in 1492 Colonization of the New World, a turn-based strategy game set during the Age of Discovery. Tasked with expanding the empire of one of Europe’s great powers, you’ll set sail for the New World, seeking glory, wealth, and a place in history. Found settlements in the untamed wilderness, manage your growing colonial population, and develop thriving towns across a vast continent. Recruit specialists, cultivate resources, and trade goods both locally and with your homeland to support your growing economy. Interact with indigenous peoples, forming alliances or facing conflict as you expand your influence. Navigate complex relationships with European rivals, advancing your nation’s culture and technology as you move toward an ultimate goal: declaring independence and leading your colonies to freedom. Do you have the vision, leadership, and strategy to unite your people and withstand the might of the Old World?