East India Companies

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In the 18th and 19th centuries, shipping companies sought to strengthen trade between the West and the Far East, which had begun in previous centuries. Tea, spices, coffee, and silk are commodities that are highly consumed in Europe, and their purchase and sale prices closely depend on supply and demand. Depending on the circumstances, one can make profits or losses.

In the game of the East India Company, players manage a large shipping company that trades with remote trading posts in India. They must manage their ships and invest in buying shares of their own company or shares of their competitors. And most importantly, players must constantly monitor the ever-changing market prices! Is it better to invest money in the stock market or in purchasing goods? Do they prefer fast ships with small tonnage or slower ships with larger cargo space? Whatever players decide, their strategy will influence the strategies of their opponents.