Tai-Pan

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Description

You wish to make your fortune in China, in this adaptation of James Clavell's book. First job is to get enough of a loan to buy a ship; once you have this, and get a crew either by paying them or simply kidnapping them, you can begin trading.

The game has three main stages, and a number of different gameplay elements, largely allowing you choose your own path. Initially you walk the streets trying to get the right elements and people, then you head out onto the waters to head to other trading cities. Upon approaching other ships you can board them and do battle with their inhabitants.

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Alternate Titles

• "Tai Pan" -- Alternate spelling (media)

Part of the Following Groups

• Inspiration: Literature
• Merchant / Trade-oriented games
• Setting: Chinese

User Reviews

The best game of it's kind, but only after the Pirates!

Commodore 64

MurlocQ (20)

Critic Reviews

Crash!	ZX Spectrum	Aug, 1987	93 out of 100	93
The Games Machine (UK)	ZX Spectrum	Oct, 1987	77 out of 100	77
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	ZX Spectrum	Nov, 1987	755 out of 1000	76
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	Atari ST	Oct, 1987	697 out of 1000	70
Zzap!	Commodore 64	Nov, 1987	64 out of 100	64
The Games Machine (UK)	Atari ST	Oct, 1987	61 out of 100	61
Commodore User	Commodore 64	Nov, 1987	5 out of 10	50
Happy Computer	Atari ST	Oct, 1987	35 out of 100	35

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