Hanse: The Hanseatic League

Mechanics

Over the course of the game Hanse: The Hanseatic League, players can visit over thirty towns located in Europe and – the still mysterious – America. The main part of the gameplay is trading over one hundred different goods; this way we not only take tend to our own business but also strengthen the position of the Hanse. The creators of the game ed about including historic ships, which the players can send out on trade expeditions or simply automate the trading process with particular towns; of course, players don’t have access to a large fleet at the beginning; however, over the course of the game, they acquire funds which allow for the development of the fleet. The strategic portion of the gameplay is enriched with turn-based sea battles, which are waged against enemy convoys and sea pirates. Players also have to face natural catastrophes, epidemics, and fires. After players manage to secure their position and future; it is possible to get married and in this way pave the way for a new merchant dynasty, whose name will be on the lips of everyone in the Hanse.

Technical aspects

Hanse: The Hanseatic League features rather simple, although clear and non-intrusive graphics, which can catch the eye. The same can be said for the robust, though, intuitive interface, which is stylized to resemble pages from a book back from the Hanse era.