Computer Gaming World Tradewars Review

For many players cruising the boards, there is no other on-liner than Trade Wars.  Many versions are
circulating and they are, apparently, highly configurable.  Except for the core concepts and basic
mechanics, no two boards seem to carry the same exact game.  The basic format is that the galaxy has 1000
sectors to explore.  The trader can build up his or her wealth moving commodities and building a fighting
force.  At higher levels there are planets to acquire and even terraforming.  Keep an eye out for the
computer enemy and, of course, for fellow users.  The beginning player has a long apprenticeship, but the
persistent can build a large and complex empire.  This game will be around for awhile, in one form or another.