Afrika

Afrika
A frika was a 4X grand strategy game released in 1999 by Trident Interactive (Then Green Gaming) for PC. The game was very popular upon release and is considered the game that made Trident Interactive a success. Interest in the game has resurfaced with a port being released in late 2018, as well as a planned sequel for late 2019.

Gameplay
Afrika gave you the choice of Britian, France, Spain, and Germany. The gameplay for Afrika revolved around your empire trying to colonize Africa. You start the game by landing at a random part of the continent, usually in the south, and a begging settlement is set-up. You expanded by importing colonists from your home country in exchange for gold. Other resources where imported and paid for by other resources such as gold, iron, fruit, ect.

Combat and War
War was usually carried out between a European nation and surrounding a tribe(s), though your nation would sometimes be drawn into a war with your fellow European powers through border disputes and other disagreements. Battles where carried out when two military units of opposing sides met on the same tile.

Timeline
A typical Afrika game took place from 1870 - 1910, though defeat could result in a shorter game.