Europa Universalis

About

This grand strategy game simulates world history from 1492 to 1792, allowing players to control a nation's diplomacy, economy, warfare, exploration, and colonization. The game is played on a detailed map of approximately 1,500 provinces in a pausable real-time format, with historical accuracy maintained through period monarchs, military leaders, and technological advancements. Players engage in various activities such as colonization, trade, war, religion, and diplomacy, with ninety different nations potentially under player control and over 200 historical events influencing outcomes.