Victoria 3

Victoria 3 is a strategy covering the period from 1836 to 1936. The player takes control of one of the countries and leads it through a century of change. Each country starts with its own resources and its own problems. Factories need iron and coal from the very first years. Jobs arise where factories appear. The economy is built on supply and demand: factories, farms and mines depend on goods and prices. The population is divided into layers that have their own interests, and discontent easily turns into protests. Factories are built by private individuals, and the state sets the rules. Tariffs and trade treaties affect benefits. Technologies are discovered as industry develops. The state is changing through reforms: voting rights, education, health care and relations with the church are discussed in parliament. Political groups promote their own laws and interfere with others. Laws are adopted after discussion in parliament. Parties fight for seats, and elections change course. The reforms are causing controversy among pressure groups. Diplomacy and war require calculation, because supply and mobilization hit production. Updates add regions, laws and mechanics. Resettlement changes the composition of urban populations. Health care and sanitation reduce mortality. Cities differ noticeably in terms of living standards. This era is suitable for anyone who loves politics and economics. Railroads and ports link regions into one economy. Great powers monitor other people's conflicts. Updates complemented the political and economic systems.