
The game is divided into five social stages: Pioneer, Settler, Citizen, Merchant, and Aristocrat. As the player progresses through the game, players have access to lodge activities and troops which allow them to invade and ultimately to defeat other players. While the player expands, other computer controlled rivals are expanding and strengthening.

GameplayĪs with other Anno games, the player starts as an unnamed country which has to colonize and expand in the game world. The more skilled a player is at maintaining a balanced economy the more successful their settlement will be. However, the graphics are state-of-the art, making it very exciting to watch the intricate details of land or sea battles.The combat has been simplified in some respects compared to the previous Anno game (Anno 1503), which makes it less involved and less difficult for amateur Anno gamers.New Developments in 1701 AD 1701 AD has a wealth of enhancements that distinguish it from its two predecessors (1503 AD, 1602 AD).Anno 1701, like the other six Anno games, is a game based mainly on the economics of the settlement created by the player. Unfortunately, warfare requires little strategy.

The Iroquois trade furs, and purchase tobacco products and weapons.Ramirez and his Pirates take refuge in expertly concealed hideouts, and due to their aggressive nature they take rich rewards from raids, therefore they can offer you all colonial goods.Anno 1701 is almost entirely focused on trade and economics, leaving little left over for war tactics.


Their Indian Ivory is a desirable colonial good.Tetonka and his Iroquois are situated in a dense forest on one of the smaller islands in the northern zone of the island world. They trade the colonial goods Talismans, and purchase cloth and horses.Amin Sahir and his Indians have a small settlement on one of the small islands in the southern end of the island world.
