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Exploration is a strategy and simulation game released in 1994 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed by Software 2000 and published by Interactive Magic, Inc., the game is set during the historical period known as the Age of Sail, spanning from the late 1400s to the late 1700s. Players oversee the imperial ambitions of a European nation from a top-down perspective, managing economic and territorial expansion across the globe.

In the game, the player controls the administrative and exploratory efforts of a chosen nation. Primary objectives involve financing naval voyages, recruiting and managing crews, and dispatching expeditions to discover new territories. Gameplay systems focus on the strategic founding and development of overseas colonies to generate wealth and resources. Players also engage in occasional naval and military conflicts with rival powers, competing for control of trade routes and colonial holdings. Progression is measured through the accumulation of territory, wealth, and influence over the course of centuries.

The structure involves managing multiple interconnected systems, including maritime logistics, colonial economics, and diplomatic or military rivalries. Players make decisions regarding resource allocation for expeditions while balancing the risks and rewards of exploration in uncharted regions. The game presents a strategic challenge centered on long-term planning and adaptation to events such as encounters with other nations or the logistical demands of sustaining a far-flung empire.