Taipan! is an 1982 computer game, built for TRS-80. It is based on the James Clavel novel of the same name, itself part of the Asian Saga. The player takes the role of a "taipan"(merchant-prince) and trades all about the Indian ocean in four commodities: Opium, Arms, Silk, and General cargo. Variance in price makes it possible to buy low and sell high. There is also the risk of being attacked by pirates(though players with enough firepower might prefer piracy for the sake of the Plunder making you wonder who actually is the pirate. Other hazards include being mugged, having your opium confiscated by the authorities, and running a-foul of Li Yuan the local crime boss. There is no definite end; play continues as long as the player wants. As with other An Entrepreneur Is You games, the most i
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| - Taipan! is an 1982 computer game, built for TRS-80. It is based on the James Clavel novel of the same name, itself part of the Asian Saga. The player takes the role of a "taipan"(merchant-prince) and trades all about the Indian ocean in four commodities: Opium, Arms, Silk, and General cargo. Variance in price makes it possible to buy low and sell high. There is also the risk of being attacked by pirates(though players with enough firepower might prefer piracy for the sake of the Plunder making you wonder who actually is the pirate. Other hazards include being mugged, having your opium confiscated by the authorities, and running a-foul of Li Yuan the local crime boss. There is no definite end; play continues as long as the player wants. As with other An Entrepreneur Is You games, the most i
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| - Taipan! is an 1982 computer game, built for TRS-80. It is based on the James Clavel novel of the same name, itself part of the Asian Saga. The player takes the role of a "taipan"(merchant-prince) and trades all about the Indian ocean in four commodities: Opium, Arms, Silk, and General cargo. Variance in price makes it possible to buy low and sell high. There is also the risk of being attacked by pirates(though players with enough firepower might prefer piracy for the sake of the Plunder making you wonder who actually is the pirate. Other hazards include being mugged, having your opium confiscated by the authorities, and running a-foul of Li Yuan the local crime boss. There is no definite end; play continues as long as the player wants. As with other An Entrepreneur Is You games, the most interesting part is toward the beginning when you are just getting your business started. Those who wish to play again "for the memories" can find it online for free at
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