China: Mao's legacy

China: Mao's legacy is a political strategy game set in 1976, as the Cultural Revolution subsides and an old, sick Mao Zedong prepares to leave China to his comrades in the CPC. You lead the People's Republic of China from 1976 to 1985, deciding its direction and its place in a Cold War entering a new phase.

Choose China's path

You can restore relations with the USSR and compete for leadership of the socialist camp, serve US interests or pursue an independent course. You also shape the economy: build a strong planned system, introduce market reforms and invite investors from around the world, or pursue an automated state plan.

Expand your influence

You can seek dominance in Asia and extend China's reach into Europe. The choices available to you unfold in a changing Cold War world.

Manage the Party

Party politicians seek higher positions and plot against one another. Fellow members can become allies or enemies, so you must keep watch over the Party.

Shape the future

Your decisions affect how the world looks by the end of the 20th century. The possible outcomes include the dissolution of the Soviet Union or the socialist camp, North Korea becoming an outcast, China repeating its own path, or going further.