Taipan Cursed! Curses:UI text-based trading game written in Perl

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Taipan Cursed is a loving, massively enhanced Perl remake of the legendary 1982 Apple II trading game Taipan! by Art Canfil. This isn’t just a port—it’s a complete reimagining that combines the addictive trading gameplay of the original with modern features that would make even the Dutch East India Company jealous.

Set in the treacherous waters of 1860s East Asia, you’ll command a merchant fleet, battle pirates, manipulate markets, and build a trading empire across seven ports from Hong Kong to Batavia. With its terminal-based Curses::UI interface, ASCII art maps, and sophisticated economic simulation, Taipan Cursed delivers authentic retro gaming with depth that modern gamers will appreciate.

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