Getting Started

A spiritual successor to Trade Wars 2002. Explore. Trade. Fight. Survive.

Installation

Web Client (Recommended)

The fastest way to play — no installation required.

→ Launch Web Client

Terminal CLI

# Install globally via npm
npm install -g tw3002-ai

# Run the game
tw3002

Or build from source:

git clone https://github.com/prillcode/tw-3002-ai.git
cd tw-3002-ai/cli
bun install
bun run build
./tw3002

Tip: The binary is self-contained (~100MB). You can copy tw3002 anywhere and run it.

System Requirements

Platform	Requirement
Web	Modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
CLI	Linux, macOS, or WSL on Windows
Display	Terminal 80×24 minimum (100+ cols recommended)

Your First Game

When you launch the game, you’ll see the Welcome Screen.

1. Choose New Game

2. Pick a Save Slot

Three slots: Galaxy A, Galaxy B, Galaxy C. Each is an independent universe.

3. Choose Galaxy Size

Size	Sectors	Best For
Small	100	Quick sessions, tight trading routes
Medium	500	More exploration, longer trade loops
Large	1,000	Deep space, epic exploration

4. Name Your Ship

Type a name and press Enter.

5. Choose a Ship Class

Class	Strength	Weakness	Best For
Merchant Vessel	120 cargo holds	Weak hull, no shields	Trading, making credits
Scout Ship	120 turns/day	Tiny cargo (60)	Exploration, reaching far sectors
Interceptor	Tough hull (120)	Small cargo (70)	Combat, fighting pirates

Beginner tip: Start with a Merchant Vessel. Trading is the safest way to build wealth.