author: Ewa Ichniowska
Anno 1800 - How to Buy Shares and Is It Worth It
Buying shares in the company of a rival island is one of the ways of increasing your influence. Find out how to do it and what other benefits are there in this guide.
In Anno 1800, set in the Industrial Age, you are tasked with developing a prosperous city. You have various ways to grow your economy at your disposal, including buying shares in the companies of your rivals. Doing so will give you a portion of the profits of that firm. In this guide, we will discuss how to do it and is it worth it.
How to Buy Shares in Anno 1800
If you visit an island in Anno 1800, you will see a bar with the name of the island, it’s owner, and a circle on top of your screen. Click it to bring up a pie chart.
Now, pick a section of the chart to see how much money and influence you need to buy the share. Click “yes” to finish the process.
The price of shares depends on the size and development of your rival. By buying the final share, represented by the flag in the center, you take over the island.
Is Buying Shares Worth it in Anno 1800
There are many ways to dominate in Anno 1800 and buying shares is just one of them. Check out our list of pros and cons to see if it’s something you’d like to try in your playthrough.
Buying Shares – Pros
- You can gain income,
- By buying out all shares of an island, you can conquer it without war and avoid military losses,
- You can also skip investing in the military and spend your money on other aspects of development,
- It is the only way to take over the four plateaus in the Arctic, as they cannot be attacked.
Buying Shares – Cons
- The profits are slow at the beginning,
- It is expensive, so you have to budget carefully,
- Your oponents can buy back your shares before you break even,
- Buying out too many shares lowers your reputation. If you do not recover it or sign a non-aggresion pact, it can lead to war.
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