Heroes of the Three Kingdoms is the inaugural entry in the strategy wargame series of the same name. The game unfolds in real-time, with simultaneous player and enemy actions during combat. Gameplay follows a cyclical structure: players manage internal affairs, then engage in grand strategy on a map, leading to warfare, before returning to internal management. Key activities include exploring the map, developing population, constructing cities, and managing troops.The game incorporates diverse troop types with a rock-paper-scissors system for strategic advantage. Military commanders with high intelligence or strength can explore the map and develop the population, leading to increased income and troop capacity. City building provides defensive bonuses, and assigning high-intelligence officials as governors speeds up troop recovery. Recruiting captured generals is contingent on historical accuracy, with surrender impossible if their lord remains undefeated.
