As an entrepreneur in America at the dawn of the 20th century, you can build a world-spanning business empire that can prosper well into the age of information technology. You will have to carefully manage your resources, from buying and selling, to transportation, storage and product development. New to the series is the ability to interact with your opponent; you may compete or cooperate to dominate the market. Industry Giant 2 also features a greater range of products, resources that are dependent on weather and climatic conditions, plus a wide variety of period buildings and vehicles.