DESCRIPTION

The Seven Cities of Gold is a foray into the realms of discovery, exploration and conquest. The time reference inherent in the game is the period 1492-1540, a time when Spain led the world in expeditions for new lands and fortunes. Released in 1984, The Seven Cities of Gold is one of the earliest entries in the adventure genre. The object of the game is to explore new worlds while building maps and acquiring gold for a triumphant return to your starting point in Spain where you'll receive promotions commensurate with your success. You'll explore the New World, major rivers, the Great Lakes and come in contact with the Aztec and Incan civilizations. You decide how to proceed with options that include trading, conquest and deception. The Seven Cities of Gold contains a random continent generator as well as historically accurate geographic depictions of real world continents. ~ Michael L. House, All Game Guide