“Goldfields” is a simulation of a nineteenth century gold rush. It is designed to give students a “feel” for the social history of the gold rushes. As a player, you are a recent, penniless arrival to Suze Port. To succeed in the game, you must survive the long and dangerous walk to the gold fields and then you have to become wealthy within one year. You can make your fortune in many different ways, including trying different kinds of mining, such as cradle and panning. Obstacles in the game include mine shafts that collapse, which can lead to you losing money while you’re spending time in hospital. Other methods of making money include getting a job, becoming a shareholder in several companies, or becoming a thief.
Source: Play It Again website:
http://www.ourdigitalheritage.org/archive/playitagain/games/goldfields/
Last accessed: 5/05/2021
Original game developed by Jacaranda Software. Published in 1984 by Jacaranda Software.
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