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Pilgrim Quest is an educational video game released in 1991 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by Decision Development Corp., the game simulates the experience of the Pilgrims' journey to America aboard the Mayflower. It presents a first person perspective on historical events, blending strategy with interactive sequences.

Players assume the role of a Pilgrim leader responsible for guiding the expedition. The primary objectives involve navigating the Atlantic voyage, selecting a suitable landing site, and establishing a sustainable colony. Gameplay is divided into strategic management of the settlement's resources and population, alongside more direct action sequences. During exploration, players engage in activities like fishing, hunting, and logging through arcade style mini games. The colony's growth is influenced by events requiring diplomacy or conflict with indigenous populations, as well as decisions on construction and resource allocation.

Progression is measured by the colony's development toward self sufficiency, with success dependent on balancing various needs and responding to environmental challenges. The game structure alternates between overarching strategic planning on a map screen and hands on interaction during specific tasks. This combination aims to illustrate the historical challenges faced by early settlers through its interactive systems.