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Pirates! Gold is an action-adventure game released in 1993 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed by MPS Labs and published by MicroProse Software, Inc., the game presents a top-down perspective of naval and land-based activities set in the Caribbean. Players assume the role of a captain navigating this historical setting, with the core experience structured around a career progression system.

In the primary Career mode, the player commands a ship with the objective of accumulating wealth, rank, land holdings, and reputation, while also pursuing marriage. Progression is achieved through various activities including trading goods between ports, engaging in naval combat to capture other vessels, and launching assaults on coastal towns. The player also completes missions offered by colonial governors to advance their standing. The game world features four distinct nations, and the player's initial choice among them determines starting location, available ships, crew size, and initial resources, though this allegiance does not restrict future actions during play.

An alternative Expedition mode offers a shorter, focused experience where the player takes command of a historically notable voyage. Throughout the game, management of the ship's crew, supplies, and morale is a constant consideration alongside navigation and combat. The structure allows for open-ended exploration of the Caribbean, with the player's decisions directly influencing their fortune and status within the game's simulated world.