Sid Meier's Pirates! 
(1987 MicroProse)


Take on the life of a buccaneer in the golden age of 
Caribbean Piracy! This very advanced game for its day 
lets you choose from 6 different "ages" (for example, 
"The Silver Empire" from 1560-1600, "War For Profit" 
from 1640-1660, etc.), one of 4 nationalities (English, 
French, Dutch, Spanish), 4 difficulty levels, and one of 
5 special abilities (skill at fencing, skill at navigation, 
etc.). Nine different types of ships were represented. 

The goal of the game is to retire with as much gold and 
land as possible, as many ranks/titles as possible (Colonel, 
Admiral, Marquis, Duke), and a wife. Finding long lost 
relatives helps too. You accomplish these goals by plundering 
cities, capturing and sinking enemy ships, getting in good 
with governors to receive titles, learn news of "evil 
Spaniards" holding your relatives, capturing evil pirates, etc. 

The game is educational as well as fun, as you will learn about 
piracy through the thoroughly researched manual. You'll smell 
the sea salt as you participate in wild sword fights, desperate 
sea battles, and daring attacks by land!


