The Seven Cities of Gold C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Strategy

The Seven Cities of Gold

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreStrategy
DeveloperOzark Softscape
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Commodore 64, The Seven Cities of Gold is a strategy game developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Electronic Arts.

Ozark Softscape also made Heart of Africa, M.U.L.E. and Modem Wars for the C64.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Seven Cities of Gold is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

The Seven Cities of Gold walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

The Seven Cities of Gold FAQ

Who made The Seven Cities of Gold?

It was developed by Ozark Softscape and published by Electronic Arts.

Is The Seven Cities of Gold multiplayer?

No. The Seven Cities of Gold is a single-player game.

How long does The Seven Cities of Gold take to play?

As a strategy game, The Seven Cities of Gold typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Seven Cities of Gold on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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