Gold Rush!
Brooklyn
What is the object of Gold Rush?
You have heard rumours of gold in California. When you
receive a mysterious letter from your long lost brother Jake, you
know the rumours are true. You must get out of Brooklyn before the
gold rush starts, travel to California to search for your brother,
and find the Mother Lode.
How can I get money?
You can withdraw all your money from the bank, and sell your
house to obtain enough money to buy a ticket to California.
How can I find my account number?
For maximum points, read your bank statement found by closing your
desk at your house. Or, when you are in the bank, type "talk
boss", then type "account number". The bank President will tell
you your account number.
What do I do at Jerrod's house?
Close the desk in the corner, and type "get bank statement". Walk
to the table, type "read album", then type "get photo".
How do I sell my house?
From anywhere in the game you may type, "sell house". Then walk
back to your house. You will see a man with money in his hand.
Walk up to the man and type, "talk man".
What do I do at the park?
Walk into the gazebo. Type "get flowers", then type "look down".
You will see a gold coin under the cracks in the floor. Type,
"get coin". You can take the flowers to your parents grave in the
graveyard, and use the coin in California.
What do I do at the graveyard?
Get some flowers from the park and take them to the graveyard.
Walk up to the tombstones of Marshall and Martha Wilson, standing
side by side, and type "read tombstone", then type "use flowers".
I am inside a building with many offices. What do I do?
Walk into your office on the second floor on the right. Type
"read clippings". Walk downstairs into the office on the left
where the man is sitting, and type "quit job".
I found a mysterious letter from Jake at the Post Office. What
is the letter trying to tell me?
When you get the letter, type "look postmark", and "look
stamp". You now realise the rumours of gold in California are
true. Open the letter, and read the letter. Notice the words
that are capitalised say, "Great find in the American River".
You find it strange Jake saying he was burying your father
when your father has been buried in Brooklyn since 1839. You
also find it strange that Jake intentionally cut holes in the
letter. You will be able to use these clues later.
More on Brooklyn
What objects do I need to have before I leave Brooklyn?
You will need the gold coin from the gazebo, the letter from the
Post Office, and the family photo from your house. For the Panama
route, you will need the mosquito net from the hardware store.
For the Cape Route, you will need fruit from the grocery store.
What happens after the gold rush starts?
The selling price of a house goes down, and the price of passage
to California sky-rockets. You will only be able to afford to
leave town by stage after the gold rush starts.
Where can I buy tickets?
For the Overland Route, buy your ticket at the Stage Travel
Building, East in the livery stable. For the Panama, and Cape Horn
routes, read the poster in the warehouse at the dock, and buy your
ticket at 12 Front Street, one house to the right of Jerrod's
house.
I know who sells boat tickets, but he won't talk to me. Why?
Before you try to buy tickets at Front Street, make sure you read
the poster in the warehouse at the dock.
What is the small valuable object I am lacking, and where is it?
You are missing a gold coin. Walk into the gazebo in the
park, type "look down", and "get coin".
What do I buy at the store?
If you take the Cape Horn route, buy fruit at the grocery store.
If you take the Panama route, buy a mosquito net at the Hardware
store.
I wait at the ferry dock, but the ferry never comes. Why?
The ferry will not show up unless you ride the stagecoach.
Do I have to wait until the ship is ready to leave, or is there a
shortcut?
If you have boarded the ship, and have all the objects you
need, type "show ticket" and you will be on your way.
If the ship has already left, is there any way I can still get to
California?
You can still catch the stagecoach after the boat leaves.
Overland Trek
What do I do when I meet the mining company at Independence?
Talk to the Captain, and type "give money". The Captain will
give you two assignments. Every time you complete an assignment,
report back to the Captain.
I've been asked to choose a team for the wagon train. Which
animals should I choose?
Choose the mature oxen. Young oxen will not be able to survive
the heat of the desert, and Indians often attack travellers to
steal their mules.
I've been asked to decide when the wagon train should head
West. How will I know when it is the right time?
Go North, and look at the plains. When you get a message,
"the plains are getting greener", "and the mud is beginning to
dry".
The animals and wagon keep getting stuck in the mud. How can I
keep them from sinking?
You left Independence too early. Look at the plains, and leave
as soon as you get the message, "the plains are getting greener",
"and the mud is beginning to dry".
An early winter has set in. How do I avoid the early winter
storms?
You left Independence too late. Look at the plains, and leave as
soon as you get the message "the plains are getting greener",
"and the mud is beginning to dry".
How do I keep the thirsty animals from dragging the wagon down the
steep hill?
Type "unhitch team". The animals will go get a drink, and return
to the wagon train.
I've watered my team. How can I keep from tumbling down the steep
hill?
Type "lock wheels". It will keep you from sliding too fast.
How can I keep from dying of thirst and starvation?
Look inside the abandoned wagon. Type "drink water", then type
"eat meat".
The Indians keep attacking me to steal the mules. What should I
do?
Choose the mature oxen. Indians won't steal an ox, and mature
oxen are hardy enough to withstand the desert heat where young
oxen get weak and die.
Cape Horn Trek
How do I keep from being blown overboard during the storm?
Stay off the upper deck during the storm. The deck is icy, and
the wind is fierce.
I had some metal scraps before the storm, and they were thrown
overboard. How
can I keep the metal scraps?
Do not get the metal scraps until after the luggage is thrown
overboard. Then you will be able to keep them to use later.
I am dying from starvation. Where can I find food?
For maximum points, gather all the objects on the ship to make a
fishing pole, and fish. You may also eat the pig meat
sometimes, though it is usually poisonous.
What do I need to do to make a fishing pole?
A paper clip from the Captain's quarters, string from your bunk-
room, metal scraps from the floor next to the machine, and a
shovel handle from the engine room.
Can I eat the pig without dying?
Yes. Sometimes the pig will be poisonous, sometimes it will be
fine. The only way to tell is by trial and error.
How can I open the coal hold door without blowing up?
Feel the door. If the door is hot, do not open it. If the door is
cold, you may safely open it.
Panama Trek
Our boat has been stopped by hostile natives. What should I do?
When the natives ask you to give them your valuables,
type "yes", and co-operate.
How can I avoid dying from malaria?
In Brooklyn, buy a mosquito net at Rand's Hardware store. When
you are in the boat, type "use net". The net will prevent the
mosquitos from biting you and transmitting the disease they
carry.
How can I avoid being killed by the ruthless jungle ants?
Stand underneath the vine, and type "grab vine". When the ants
pass, type "let go".
How can I avoid being killed by the snake?
There are several paths through this part of the jungle. Walk
on the paths farther North.
How can I avoid being killed by the poisonous thorny bush?
There are several paths through this part of the jungle. Walk
on the paths farther North.
How can I find the gold disk?
One screen East from where you encountered the ants, take the
path farthest North through the jungle. When you get a message
that says, "ouch", type "look down", then type "get disk".
How can I cross the river without falling into the quicksand?
The quicksand will always be there. Through trial and error you
will find a way to cross. Save your game often.
How can I avoid being eaten by the alligator?
Restore your game and try it again. The alligator will eat you
only part of the time.
Sacramento - Sutters Fort
My ship has arrived in Sacramento. Where do I catch the stage?
Directly in front of your ship you will see a grey building on
the corner on the right. Move your arrow keys to see which
little square is you. Then walk into the grey building and type
"get on stage".
How can I pay for things at the store?
The store's inventory consists of gold pans, shovels, and
lanterns. First buy a gold pan or a shovel. Use it at least 10
miles East of the Fort to get enough gold to buy the other items.
What should I buy at the store?
The store's inventory consists of gold pans, shovels, and
lanterns. First buy a gold pan or shovel. Use it at least 10
miles East of the fort to get enough gold to buy the other
items.
I know my brother left clues for me at Sutters Fort because of
the mysterious
letter, but where should I start?
First of all, talk to everyone in the Fort. A friend of
Jake's has some interesting thing's to tell you. Second,
remember Jake wrote he was burying your father, even though
your father was buried in Brooklyn in 1839? The graveyard is
a good place to look for clues.
I found Wilson Marshall's grave. What are the clues on the
gravestone?
There are three clues on the gravestone. Do you see the cannon?
There will be another cannon in the game, watch for it. Psalm 23
is referring to a Hotel in town you should go to. To find the
third clue, type "use letter", and use your arrow keys to move
the letter until you get a message, "hold it right there".
Unscramble the letters, and they will show you a secret room in
the Hotel you
need to find.
Where can I find the branding iron?
From the main entrance into the fort, walk one screen to the
East. Walk into the Blacksmith's shop and type "talk man". Tell
the Blacksmith your name is Jerrod Wilson, you are from
Brooklyn, New York, and your brother's name is Jake.
Where can I buy a mule?
Inside the Fort at the Gristmill. You will see a man leaning
on the corral inside the Fort. Walk up to the man, and type "buy
mule", and "give gold". Take the lazy mule to the Blacksmiths,
type "heat iron", and "brand mule". Then take the mule to the
corral outside the Fort.
I've taken my mule to the corral outside the Fort. Now what?
Walk around and look at the brands. You will see another mule.
When you see the swift, high spirited mule, let go of your mule,
and type "get mule".
How do I keep my mule from running away?
Be careful as you are walking through trees and bushes, and
watch where you leave your mule.
Coloma
I've found the Green Pastures hotel. Why does the desk clerk say,
"I don't look like I know what I'm doing"?
You missed a clue in the graveyard at Sutters Fort. Find
Wilson Marshall's grave in the graveyard, read the grave, and type
"use letter". You can find the letter in the Post Office in
Brooklyn.
The hotel clerk says there is no Room 12. How will I find it?
Ask the clerk to rent Room Eleven, spelling out the word eleven.
The clerk will tell you it's occupied, but he will also ask if
you will deliver a message to the occupant. Take the message up
to the man, and when he leaves, enter Room Eleven.
I'm in Room 11, and the occupant could return anytime. How can I
find Room 12 in here?
Remember the cannon on the gravestone? Walk up to the
cannon on the mantelpiece, and type "turn wheel of cannon".
Is there any way to enter Room 12 besides going through Room 11?
Yes. Go upstairs and walk out the door on the right. Walk to the
far right of the balcony, and type "climb ledge". When you are on
the ledge, use your arrow keys to move as close to the window as
possible. When you see the man walk to the right, move past the
window. When you are in front of the closed window, type "break
window", type "unlatch window", type "open window", and type
"climb inside".
How can I get past the open window without getting pushed off?
This part is all timing. Put your game in slow mode. When you
see the person walk past the window, use your arrow keys to move
across the window.
I let the bird in the window. Now what?
Look at the capsule on the bird's leg and type "insert photo".
The bird will fly away, and fly back. Look at the capsule again,
and type "get aerogram".
The man came back into room 11. Now how will I get out of here?
Stand in front of the open window, and type "climb on ledge".
When you are on the ledge, move close to the open window on
your left with your arrow keys. When the man walks to the right,
move past the window.
Who is the stubborn friend in Jake's message?
The second mule you traded your mule for was described as a
high spirited, stubborn mule. Take Jake's mule out of town, and
type "follow mule". The mule will lead you to Jake's cabin.
What do I need to have before I leave room 12?
A string, a magnet, an aerogram, and a note.
Jake's Cabin
I've found the cabin, but there is no sign of James. Where
should I look for him?
Start looking in the outhouse.
I'm in the outhouse. I see flies, but no sign of Jake. What should
I do?
Type "get in hole".
It's very dark down here. How can I light my way?
You can buy a lantern at the trading store at Sutters Fort.
Where can I find matches to light my lantern?
Find the matches on the table inside of Jake's cabin.
How do I open the door?
You will need the string and magnet from room 12 in the Green
Pastures hotel. Type "look hole", type "tie string to magnet",
type "lower magnet", type "pull string", and type "unlock door".
I see gold exposed, but I need a pick to get it. Where can I find
a pick?
Go down two ladders and to your right. Type "get pick". Use the
pick on the gold.
Where can I go besides these two ladders?
Climb up the ladder where you found the pick until you see a
black rock lying over the ladder. Line your feet up with the top
of the black rock, and walk to your left. There is a secret
passage way that will lead you to Jake.
My lantern goes out too soon. How am I supposed to see?
If you play on fast speed, the lantern will burn out faster. Play
in normal, or slow speed. You can blow out the lantern when you
don't need it, and also use your matches for momentary light.
I've found James. How do I find the Mother Lode?
Keep picking at the exposed gold in the room, and you will
uncover the Mother Lode.
