Pirate

Pirate is a 1-player strategy game for the Dragon 32/64.

The player controls a galleon with the goal of destroying every pirate ship in the area. The galleon moves by travelling 1–4 leagues per turn, and can travel in the cardinal directions. The seas are dotted with islands, harbors, enemy pirate ships, and Xs which represent the edge of the world.

Every turn the player can take a view from the crow's nest which shows the nearby 12 x 12 area, move their galleon, receive a report from their 1st mate on the status of their adventure, take a nearby view from the deck, fire their cannons, or rest. The ship status is represented by the number of men, cannonballs, guns left, and sails left. Ship resources can be replenished by maneuvering next to harbors. The player can fire in the cardinal directions, and must choose the distance to fire and how many cannons to use. Each cannon shot uses precious cannonballs. The ship can take damage on rough seas, running into islands, or taking fire from enemy ships. The player receives a final score based upon the success of their adventure.