Gideon's Gamble

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This is a text adventure game which features some graphics. Many years ago a legend rose about the infamous Pirate, Hezekiah Gideon. It was said that he had buried a great deal of treasure on a far-off desert island. You take the part of the renowned Adventurer, Captain Hogwash. You are commissioned by the King, Nimblie III, to seek out this island and find the treasure, if you can!

Platform :	BBC Micro
Format :	Cassette
Publisher :	Superior Software Ltd
Authors :	Robin Burgess, Jean Burgess
Date :	1983
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