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Gold found at Sutter’s Mill

Visit the museum to learn about history, and go back in time to relive it as James W. Marshall discovers gold in January of 1848.

It begins in a museum

Walk the galleries, read the plaques and look closely. The museum holds many secrets, including gateways into the past.

Notices to the public

What a person may do in The Discovery.

VISIT THE MUSEUM.

Learn about California Gold Rush history and find clues to hidden treasure.

GO BACK IN TIME.

The museum holds many secrets, including gateways into the past.

WITNESS THE DISCOVERY.

Watch James W. Marshall discover gold at Sutter’s Mill in January of 1848.

TRAVEL TO ICONIC LOCATIONS.

Every location has been thoroughly researched and recreated with real-world topography.

PROSPECT.

Find the perfect spot to set up your mining camp.

STAKE YOUR CLAIM.

Found a good spot? Claim it!

DIG FOR GOLD.

Dig to bedrock and mine placer gold on your claim.

EARN ROYALTIES.

Lease your claim to collect mining royalties from other miners.

COLLECT DUST.

Fill bottles with gold dust.

FIND NUGGETS.

Discover gold nuggets ranging in size from small to giant.

CAST BARS.

Convert your haul into gold bullion.

BUY & SELL.

Trade in gold by weight, by face value, or by pinches of gold dust.

ARM YOURSELF.

Use a variety of historical weapons to deter claim jumpers and outlaws.

STAY VIGILANT.

Join the Committee of Vigilance and keep an eye out for lawbreakers.

REPORT CRIMES.

Tell the sheriff and post a bounty.

HUNT BOUNTIES.

Bring ’em in, dead or alive.

Particulars

Game type
Multiplayer, Survival, Harvesting & Crafting, Western
Platforms
Desktop
Language
English
Status
In development

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