Game Basics

The Seven Seas: Trails of Gold is a mobile treasure-hunting game that brings adventure into the real world. Follow these steps to begin your journey:

1. Download the App

The game is available on both major mobile platforms:

• 📱 iOS – [App Store Link Placeholder]

• 📱 Android – [Google Play Link Placeholder]

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2. Sign Up

Choose your preferred method to create an account:

• Option 1: Sign up using an Email Address.

• Option 2: Log in using your pre-existing Crypto Wallet.

🔹 Important Note: If you sign up using an Email Address, the game will automatically create an in-game wallet for you. You can access your wallet details anytime via the in-game settings.

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3. Choose your Game Mode

Deckhand Mode

As a Deckhand, your journey begins at the heart of the open seas, where adventure calls and treasures await. You will have full access to the tools of the trade—exploring islands, uncovering hidden secrets, and sailing alongside seasoned Captains.

However, as a humble Deckhand, the treasures you discover will yield only 5% of their total Strength. Yet, all hope is not lost, for every great Captain once stood where you stand. Prove your worth, and a Fleet Commander may recognize your potential, granting you a promotion to Captain and the honor of commanding a fleet ship.

The seas are vast, and your destiny is yours to forge.

How to Get Promoted from Deckhand to Captain

• Option 1: Purchase a Ship from the in-app store.

• Option 2: Find a Fleet Commander in the Discord community who is willing to promote you to Captain.

Captain Mode

Captain Mode is reserved for players who have proven their worth and earned their rank, rising from Deckhand status to take command of their own ship.

Benefits of Captain Mode

• Full Free-to-Play Experience – Captains enjoy unrestricted gameplay.

• 100% Strength Realization – Unlike Deckhands, who can only utilize 5% of their Strength, Captains unlock their full potential and maximize their power.

• Strategic Leadership – Lead expeditions, uncover riches, and strengthen your crew.

As key contributors to fleet success, Captains play a crucial role in navigating, managing crews, and expanding their fleet’s power.

How to Become a Captain

The only path to becoming a Captain is through Fleet Command, an external game within The Seven Seas ecosystem, where Fleet Commanders manage ships and recruit Deckhands.

• Find a Fleet Commander – Engage with the community through official social channels to connect with a Fleet Commander willing to promote you to Captain.

• Ships in Fleet Command are obtainable at a cost, but purchasing a ship is not mandatory to become a Captain.

• Promoted Deckhands gain full Captain Mode access at no cost but must pay a 20% Ship Rental Fee to their Fleet Commander from the treasures they collect.

Command Your Own Legacy

This mode emphasizes strategic gameplay, leadership, and fleet management, offering players a path to prestige and greater rewards.

Both Deckhand Mode and Captain Mode provide full access to the game, ensuring that every player experiences the thrill of treasure hunting in Trails of Gold.

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4. Start a Treasure Hunt

Embark on an epic treasure-hunting journey right from your mobile device! Follow these steps to begin your adventure:

Set Sail & Explore

• Tap the "Set Sail" button to launch your adventure.

• Your map will guide you, marking locations where hidden treasures lie waiting to be discovered.

• Navigate your surroundings, using real-world movement to track down buried riches.

Unearth Hidden Treasures

• Once you arrive at a treasure’s location, it's time to dig!

• Unearth the chest to reveal valuable rewards, including:

  • GOLD – Essential for upgrading your Captain and Crew.

  • Rare Items – Special tools and artifacts to aid your journey.

  • Exclusive Treasures – Unique rewards that enhance your adventure.

Seamless Exploration

The mobile interface is designed for effortless navigation, making every step an exciting stride toward fortune and glory. Whether you're exploring bustling cities, remote beaches, or hidden pathways, every location holds the promise of discovery.

Here’s your Enhance Your Crew section, professionally formatted for the game guide:

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5. Enhance Your Crew

Your adventure begins with a single tap of the "Set Sail" button, launching you into an immersive hunt for hidden treasures. Follow your map, navigate the seas, and uncover buried riches—including the highly coveted GOLD!

Turn Treasure into Power

Finding treasure is just the beginning—what you do with your GOLD defines your legacy. Use your bounty to strengthen your team and prepare for even greater adventures:

• The Captain 🏴‍☠️

  • Increase experience and elevate leadership abilities.

  • Enhance battle performance and command your crew with greater skill.

  • Customize your Captain’s appearance to reflect their legendary status.

• The Treasure Map 🧭

  • Upgrade their rarity to discover more dig sites and increase treasure-finding efficiency.

• The Ship 🚢

  • Reinforce your ship’s durability to withstand harsh seas and fast rivals.

  • Enhance speed and maneuverability to outlast and outmaneuver any challenge.

• The Items ⚒️

  • Upgrade essential tools and gear to gain an edge in treasure hunting.

  • Unlock rare items that help uncover legendary treasures and tackle greater obstacles.

Forge Your Legacy

Every piece of GOLD fuels your progression, turning your crew into a legendary force across the seas. Your decisions shape your adventure—will you rise to become the most feared and revered treasure hunter of all time?