The year is 1671. After a lifetime of building your reputation over countless expeditions on the Spanish Main, the crown jewel now lies before you: Panama... largest and richest city in the New World! Today, you place all wealth and fame on the line as you prepare to seize your rightful place in history. Nestled out of sight in neaby coastal harbors is a fleet of captured pirate raider, awaiting their attack orders. At your side, hundreds of brave buccaneers. All is ready. Soon the fabled treasures of the Spanish Empire shall all be yours! SAIL HO!!!

...And so the story continues to unfold, set against a backdrop of history, adventure and intrigue. You are cast in the leading role as privateer captain, criss-crossing the Spanish Main, slipping into ports as needs or opportunities require but always relishing your return to the freedom of the open seas!

Pirates! is a unique blend of your favorite software gaming features all in one package. It weaves together the excitement of arcade-style action, the challenge of simulation decisionmaking, and the interactive storyline of a text-adventure. And, in the standard of all MicroProse software, Pirates! is designed to provide you with hundreds of hours of stimulating game play!