WELCOME TO THE GOLDFIELDS!

It's 1851, and hundreds of thousands of people are migrating to the Australian goldfields, transforming Australia's history and economical status. You have joined the frenzy! Ahead of you is riches or ruins, but the vicious British license hunts are slowly forming a miner rebellion. Your decision here may mark the rest of your digging journey.

Where have you migrated from?

Britain/Ireland

Escape poverty/the Irish potato famine for a new life in Australia! Benefit: Start with £5 Downside: 0.5x Efficiency

California

Use your modernised technology and skills from the California gold rush! Benefit: Increased Mining Skill Downside: License checks every 25 seconds

China

Use your specialised, adaptive skills to support your starving family at home! Benefit: 1.25x Efficiency Downside: Cannot become Politician or Police

Australian/Colonial-Born

Seek independence from your bossy family, and escape to the goldfields! Your familiarity gives you a massive networking advantage. Benefit: 1.25x Connections Downside: No extra starting money