Match three or more tiles in a row by clicking on adjacent pieces to swap them
Destroy marble plaques by breaking the tiles on top of them. Break them all to finish the level.
When matched, some of the tiles give resources that help you build your town. They include gold, supplies and food.
The blue bar indicates remaining time. You need to break all of the plaques before time runs out!
Break chains on the field by making matches with the tiles under them.
You can buy buildings for your city in the game shop as soon as you get enough resources. To see the prices put the mouse over the building's icon in the bottom of the screen. To buy the building press "BUY" button near the icon as soon as it is available.
CRADLE OF ROME TIPS:
Match of four or five tiles in a row to get more resources!
The quicker you finish the level the larger time bonus you receive. Time bonuses add to the resources you need the most.
New buildings give you tiles that are worth more and provide more gold, supplies and food.
Your achievements will be awarded with bonuses - small inhabitants of Rome will appear in the City and bring you additional benefits!
Each time you complete an Epoch you acquire higher public status! If you’re successful, you can become Emperor!
Right clicking the buildings in the City shows you more information about what each building gives you.
The faster you build the City the more chances you have to get to Olympus at the end of the game. Don't lose your chance to visit the home of the Roman Gods!
GOLD, FOOD AND SUPPLIES:
Here is what each tile of gold, food and supplies gives you.
Gold:
Silver coin = 3 units of gold
Gold coin = 5 units of gold
Ring = 6 units of gold
Pearl = 7 units of gold
Diamond = 8 units of gold
Goblet = 9 units of gold
Brooch = 10 units of gold
Food:
Meat = 3 units of food
Flour = 4 units of food
Barrel = 5 units of food
Watermelon = 6 units of food
Fish = 7 units of food
Supplies:
Lumber = 5 units of supplies
Stone = 7 units of supplies
BONUSES:
Collect bonus tiles on the game field to fill the bonus bars on the Bonus Panel and to get bonus.
Bonus Hammer - breaks any tile, marble plaque or chain on the field!
Bonus Lightning – breaks any 20 tiles along with marble plaques and chains all over the game field!
Bonus Bomb - break any 9 tiles at once along with the marble plaques and chains!
Bonus Time – gives you additional time to complete the level!
Bonus Plus – replenish any resource!
Bonus Star - breaks all the tiles of the same kind on the game field!
Bonus Mixer - mixes up the tiles on the game field!
CITIZENS:
FARMER - make a Match 5 after building a Sawmill.
SMITH - score 10000 points in less than 10 levels after building a Forge.
MINER - score 2000 units of supplies in a single level after building a Quarry.
MILLER - make 15 effective moves successively after building a Mill.
PEASANT - score 3000 units of food in a single level after building a Field.
WINE MAKER - make 2 combos successively after building a Tavern.
PRIEST – complete the level in less than 3 minutes after building the Pantheon.
SCHOLAR - make 3 combos successively after building the Tabularium.
FISHERMAN - make a Match 5 three times successively after building a Port.
GLADIATOR - make a chain reaction of 15 blows after building a Colosseum.
ORATOR - score 3000 units of gold in a level after building the Forum.
After I downloaded the required 'Amazon Games & Software
Downloader', I followed all the instructions of downloading the
purchased software (Cradle of Rome). Once 'Cradle of Rome' was
successfully downloaded, it asked me if I want to launch the program. I
clicked 'yes'. The computer froze and I had to forcefully shut it down
and reboot. I tried to start the game by clicking the icon, but it
froze again. There is nothing wrong with my computer and my computer is
up to date. I have asked Amazon.com staff, and they are of no help. Can you please help me to fix this problem?
Thanks for any assistance....
Jejudo, your problem can have several reasons. First of all, I suggest you download the latest version of the game from our site. If you have still some difficulties, please, write to support@awem.com so we can provide you with further assistance.
MarinaS writes:
Jejudo, your problem can have several reasons. First of all, I suggest you download the latest version of the game from our site. If you have still some difficulties, please, write to support@awem.com so we can provide you with further assistance.
I could do that....but, I purchased a full version and I am not sure if it is possible to download a full version from your site when it was purchased from Amazon.com. I also did send an email to support@awem.com 2 or 3 days ago. If you could kindly show me how I could download the full version from your site (using the Amazon.com purchase), then it may work. Thanks...
Jejudo, I am very sorry about such inconvenience. We have contacted Amazon concerning your problem and they are now working at this. We’ll contact you as soon as the problem is fixed. Thanks for your patience.
MarinaS writes:
Jejudo, I am very sorry about such inconvenience. We have contacted Amazon concerning your problem and they are now working at this. We’ll contact you as soon as the problem is fixed. Thanks for your patience.
MarinaS, thank you for your dedication with solving this annoying problem.
Pros: Clear graphics with neat gameplay that is suited to all ages.
Cons: none
Comment: easy yet addictive game play makes this a game that children (and adults) will persist with to see their own 'Rome' grow. Recommended for all - including those, like me, who play games to avoid working.
Golden Trails: The New Western Rush™
Match three or more tiles in a row by clicking on adjacent pieces to swap them
Match of four or five tiles in a row to get more resources!
Collect bonus tiles on the game field to fill the bonus bars on the Bonus Panel and to get bonus.
Bonus Bomb - break any 9 tiles at once along with the marble plaques and chains!
Bonus Plus – replenish any resource!
FARMER - make a Match 5 after building a Sawmill.
PRIEST – complete the level in less than 3 minutes after building the Pantheon.
Complete an Epoch to get a new Title!
Pros: Clear graphics with neat gameplay that is suited to all ages.
Cons: none
Comment: easy yet addictive game play makes this a game that children (and adults) will persist with to see their own 'Rome' grow. Recommended for all - including those, like me, who play games to avoid working. 