Lost Temples of Gold is a Solitaire Roll & Write game where you are an explorer that has been commissioned by the king to sail to distant lands, explore the terrain and bring back Diamonds, Gems and Artifacts. You will have a set number of Crew and Soldiers to explore but you better leave some crew and soldiers behind to protect the ship from the hostile natives. As you explore the three Islands, you will develop a map to help you along the way. You will also need to collect or buy wood to build a raft so you can cross to the next island. Two of the Islands have Tribal Chiefs that are hidden and you must find. These Chiefs will each give you half of the secret location of the temple.
The Chief will either greet you with hostility or friendship depending on how you treat his people. As you explore you will come across different types of villages that you can trade with or overtake if necessary. Some will be hostile and automatically attack you while others will be friendly. Keep track of your food because if you run out your crew will start to die from starvation. Try to obtain medicine in case your crew get sick from the natives. Once you've spoke with both Chiefs you will have the secret location and can travel to the last island. Search the island and find the Temple to set your name in history and your King the richest in the nation. If you lose all your crew you lose the game.
—description from the designer