Tad journeys to Las Vegas to attend the presentation of archaeologist Sara Lavroff’s latest discovery: a papyrus that proves the existence of the necklace of King Midas, the mythical king who could turn anything he touches into gold. But, the happy reunion turns sour when an evil rich man kidnaps Sara in order to find the talisman and obtain infinite riches. Together with his friends, the parrot Belzoni and his dog Jeff, Tad has to use his wits to rescue Sara on a trip that takes him around the world where he meets new friends and new enemies!