Cave of the Word Wizard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cave of the Word Wizard |
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| Developer(s) | Electronic Speech Systems |
| Publisher(s) | Timeworks |
| Designer(s) | Patrick Quinn |
| Platform(s) | Commodore 64 |
| Release date(s) | 1982 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
Cave of the Word Wizard is a fun computer game from 1982. It was made for the Commodore 64 computer. The game helps kids learn how to spell words. Timeworks, Inc. released this educational game.
How to Play the Game
This game takes you into a mysterious wizard's cave. Your main goal is to spell words correctly. Spelling helps you get past challenges in the cave. You type words on your keyboard. The words show up on the screen as you type them. The game also speaks the words and commands. It uses American English sounds from the computer.
Exploring the Cave
You control a character in the cave. You can choose to play as a boy or a girl. You use a joystick to guide your character. The cave has many different levels. Your mission is to find special crystals. These crystals are hidden on the cave walls. Finding them helps you leave the dungeon. Your character carries a flashlight. This helps you see your way in the dark cave.
Overcoming Obstacles
The cave is full of tricky obstacles. You might find deep cracks called crevasses. There are also rocks that can trip you. Slippery puddles can make you fall. Watch out for scorpions and snakes too! They can sting your character. You can jump over these dangers. Just press a button on your joystick.
If you fall or get stung, you use a "bandaid." You start the game with five bandaids. There are also ladders in the cave. These ladders let you go up and down levels safely.
Meeting the Word Wizard
Sometimes, the "Word Wizard" will appear. The wizard will ask you to spell a word. If you spell the word correctly, you get a reward. You receive a new bandaid. The wizard also gives you encouraging words like "well done!" But be careful! If you take too long to spell a word, or spell it wrong, the wizard will warn you. Messages like "You need work on that one!" might appear. Your flashlight will also start to lose power.
