Spelunker

Micro 1979

Aka:: Spelunker 1980
Language:: English
Authors:: Thomas R. Mimlitch
Systems:: BASIC
Platforms:: Apple II
Genres:: Treasure hunt, Type-in , Underground
Entered by:: Gunness, jdyer, Juan
Added:: 06-12-2010
Edited:: 16-05-2019

Synopsis

Plot

Explore a cave in Kentucky called Devils’ Delve.

Notes

Published as a type-in game in Micro magazine, October 1979 issue (pp.15-24) for the Apple II

Due to memory limitations, room descriptions weren't included in the game itself. Instead a human "guide" sitting with the player [sort of like a game master?] was supposed to read the descriptions from the magazine.

An unofficial version entitled Spelunker 1980 was released by (supposedly) Dallas Atari Computer Enthusiasts for the Atari 400. The fact that the two versions are largely identical was confirmed by CASA user jdyer using a hex editor.