Appallatron: Annoyotron 3
By Sean T Barrett
For Z-code interpreters
Solution by Garry Francis
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This is a minimal solution. If you follow the obvious path, you'll find that you're in a
4x4 labyrinth, but when you get to the end of the labyrinth, you'll discover an exit UP. More
exploring reveals that it's actually a 4x4x4 cube.
When you get to room #302, make sure you read the sign. This reveals that there are two more
directions, KATA and ANA. These are synonyms for IN and OUT respectively. I used the latter, as
they're easier to remember. IN and OUT make the maze 4-dimensional. Unfortunately, the IN and
OUT directions are not given in any of the room descriptions, so you'll have to try them in
every single room. When you're partway through mapping the gigantic maze, the penny will
suddenly drop and you can restart. Just follow the instructions your girlfriend gave you at the
beginning and you'll solve the game in four moves. (Note the negative room numbers!
They're an indication that you're going the right way.)
If you're a masochist, you'll want to map the maze, just for the challenge and the
satisfaction. If you're not a masochist, or you get lost in the maze, see my map. Each 4x4
block is one level of one cube, with the levels arranged from top to bottom and the cubes arranged
in columns from left to right.
There is no hint regarding the magic word at the end, but if you're an experienced adventurer,
you'll try the most obvious one and it works!
IN
IN
IN
XYZZY
***THE END***
