Surprise: A Mystery Game

Surprise is a game of chance for the Dragon 32/64.

The player moves about a large 21 x 16 grid, where certain squares in white have randomized events. The goal is to reach the magic ring in the top left corner. White squares can either give the player an item, cause the player to lose items, or experience instant death. The player must gather all 7 items before reaching the ring and escaping to safety. These are: A magic spell to quiet the a dragon, a rope to cross the chasm, a sword to defeat the goblin guard, the key to the tower, the lamp to guide the way, the combination to the strongroom door, and the magic spell that will allow escape with the ring. If the player reaches the ring without all 7 items they cannot succeed.