Adventure Mania
A classic text-based adventure for the TI-99/4A
About Adventure Mania
Adventure Mania is a text-based adventure game originally created for the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A home computer. Released in 1983, it challenged players to navigate through a mysterious dungeon filled with puzzles, treasures, and dangers.
Gameplay Features
- Exploration: Over 15 interconnected rooms to discover
- Inventory System: Collect and manage items to solve puzzles
- Puzzles: Logic challenges and riddles block your progress
- Multiple Endings: Your choices determine the outcome
- Save System: Save your progress and return later
Gameplay Overview
You begin your adventure at the entrance to an ancient dungeon. Using simple two-word commands (GO NORTH, GET SWORD, USE KEY), you'll navigate the dungeon, collect items, and solve puzzles to reach the treasure room. Watch out for traps, locked doors, and mysterious creatures that guard the treasures within.
Technical Specifications
- Platform: TI-99/4A (32K RAM required)
- Language: TI Extended BASIC
- Storage: Cassette tape or disk
- Memory: 16KB game data
Game Information
- Developer
- Martin Webb
- Year
- 1983
- Genre
- Text Adventure
- Platform
- TI-99/4A
- Memory
- 32K RAM
Gameplay Tips
Basic Commands
- GO [DIRECTION] - Move between rooms
- GET [ITEM] - Pick up objects
- USE [ITEM] - Interact with items
- LOOK - Examine current room
- INVENTORY - Check your items
Hints
- Explore every room thoroughly
- Try different item combinations
- Read room descriptions carefully
- Map the dungeon on paper
- Save often!