The Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune is a text adventure with graphics for the BBC Micro and Electron.

While walking along a lonely country lane, the player notices a strange object lying on the ground. Upon spinning it, the player finds themself in a strange and mystical world full of dangers and valuable treasures. The player is tasked with finding the Wheel of Fortune, and all the other treasures of the land, to enable their return to civilization.

The player must contend with beggars, aggressive policemen, caves, trolls, and a werewolf. There is a save/restore feature, and the maximum score is 9,500 points.

Added June 25, 2024
Published By Epic Software
(BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
Starting by a Well (BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
Meeting a Beggar (BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
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A Strange Monument (BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
Vending Machine (BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
By a House (BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
Inside a House (BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
Current Score (BBC Micro) from mobygames.com
Revision 2. This game was last revised on June 25, 2024 at 11:10am UTC. History

Year of Release:
1984

Platform(s):
BBC Micro

Genre(s):
Interactive Fiction Puzzle Adventure Traditional

Graphic Style:
2D

Camera View:
First-Person

Control Type:
Text Parser

Setting/Theme:
Fantasy

Free to Play:
Yes

More Info:
MobyGames

Available From:
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