A power-mad tyrant known as the Grand Inquisitor has launched a pogrom against magic in order to bolster his own power. The short-sighted fool... by striking out at magic, he's destroying the very fabric of the Great underground Empire.

Magic Has Been Banned...

...from the Great Underground Empire of Zork. By edict of the Grand Inquisitor. The empire has been sealed off and the practice of magic declared punishable by totemization (a very bad thing).

Adventurer Wanted

Expert puzzle-solver and treasure hunter sought for recovery of three sacred treasures. Experience using a map and inventory helpful but not required. Must collect spells and learn intricacies of magic to save the Underground. Inquire within.

Can You Save the Underground?

Once you recover three legendary icons of Zorkophilia secreted by the Inquisitor - the Skull of Yoruk, the Cubes of Existence and the Coconut of Quendor - success will be yours, brave adventurer! If only you can figure out how to light that darned lamp...

Rediscover the Magic of Zork

Visit the famous landmarks that made Zork legendary: Flood Control Dam #3, the White House and GUE Tech. Experience the wit and unpredictability of the underground, with a wise-cracking Dungeon Master, a Fish with an attitude, and a subway system with no brakes.

Fascinating Characters

Enlist the aid of three fastastic characters on your Magic quest: Lucy Flathead, a Brogmoid and the Griff. Confront classic TV and film stars including Dirk Benedict (The A-Team), Rip Taylor (The Gong Show) and Erick Avari (Stargate) as the Grand Inquisitor.

Ultimate Adventure Immersion

Stunning graphics and enchanting music absorb you into over 30 unique environments. An enhanced version of the revolutionary Z-Vision engine gives you unprecedented 360° freedom. Link up with a friend via Internet, LAN or modem to explore Zork cooperatively for the first time ever.