Genuine Zorkmid coin minted for the Zork Trilogy

Together again for the first time; Zork I, Zork II and Zork III in the same package

In the beginning, three little Zorks lived happily together in one big mainframe computer. They flourished under the loving care of Marc Blank, Dave Lebling, and a lot of other nurturing computer types, and grew up to be humorous, challenging, and full of riveting puzzles.

Finally, it was time for Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III to venture out into the world of personal computers. As everybody knows, they made their parents proud. One million people welcomed the little Zorks into their homes. They were called "remarkable," "fascinating," "beautifully written," "masterpieces of logic." Countless awards and accolades were won, including "Best All-Time Computer Game" from Playboy Magazine in 1986.

Now, five years later, Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III are together again, happily reunited in one incredible Zork Trilogy package.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, the staff of the Frobozz Mint struck a special Zorkmid coin. The coin, which bears the handsome visage of Belwit the Flat, is included in The Zork Trilogy package, along with the complete games of Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III on disk; a history of the Great Underground Empire; a Frobozzco International stock certificate; resort brochures from Bozbarland and Grayslopes; a letter from John D. Flathead IX; and a strange old map.

Just imagine... Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, a heap of fascinating documents, and a not-available-anywhere-else Zorkmid coin. And it's all yours at a savings of 50% off the original combined cost of the three Zork packages. Commodore 64/128 and Atari XL/XE versions cost just $59.95. Apple II series, Macintosh, Atari ST, Amiga, and IBM versions carry a suggested retail price of $69.95.

If you haven't yet welcomed the three little Zorks into your home, now is the time to do so... now that they're all together in the extra special Zork Trilogy.

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From The Status Line, Vol.VI No.1 Winter/Spring 1987

**THE ZORK TRILOGY.

INFOCOM'S 3 MOST POPULAR STORIES TOGETHER AT LAST!**

What could be better! ZORK I, II, and III, the best-selling series more computer owners know and love, are now together - in their entirety - in this value pack. Which makes your foray into the mysterious realm of Zork economical as well as exciting. The ZORK Trilogy is a classic which belongs in every computer owner's library. No true adventurer should be without it!

DOWNWARD, ONWARD, TOWARD...

THE ZORK TRILOGY UNFOLDS

Your quest for the fabulous Treasures of Zork takes you farther and farther into the Great Underground Empire. As you roam its shadowy ruins, you'll encounter outlandish creatures. And you'll find yourself in situations so bizarre, their outcome is not within your realm of earthly experience.

But you'll come to expect the unexpected - and it materializes in the form of the Wizard of Frobozz. Who, despite his growing ineptitude, seeks to suspend you in a state of puzzlement. But why? Does a great revelation lie ahead?

As the force of the Dungeon Master draws you deeper into his mysterious inner sanctum, nothing is as it seems. Now, you'll need to summon all your courage and wisdom to prove yourself worthy of the Master's Great Secret - and of life itself.

**GET INSIDE A STORY.

GET ONE FROM INFOCOM!**

It's like waking up inside a story! Infocom's interactive fiction takes you to the center of a world jam-packed with surprising twists, unique characters, and original, logical, often hilarious puzzles.

For the first time, you're more than a passive reader. You talk to the story, typing in full English sentences. And the story talks right back in vividly descriptive prose. What's more, you can actually shape the story's course of events through your choice of actions. With hundreds of alternatives at every step, your adventure can last for weeks and even months.

THERE'S A PLACE JUST RIGHT FOR YOU ON EVERY DISK.

The world of Zork has so many twists and turns, it offers you new and startling surprises no matter how often you explore it. ZORK I is an excellent introduction to interactive fiction, with puzzles that intrigue and amuse. ZORK II offers a greater challenge, with baffling puzzles full of clever clues and duplicities. ZORK III provides a true test of mettle, with intricate puzzles that really make you THINK!

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Back of Box

THE

ZORKTRILOGY

ENTER THE WORLD OF THE MASTER STORYTELLERS.

Interactive fiction software from Infocom is unlike anything you've ever experienced. It's a whole new dimension in storytelling.

Think of your favourite story. Now think of the main character in that story. And imagine that you have become that character. You are standing in his shoes, in his world, you have people to meet, places to visit, and challenges to face. It's all just as vivid as anything you've ever experienced in real life. The decisions are yours... and so are the consequences.

In interactive fiction, you communicate with the story through conversational English sentences typed into your computer. The plot unfolds as you decide what to do next, drawing you into a world so involving that it taps your adrenalin as much as your intellect. With hundreds of alternatives at each step, your adventure can last for weeks and even months.

Journey to a place limited only by your imagination • the world of Infocom's interactive fiction.

ZORK I

ZORK I beckons you into a world fraught with danger and discovery. Using all the cunning you can muster, you'll plunge far below the surface of the earth in search of the incomparable Treasures of Zork. But this is no mere treasure hunt. During your amazing journey you'll come face to face with creatures so outlandish they defy description. And you'll wander through an underground domain so vast, with so many twists and turns, it can offer you new surprises no matter how many times you explore it.

ZORK II

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED WHEN YOU TAKE ON ZORK II: THE WIZARD OF FROBOZZ.

As you explore the subterranean realm of Zork, you'll continually be confronted with new surprises. Chief amongst these is the Wizard himself, who'll endeavor to confound you with his capricious powers. But more than that, you'll face a challenge the likes of which you've never experienced before.

ZORK III

ZORK III: the dungeon master draws you into the deepest and most mysterious reaches of the Great Underground Empire. Nothing is as it seems. And the one responsible for the shadow and darkness - the Dungeon Master - embodies the greatest mystery of all.

In this test of wisdom and courage, you will face countless dangers. But what awaits you at the culmination of your odyssey is well worth risking all.

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Back of Box - DOS (UK)