Welcome to the Jungle

Welcome to the Jungle is a 1-player strategy game for the TRS-80 CoCo.

The object is to travel 2000 miles across the magic jungle to find the lost treasure of Omar. The player has the aid of 10 men in the expedition, and it's game over when all are lost. Each turn, the player has the chance to go left, right, or forward into the dungeon. These options bring the player a bit closer to their destination. Sometimes area have enemies, which the player can try to hide from, retreat from, or attack. Retreating brings the player further from their destination, while hiding has a risk of entering combat. The player must manage their food to keep their party fed, and must maintain a store of weapons to fight the dangers of the jungle. Along the way, the player can encounter friendly natives to trade with, and can also search for supplies. Digging can often reveal traps and other dangers, while searching can help find supplies. During combat, the player chooses what weapons to use, and then takes turns attacking the enemy as it approaches, with each hit leading to a loss of men. If the player retreats, they lose distance to their goal.