The two players may elect to shoot each other. In a 2-player game, both players play at the same time. He will not shoot you unless you come between him and a monster, then he will try to shoot the monster, and you could be hit by his shot. In a 1-player game, the other worrior (blue) is your friend. The ultimate goal of Wizard of Wor is to survive The Pit without losing any worriors. At dungeon thirteen, another bonus player is awarded, and you must try to win your way through The Pit. The Worlord dungeons begin at dungeon eight. This is the toughest of the lower level dungeons. He continues to do so until either one worrior has been destroyed, or the Wizard has been shot.Īfter dungeon 3 or 4, a bonus player is awarded (option switch selectable).

He teleports closer and closer, continuously firing lightning bolts. After Worluk has been shot or has escaped, the Wizard of Wor may then appear. If you shoot him before he escapes, all point values will be doubled in the next dungeon. When the last Thorwor has been shot, Worluk will come out and try to escape out one of the side doors. More Garwors and Thorwors will appear this time, however. In the 2nd dungeon, a different maze is randomly selected. When you have destroyed the Thorwor, the first dungeon ends. The longer it takes before you shoot them, the faster they go. Invisible Garwors and Thorwors will become visible when they enter the same corridor that a worrior is in. The radar will show the positions of the invisible monsters. Garwors and red Thorwors will turn invisible. As you shoot the last Burwor, a yellow Garwor will come out.

Using the joystick and fire button, maneuver your worrior around the maze and shoot them. The game ends when all the players' worriors have been destroyed.Īt the start of the game, you are placed in dungeon one. The object of Wizard of Wor is to descend as far into the dungeons of Wor as possible, killing monsters, beating the Wizard, and earning as high a score as you can. Teamwork in the 2-player mode is very important (but not necessary to play). When the 2-player mode is selected, both players control their worriors at the same time. Wizard of Wor is a game for 1 or 2 players. Welcome to WIZARD OF WOR! In this magical game, you are a worrior descending into deep dungeon mazes, battling invisible monsters, cacodemons, and maybe even the Wizard of Wor himself! Be of good cheer, worrior, for herein lie many of the secrets of the Wizard.

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