Invisiclues
Zork II
The Carousel Area
(Click or tap on any clue to reveal the clue.)
What is the solution to the riddle?
- The word "tall" is somewhat misleading from the usual point of view.
- Something deep, from the bottom, appears tall.
- It is a well. Type: ANSWER "A WELL". The key words are "round", "tall", and "draw".
Is it possible to leave the cauousel heading west?
- Not until the cauousel has been stopped.
I'm getting tired of the carousel; can it be stopped?
- Yes. The ZORK Implementors do have some compassion.
- When you reach the point where a solution is possible, it should be fairly obvious.
- It involves the buttons in the Machine Room.
How can I map the area around the Carousel Room?
- If you give a direction to leave the carousel (such as WALK SOUTH), there is a 31% chance that you will actually go that way (low, but certainly better than random).
- Once you've left the carousel, find the direction back to it.
What do I do with the clay brick?
- Be careful with it.
- Burning it will make its use apparent.
- It's plastic explosive.
- Using a fuse may give you time to leave the area before it explodes.
- Try inserting the black string.
How do I open the door in the Tiny Room?
- Have you looked through the window?
- Are the spheres useful for anything?
- Have you looked into the red sphere?
- The door is locked from the inside. The key is stlll in the lock.
- You can push the key out of the hole with the letter opener.
- Try the old trick of slipping something under the door to catch the key.
- Try using the place mat.
Is there a way to get past the ice in the Ice Room?
- Yes
- Have you tried melting the glacier with anything?
- A large. portable source of heat might be useful.
- There is one nearby.
- You can lure the dragon into the Ice Room, thus solving two puzzles.
- Have you noticed that if you attack or in some way annoy the dragon and then leave the room, he follows you?
Where do I find an Ice pick?
- There is none.
What is going on in the Topiary?
- You're not going to let a few hedges scare you, are you?
How do I catch the unicorn and get the golden key?
- "The unicorn is a mythical beast."
- Only one of royal blood may approach a unicorn.
- Rescue the Princess from the dragon and watch what she does.
- Follow her.
How do I enter the gazebo?
- You will not enter the dragon's lair while he lives.
How do I kill the dragon?
- You are too puny to harm him directly.
- Even bombs have no effect!
- Did you notice when you attack the dragon and leave, he follows you?
- You can use this technique to lure him to the Ice Room.
Can I kiss the Princess?
- Only while she's sleeping. Don't try anything nasty.
How do I open the door in the Guarded Room?
- You will need a key to unlock it.
- You have probably seen the key.
- It is hanging from a red ribbon around the neck of the unicorn.
- You will also need to do something about the lizard doorkeeper.
What do I do about the lizard doorkeeper?
- It cannot be killed.
- It can be satisfied by a particular treasure. When you find it, it should be obvious.
- There is a box of rare candied insects at the bottom of a pool of water.
How do I move the menhlr?
- Blasting will have no effect on it.
- You will not be able to get past the large menhir until you have mastered the Wizard's power, which first requires solving most of the other puzzles in the game.
- One way to move it is to use the wand to "float" it.
- Another way is to ask the demon to move it for you.
What do I do with the grue repellent?
- Read the label.