How to Play Zork

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download Zork.

   You can download different versions for your PC, Mac, or Linux computers at various sites online.
   
   See the Sources and Citations for where to find a download site.
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   Step 2: Unzipping the file: The downloaded file is a zip file.

   Hence, you have to unzip it.
   
   Use Winzip or free 7-Zip to unzip your files. , In the unzipped folder you can find an instruction file named 'Readme'.
   
   Read the text document for instructions on the game play. , Double-click that.
   
   Upon launching you will find a black command screen, which is the game. , Actions can be done by typing in the correct command such as 'take bottle'
   
   'open window' etc for such actions. , Type the file name you want. , Type in the name the game was saved under.
   
   Enjoy!
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   Step 3: Read the instructions.

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   Step 4: Launch the game: On the same folder you can find an MS-DOS Application file name ZORK1.

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   Step 5: Giving Commands: The game is played by typing commands such as 'go north' to go towards north and 'go east' to go to east direction.

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   Step 6: Saving the game: To save game

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   Step 7: type 'save' into the game and it will ask the name for the file to which the game is to be saved.

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   Step 8: Reloading the game: Type 'reload' and it will ask for the save file.

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