The Scroll of Akbar Khan
In the middle of the vast and trackless Arabian desert stands the forgotten city of Akbar Khan. Somewhere inside the walls lies the fabulous scroll of Akbar Khan, a priceless relic, reputed to contain the secrets of eternal life. The main gate stands open, beckoning . . . It is your task to find the scroll and escape from the city — alive. But be on your guard — the city holds many perils for the unwary Adventurer . . .
Transcribed from the cassette inlay.1984 · Copyright 1984 on the disk loading screen; advertised October 1984
Play it
The disk image is under “From the archive” below. It runs in VICE, which is free for Windows, macOS and Linux, or on a THEC64. Two-word commands: DIG, HELP, GET KNIFE, GO NORTH, DROP PAPER. The hint sheet below has the solutions.
How it plays
Commands the manual gives as examples: DIG, HELP, GET KNIFE, GO NORTH, DROP PAPER.
Screens
Alternative cover
A second cover design for the same title, held in the archive alongside the printed one. Which came first is not recorded.
From the archive
- Cassette inlay the original blurb and instructions, as printed
- Hint sheet (PDF) scanned from the sheet Mountain Valley sold separately
- Disk image (.d64) 171 KB — for VICE or any C64 emulator
