Colossal Cave Adventure source code

Item — Box: 7

Identifier: 125.96

Collection Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of FORTRAN printed source code for Colossal Cave Adventure.Colossal Cave Adventure is an adventure game by developer Will Crowther. In the game the player explores a cave system rumored to be filled with treasure and gold. The game is believed to be the first interactive fiction electronic game. Platforms included PDP-10, Microsoft Windows, TRS-80, Apple II, and ZX81. The game was released in 1976, but this code was printed in 1985.

Dates

Creation: 1985

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Conditions Governing Use

Though the donor has not transferred intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to any copyright, trademark, and associated rights therein) to The Strong, they have given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes.

Historical Note

Colossal Cave Adventure is an adventure game by developer, Will Crowther. In the game, the player explores a cave system rumored to be filled with treasure and gold. The game is believed to be the first "interactive fiction" electronic game. Platforms included PDP-10, Microsoft Windows, TRS-80, Apple II, and ZX81.