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Classic games on Android

How to play Zork on Android

Install Z-Machine from Google Play. Z-Machine runs six games from the Zork series on Android: the Zork I, II and III text adventures, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero and the graphical Return to Zork.

Get it on Google PlayZ-Machine

Step by step

  1. Install Z-Machine from Google Play

    Use the button on this page, or search Google Play for Z-Machine by UserLAnd Technologies.

  2. Pick a Zork game

    Choose from Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero or Return to Zork.

  3. Load it once with internet

    Each game loads from the Internet Archive the first time. After that it doesn't use data.

  4. Type your commands

    The text adventures read typed commands such as open mailbox or go north. A Bluetooth keyboard makes long sessions easier.

What you get

  • Zork I: The Great Underground Empire
  • Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz
  • Zork III: The Dungeon Master
  • Beyond Zork: The Coconut of Quendor
  • Zork Zero: The Revenge of Megaboz
  • Return to Zork

What you need

  • An Android phone or tablet with Google Play
  • Internet the first time you load each game

Frequently asked questions

Which Zork games can I play?

Z-Machine includes Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero and Return to Zork.

Do I need game files?

No. Z-Machine contains no game files. It loads the publicly available versions from the Internet Archive.

Can I play text adventures in a Linux terminal instead?

Yes. UserLAnd can run terminal interpreters for classic interactive fiction. See text adventures on Android.

About this app

Z-Machine doesn't contain any game files or ROMs. It loads the publicly available, unmodified version from the Internet Archive and adds Android touch controls. You need internet the first time it loads.

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