Traps N' Gemstones
platform game for Commodore 64, 2026
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Strange things are stirring deep within the ancient pyramid, and only a daring
explorer can uncover the truth. Step into the boots of a whip-cracking
adventurer as you descend through forgotten chambers, crumbling corridors,
and treasure-filled vaults in a quest to solve the mystery hidden beneath the
sands.
The pyramid is alive with danger. Snakes, bats, mummies, and shifting traps
guard its secrets, while locked doors, pressure plates, and clever puzzles
stand between you and the relics you seek. Collect keys to open new paths,
crack vases with your whip to reveal golden coins, and search every corner
for gems, artifacts, and sacred birds waiting to be rescued.
Your journey takes you across ladders, bars, and perilous ledges ... and even
into the water, where you can swim freely to reach submerged passages. Stock
up on dynamite boxes to gain five explosive charges, or grab ammo crates to
load six bullets into your trusty gun. Just be careful: water is safe, but
one misstep into lava spells instant doom.
Controls
Move left/right, and climb ladders with up/down. Jump with joystick up.
Double-jump by pressing up again while in the air. Fire button: use whip.
Spacebar: place a dynamite stick (if carried) or fire the gun (if you have
bullets). In water: swim left/right, and press up to rise or stop sinking.
Scoring
10 points ... Keys
25 points ... Gems
50 points ... Coins
125 points ... Unlock gate
250 points ... Relic
250 points ... Save sacred bird
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Some useful keyboard shortcuts
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[PAUSE] - stop/continue game
[F9] - quick load game state
[F12] - quick save game state (still stored after leaving the site)
[F11] - toggle fullscreen mode
[ScrollLock] - quick switch control ports
[PageDown] - make a screenshot (320x200)