Search for the Emperor's Treasure 1981

Originally publish issue july dragon magazinea tongueincheek version classic dungeon dragon mertwigs maze similar treatment advanced dampd player warrior elf cleric magician wander board collect treasure resolve encounter emperor magic artifact highpowered magic item countdown clock find game end exactly depend number playerstreasure encounter equipment randomize chit cup character obtain fight monster lucky die roll result chart associate board location eg castle village wizard tower pirate lair etc encounter monster traveler bestow treasure completion quest annoyance s imperial guard patrol look confiscate emperor treasureterrain type key strategy feature player current location terrain nt match encounter draw bestow character rugged forest mountain stuck fight monster succession player turnsa surprising flavor include magazine game s assortment magic spell range close combat magical weapon armor damsel distress evil wizard volcanic demon wandering elephanta significantly revise version publish good dragon magazine game.