Lets Play Matel Electronic's Dungeons and Dragons Computer Labyrinth Game

Doors too hard you say? Really? Allow me to show Spoony how to play this.

[@griffonclaw]

I got this game used (missing the most important item: the manual) and I was like 10 enjoying the hell out of D&D in 1981. I couldn't figure out the game on my own and of course, it's 1981. No internet, D&D suddenly became taboo because it was "fun and different," and no one in my neighborhood had one to teach me how to play it. I kept it for years on my toy shelf hoping to one day learn how to play the game. It's November 18, 2022 and I'm 50 now... and believe me when I say this: Thank you. I don't own the game anymore (everything I had was given away when I left for the Army at 17), but FINALLY... my curiousity is satisfied.

[@ChrisLincoln]

The game seems way more fun when played by someone who knows what they're doing.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

This seems like it would make for a good updated touch tablet game with animated walls and characters.

[@gregorymccoy6797]

Played this game as a kid when it came out. Had the game figured out after 3 plays. This video is a blast of nostalgia for me.

[@DorohnL]

I saw this in a video game museum yesterday, and was wondering how it works. This video helped tremendously. This almost feels like a computer game except its on an actual board!

[@strayblackcatsmeow]

I used to carry my game in a backpack to college and play it during breaks and meals. Beating the dragon was not hard. Two players is where the fun begins. Usually less is mapped out before waking the dragon. You can't always be certain who the dragon is following. You also need to keep your opponent from stealing the treasure from you when you grab it. On rare occasions you can take the treasure to your apponent when the dragons too close or blocks the exit and hope he wins the skirmish as the dragon will kill whoever has the treasure. These have been funny. Never had a problem finding someone to play against. Still have my game but it seems a little more generous in making doors, especially after the treasure is grabbed than yours.

[@FreedomKat]

Had this game back in the day and loved it!

[@overlordinquisitor6565]

When you have no friends but still want to play Dungeons and Dragons...

[@daedalos5132]

I like your confidence at the start.. you ARE the dungeon master!

[@Larry]

That looks pretty cool to play!

[@syncmodelightcore1515]

I know right

[@Keitaro13]

hello you... !

[@SprocketWalker]

Pretty amazing game for its day. It's fun to watch a pro play it to completion! Thank you.

[@rubberchicken5670]

I bought this game NEW in 1980. I used to get coked out & play this for hours. Hey, whatta ya want from me? It was the Cocaine 80s. I just found mine in buried in a closet. And, it still works. But, oh shit! I don't have any cocaine.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I went to see the new Dungeons and Dragons yesterday and it was really good. It's a shame there was never an electronic version of HeroQuest.

[@scarletmartinez2219]

That is awesome. Thank you for taking the time to show us how this works.

[@Sinn0100]

That was freaking sweet! Good job man.

[@surnis9043]

Goof thing I didn't have this game when I was young. My parents would never have stood for that obnoxious noise.

[@blackandgold978]

Looks tedious as hell. I’m gonna play Dark Tower......

[@slainteron4027]

Dark Tower was the best

[@Kahweekah2o2f]

Where any of these sound effects used in the movie? Can you show the two player steal the treasure. Great job. Fun

[@smithryansmith]

Good job. I used to master this game. A good strategy was to try to jump on the treasure in the same turn you awaken the dragon (before he has moved). you know exactly where the treasure is (and the dragon). In this game, had you gone straight for where you thought the treasure was you'd have got the location sooner. Also a good strategy was to play two characters as you could work in teams. Nice video.

[@thegreatswoop8684]

this is pretty cool, i've never seen a game like this before.

[@DeeGeeDeFi]

this came out in, what, 1980? I was a 12 year old kid and there was not an electronic game I didn't play... except this one. Never knew how to play it until now, and it looks like a very cool game. I may or may not have had the patience for all the thinkin' back then, though.

[@Skymouth]

I had this back in the 80s! I don't think I ever won it

[@scottson2]

i had one when i was a kid... it's long sine gone now..

[@ImMobile2014]

Way ahead of its time. I found one on eBay

[@GM_Darius]

Dare I say, it does seem more fun than the way Spoony played it. Too bad I suck at logic games like this.

[@maxpower6356]

Great vid, loved this game as a kid.

[@bunyonsnipe2792]

I wonder if Mattel would ever allow Hasbro to remake this? :P

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

I think that dragon may be the inspiration for the crab in Moana...

[@64jcl]

How do you know where the dragon moves to? Is there a light on the board showing this?

[@diwanna123]

You don't know. You get a sound to let you know when you wake him(enter his room). You can only guess where he's at. That's the tricky part.

[@davidwhite7789]

Dude,you made it by the skin of your teeth. I've still got this game and I think I might just bring it out for some 'ole nostalgia. At one time I had made it that you could play a 6 or 8 level dungeon by escalating the difficulty each level and using only one figure. Board Game Geek has a video game version someone made a few years back called Ghouls and Graveyards.He changed the name because he thought he may get sued by Mattel,but the game is an exact playable replica of the D&D Labyrinth Game. boardgamegeek.com/filepage/65416/flash-computer-labyrinth

[@daedalos5132]

Thanks for the cool link!

[@farpointgamingdirect]

I just found a working copy of this at a sale!

[@Appellonia]

Hey! I watched this and HAD TO GET THIS GAME! found one one EBay and I LOVE It! But I wondered if you could help me...on the back of the game there's an a/c adapter?? Like instead of batteries it could be plugged in with a cord. Yet I can't find any info anywhere about any of them coming with a plug? Does yours have one? Have any info about this?? Anyway let me know. Thanks!!!! And thanks a lot for creating a new addiction in my life! 😂

[@Twiztedgoalie]

No, mine takes batteries. I have never heard of an ac adapter version.

[@Appellonia]

Twiztedgoalie yeah it's so weird...Mine takes batteries too but then there's that hole on the back for a plug. 🤔 Strange. Really weird to hear yours doesnt have one at all. They must've made a few different models. Thanks for the info :)

[@Appellonia]

Twiztedgoalie wait!! I just saw it! At the beginning when you unwrapped it! Yours has one too! It's on the back. Ok now I'm really confused as to why they have it!! Haha...Oh well. I shall continue my search! 😛

[@Twiztedgoalie]

Well I guess I was wrong. But I guess the AC adapter is separate.

[@2112dorf]

How many wall pieces are supposed to come with it?

[@Appellonia]

2112dorf they come with 50 door pieces. :) You might not use them all in one game however.

[@pingpong2456]

im 47yo and had this as a teenager but how would you find out about this game?

[@Twiztedgoalie]

It was my dad's. I've had it since I was a kid.

[@peterjv8748]

Seth Rogan looks great.

[@sentino68]

Sound doesn't match video playback.

[@seventieskid]

it's not very good

[@ZolinSith]

Stop smacking your lips had to stop watching.

[@zoesdada8923]

Please see a speech therapist