This is a list of known commands in Zork.
Move commands
| Command | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
| north | n | Move north |
| south | s | Move south |
| east | e | Move east |
| west | w | Move west |
| northeast | ne | Move northeast |
| northwest | nw | Move northwest |
| southeast | se | Move southeast |
| southwest | sw | Move southwest |
| up | u | Move up |
| down | d | Move down |
| look | l | Looks around at current location |
| save | Save state to a file | |
| restore | Restores a saved state | |
| restart | Restarts the game | |
| verbose | Gives full description after each command | |
| score | Displays score and ranking | |
| diagnostic | Give description of health | |
| brief | Give a description upon first entering an area | |
| superbrief | Never describe an area | |
| quit | q | Quit game |
| climb | climbs(up) | |
| g | last common | |
| go(direction) | go towards direction(west/east/north/south/in/out/into) | |
| in/into | in to the place(window,...) | |
| out | go out of the place(kitchen,...) | |
| hi/hello | say hello... | |
| fuck/shit | Such language in a high-class establishment like this! | |
| i | inventory | |
| (None) | I beg your pardon? |
Item commands
| Command (Argument) | Action |
|---|---|
| get/take (item) | Removes item from current room; places it in your inventory |
| get/take all | takes all takeable objects in room |
| throw (item) at (location) | Throws the item at something |
| open (container) | Opens the container, whether it is in the room or your inventory |
| open (exit) | Opens the exit for travel |
| read (item) | Reads what is written on readable item |
| drop (item) | Removes item from inventory; places it in current room |
| put (item) in (container) | Removes item from inventory; places it in container |
| turn (control) with (item) | Attempts to operate the control with the item |
| turn on (item) | Turns on the item |
| turn off (item) | Turns the item off |
| move (object) | Moves a large object that cannot be picked up |
| attack (creature) with (item) | Attacks creature with the item |
| examine (object) | Examines, or looks, at an object or item or location |
| inventory | Shows contents of Inventory |
| eat | Eats item (specifically food) |
| shout | Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! |
| close [Door] | Closes door |
| tie (item) to (object) | |
| pick (item) | take/get item |
| kill self with (weapon) | Humorously commits suicide |
| break (item) with (item) | Breaks item |
| kill (creature) with (item) | Attacks creature with the item |
| pray | when you are in temples... |
| drink | drink an item |
Thanks for playing this game!