Treasure Quest
 Back to Free Brain Games page

Treasure Quest proves that flashy graphics aren't needed to create a really cool game. This game is also known as "Adventures in Four Dimensions". This is a text-based game that really stretches your ability to mentally visualize, remember, and concentrate. The object of Treasure Quest is to explore all the rooms in the dungeon and collect the treasure, in as few moves as possible. The problem is, you can't see the dungeon!

HOW TO PLAY. Click the game once to activate it. Select the number of dimensions of the dungeon by clicking the "2", "3", or "4" radio button. The more dimensions, the more directions you can move within the dungeon.

If you want to restrict the dungeon to Euclidean geometry, click the "Euclidean space" check box. I don't really understand what that means, but here is the Princeton definition:

Euclidean space is a space in which Euclid's axioms and definitions apply; a metric space that is linear and finite-dimensional.

If anyone can explain that in plain English, please email me through the Contact Me link at left. I'll post your explanation on this page and give you the credit. (If you give me your name and city, I'll post it next to the explanation.)

10/29/08 - Here's how Marilynn (Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA) explains it: One result of Euclid's Axioms two different lines meet in exactly onepoint or are parallel, and there is exactly one line parallel to another linethrough a point not on the line. This seems obvious to us since Euclidean spaceis what we normally visualize. But if space were defined to be points on asphere and lines to be it's great circles, then two different lines meet intwo points and there are no parallel lines. This Spherical (or elliptical)geometry is an example of non-Euclidean geometry and has applications inastronomy and navigation. Telling players that this game is played in Euclideanspace with a certain number of dimensions allows them to visualize moving alonga line, plane, or 3-dimensional space as defined by Euclid and probably assumedby us anyway!

Next, click the OK button to start your treasure quest. A panel of boxes appears with the instructions "Visit all the rooms and return all the treasures to the entrance."

Click the directional buttons (Forward, West, South, and so on) to "move" into new rooms. Try and remember the dungeons maze so you can get out. With 100 rooms per maze, you might want to take notes on paper too!

Some rooms contain treasure. This treasure will be mentioned in the text box on the left side of the game as you enter a room. To collect the treasure, click the "Carry" button. Sometimes you can't pick up the treasure before first performing another action (such as vanquishing the Troll in the room).

There is also a "Way Out" button. However, clicking this has no result until you've played the game for awhile. Click the About button to read the interesting background history about Treasure Quest.

I can see this game being really, really addictive for some people. What a great mental workout that's fun, too!

Game distributed by JavaBoutique.Internet.com. Used with Permission.

---

FOR BEST RESULTS:  Treasure Quest is fun, but it is limited. To really improve your brain, join the Lumosity brain training service. I use Lumosity every day, and it works.

What it is.  Lumosity has scientifically designed games that increase brain power. Each game trains a different skill such as memory, concentration, or mental speed. You play the games online in your browser.

A Lumosity session takes about 15 minutes per day. It is an effective, enjoyable way to keep your brain sharp.

Included free are customized brain training "courses" that boost core brain function (memory, attention, etc.) and peak performance (fluid intelligence, advanced memory). Other free, included courses are designed specifically for students and even medical conditions (ADHD, TBI, cancer recovery).

Try It Free for Two Weeks.  Subscriptions to Lumosity cost about $7 per month. The first two weeks of the subscription is free but does require a credit card to limit free trials to one person.

Give Lumosity a try for a week. Many people say it has changed their lives. Lumosity just might be right for you! If for some reason it's not, cancel during the free trial and it won't cost you anything.

How to Sign Up.  First, go to the Lumosity website and see for yourself what it's all about. When you are ready to sign up for the free trial, click the Create Account link at the top of the page to get started.

---

Back from Treasure Quest to Free Brain Games