text: [Themes: treasure hunt]
  
  > Go down
  You descend the ladder...
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## Alley
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings. A ladder runs up the side of one of the buildings here and the alley opens onto the street just a little to the south.
  
  > Go south
  River Street is a very busy road. You decide to stay in the Alley.
  
  > Go north
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings.
  
  > Go north
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings. A narrow path between the buildings leads to the east.
  
  > Go east
  You slip into the narrow path...
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## River Walk
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. On the far side of the river a concert is being performed. An east/west bridge spans the river here, forming the tunnel through which the river flows below. You also notice a narrow gap between two of the shops to the west.
  
  Suddenly, a group of young men and women dashes past you. Their blue shirts read "Young Democrats of Cherry Hill." The last one to pass by shouts "We heart Hart!"
  
  > wait for the taxi
  You might be waiting a while.
  
  > Wait
  Time passes.
  
  > Go south
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. One souvenir shop in particular stands out from the others. On the far side of the river, a concert is being performed.
  
  Suddenly, a group of Gamers dashes by. Their lemon yellow shirts read "The Brat Pack." You jump with surprise when Judd Nelson gives you an encouraging smack on the backside while running past.
  
  > go south
  River Walk (South)
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. This is the southernmost portion of the Walk. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. Some kind of concert is being performed on the eastern side of the river. A large crowd has congregated here, blocking passage to the east. They seem to be enjoying the view of the river.
  
  A taxicab drives down the street.
  
  > wait for taxi
  The taxicab is already here!
  
  You whistle sharply and the taxicab pulls to the curb. You open the door and climb inside...
  
  This is an older vehicle, but it's surprisingly clean. The pine tree air freshener is a nice touch. The cab driver sits in the front seat. You notice an instruction placard and an ID card affixed to the dashboard.
  
  "Welcome back, Gamer!" the driver says jovially.
  
  > Convention Center
  "Ok, here we go." The cabbie starts the meter and pulls into traffic. He expertly drives you through the city for several minutes before finally arriving at your destination. You pay the fee (plus a generous tip) by check and exit the cab. "Good luck, Gamer!" the cabbie calls to you through the window before pulling away.
  
  You are standing on the east-west sidewalk outside the entrance to the Convention Center to the north. A constant stream of traffic rumbles up and down Cleveland Avenue just feet away.
  
  > go to the east
  You are standing on the east-west sidewalk outside a number of businesses to the north. Installed in the front wall of one of the businesses is a vending machine of some kind. A constant stream of traffic rumbles up and down Cleveland Avenue just feet away.
  
  You can see a hot dog, a styrofoam carton and a man playing a saxophone here.
  
  > look at the list
  (A) The Robert Redford: large, medium roast with cinnamon
  (B) The Princess Di: small, light roast with cream and sugar
  (C) The Stephen King: medium, extra dark roast with cherry
  syrup
  (D) The Air Jordan: extra large, medium roast with extra foam
  (E) The Cyndi Lauper: extra small, light roast with bubble gum
  syrup
  (F) The Mike Tyson: extra large, dark roast, with a shot of
  Tabasco for that extra "punch"
  (G) The Joe Pesci: small macchiato with chocolate sprinkles
  (H) The Scott Baio: plain black coffee
  
  > press g.
  The machine whirs to life. A disposable coffee cup drops from a hidden slot and a jet of hot coffee squirts into the cup. When it has finished a lid drops from the same slot. You secure the lid on the cup before picking it up.
  
  > check what you're carrying
  You are carrying:
  a Joe Pesci (closed)
  a long PVC pipe
  a check book
  a chocolate chip cookie
  an Atom Smasher
  the first maremelade orange riddle card
  a glow stick (providing light)
  a maremelade orange button (being worn)
  your team shirt (being worn)
  
  > go west
  You are standing on the east-west sidewalk outside the entrance to the Convention Center to the north. A constant stream of traffic rumbles up and down Cleveland Avenue just feet away.
  
  A taxicab drives down the street.
  
  > Hail taxi
  You whistle sharply and the taxicab pulls to the curb. You open the door and climb inside...
  
  This is an older vehicle, but it's surprisingly clean. The pine tree air freshener is a nice touch. The cab driver sits in the front seat. You notice an instruction placard and an ID card affixed to the dashboard.
  
  "Welcome back, Gamer!" the driver says jovially.
  
  > River Walk
  "Ok, here we go." The cabbie starts the meter and pulls into traffic. He expertly drives you through the city for several minutes before finally arriving at your destination. You pay the fee (plus a generous tip) by check and exit the cab. "Good luck, Gamer!" the cabbie calls to you through the window before pulling away.
  
  River Walk (South)
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. This is the southernmost portion of the Walk. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. Some kind of concert is being performed on the eastern side of the river. A large crowd has congregated here, blocking passage to the east. They seem to be enjoying the view of the river.
  
  > go north
  The River Walk is truly one of the most majestic sights of the city, especially now that the sun has set. Many shops and restaurants line the western side, each lit with festive hanging lights, which reflect prettily in the water of the river to the east. One souvenir shop in particular stands out from the others. On the far side of the river, a concert is being performed.
  
  > go to the west
  You sneak behind the shops...
  
  (PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE)## Alley
  This north/south alley runs behind the River Walk buildings. A narrow path between the buildings leads to the east.
  
  > show coffee to the man
  You hand the cup to the shabbily dressed man. He takes a long sip and a beatific smile spreads across his face. "Ahhh, that's a good cup o' Joe," he sighs. He takes another sip. "Well, let's see," he continues. "I guess one good turn deserves another." He tosses his lighter to you. "You can keep it, Gamer. I gotta dozen of 'em anyhow."
  
  > examine lighter
  It's a small disposable lighter.
  
  > put Smasher in the tub
  You shove the pole of the Atom Smasher into the gravel. Unfortunately, the pole is rather flimsy and wasn't designed to hold the firework bulb without some other support. The weight of the bulb bends the pole over until the Atom Smasher topples out of the gravel and onto the ground.
  Dropped.
  
  > put pipe in the gravel
  You shove the end of the PVC pipe into the gravel. It sticks up fairly well.
  
  > put Smasher in the pipe
  You slide the Atom Smasher's pole into the long PVC pipe, leaving the bulb of the firework sticking out of one end.
  
  > Light fuse
  You must state what you would like to light the fuse with.
  
  > Light lighter
  Click. A small flame springs to life from the end of the
  lighter.
  
  > Light fuse with lighter
  FOOSH! The Atom Smasher streaks into the night sky. After a moment, the trail of sparks dies away and you fear the firework might have been a dud. Then, there is a huge explosion of red! BOOM! And another of green! CRACK! Yellow! FIZZ! Dozens of explosions light up the night and the crowds of people below start cheering and applauding, many of them racing this direction to get a better view of the spectacle.
  
  You release the pressure on the lighter and the flame goes out.
  
  > check your inventory
  You are carrying:
  a lighter
  a check book
  a chocolate chip cookie
  the first maremelade orange riddle card
  a glow stick (providing light)
  a maremelade orange button (being worn)
  your team shirt (being worn)