Cave of the Word Wizard
Commodore 64 · 1982
About this game
This edutainment game for the Commodore 64 required players to spell specific words in order to progress through the titular Wizard's cave.
Successfully spelling words gives the player name-brand adhesive bandages useful for treating snake bites and scorpion stings.
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Failing to spell words correctly causes the wizard to drain energy from your flashlight.
The game ends when you run out of bandages, run out of light, or if you can successfully collect all four crystals and escape the cave.
The game impressively relied on the Commodore 64's ability to produce recorded voice clips.
Whether it did so successfully is a matter of debate.
About Commodore 64
Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is the best-selling home computer model of all time, with an enormous software library spanning games, productivity tools, and everything in between. C64 game collecting centers on cassette tapes and floppy disks in their original packaging — physical media that's inherently fragile, so complete, working copies from the era are increasingly prized by retro computing collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Cave of the Word Wizard for Commodore 64 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.15 |
| 2026-07-19 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €21.15 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Cave of the Word Wizard, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore 64 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cave of the Word Wizard worth?
Cave of the Word Wizard for Commodore 64 is currently worth €21.15 loose, €21.15 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cave of the Word Wizard rare?
Cave of the Word Wizard has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Commodore 64 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Cave of the Word Wizard?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Cave of the Word Wizard, loose is €21.15 and CIB is €21.15 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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