Mines of Magrathea

Mines of Magrathea is a game set within the universe of Douglas Adams' famous series. Players take on the role of Ford Prefect, who must navigate the perilous mines of Magrathea to repay a massive debt. The goal is to collect bags of money while avoiding invisible mines that become visible only for a brief moment.

The game is a unique blend of strategy and memory challenge, as players must remember the locations of mines after they disappear. Each level introduces more mines, increasing the difficulty and requiring quick thinking to avoid disaster.

Developed for the SAM Coupé, the game was originally a Spectrum version by Paul E. Collins. Jim Waterman upgraded it for the 2022 CSSCGC competition, adding new features and enhancements that leverage the SAM Coupé's capabilities.

The storyline involves Ford's reckless spending with a stolen Dine-O-Charge card, leading to a debt of over a million Altairian dollars. With the Vogons on his trail, Ford's only hope is to gather enough money from the Magrathean mines to settle his debts and escape their wrath.