The Wizard of Id's Wiz Math

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The Wizard of Id's Wiz Math is a puzzle game where you guide Spook through dungeon floors by arranging blocks into correct math equations. You tilt the joystick to push or slide blocks into position, with each solved problem unlocking an exit before Turnkey catches up. The challenge comes from tight time limits and physics-like block movement, push too hard and you'll send pieces flying. Early levels focus on single equations, but later stages stack multiple problems, forcing quick thinking under pressure. The game adapts difficulty based on your chosen floor and claimed age, though you can manually adjust either. Released in 1984 for ColecoVision, it blends arithmetic practice with frantic platforming. Community playtests note the clever pressure of balancing math accuracy and escape timing, though the chiptune soundtrack and blocky sprite work remain its most memorable quirks.