Turmoil

Sheikh Abdul Al Kohol, the mad ruler of El Khazi, keeps a fleet of outrageously fancy motor cars parked proudly around his palace.   

Mick the Mechanic — the King’s imported scouse grease‑monkey — has finally had enough of it all. Being paid in sheep’s eyeballs (proper grim) was never part of his career plan, so he has decided to help himself to the Sheikh’s beloved cars and leg it before anyone notices.

Before he can drive off with them into the desert sunset, Mick has to fill the tanks with oil, because the tight‑fisted Sheikh refuses to keep them topped up. Finding oil is not a problem in El Khazi - it’s practically everywhere -  but the grumpy tyrant has surrounded his precious fleet with a squad of fanatical, over‑dramatic bodyguards who will quite happily split you in two with their frightening scimitars should you even breath too heavily over their master's prized possessions.

To avoid suspicion, Mick must pretend to be working — lugging tools about, looking busy, and maintaining an expression of cherubic innocence while secretly pouring oil down the grid that leads straight into the cars.

Mick needs to  grab the oil can, hold it under the dripping tank, and collect a few precious drops. Spill oil anywhere other than down that grid    and it forms a slippery puddle, sending Mick — or any wandering guard — sliding to a spectacular doom.

Tools pop up on shelves now and then. Mick can snaffle a hefty bonus for returning them to the workshop, but the guards get unbelievably stroppy about untidy tools, and before long you’ll hear the unmistakable flap-flap of approaching sandals.

Extra features in this game:

• Switch between full colour and original Spectrum graphics
• Restart the game from any level you have reached so far