The Pyramid of Sphinx, only referred as a Pyramid (ピラミッド) in Japanese, is the sixth round in Wonder Boy in Monster Land, located in the Mam Desert. It is the original version of the Pyramid seen in Wonder Boy in Monster World.
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The pyramid is divided into two or three areas, depending on the game version:
- The pyramid's first area is filled with spikes, and the player must proceed while avoiding from falling on them. A few Gold Collectors block the path. There is a magic shop hidden near the exit that can only be reached with the best boots.
- There are two paths to the second area. The highest path, which is safer, gives access to a hospital. The lower path, accessed from the path near the spikes, starts near a hidden armor shop. Once the player falls from the higher area, it is not possible to return due to the height. The area has skeletons in most versions, while the Master System version has several blue snakes and a Master Rat. Most versions also have two Skeletons, while the Master System version has an Anaconda and a Roper. In most versions this section and the following are the same and only have one opening connecting them, while they are divided in two areas in the Master System version and has an extra opening to the left that drops the player near the boss door, but prevents access to the shops.
- After dropping from the left pit, depending on the current boots, the player can access a hidden boots shop to the right. To the left is a bar, where Betty works. If the player got the letter for Betty in the Mam Desert, it can be delivered by buying a drink. As thanks, buying drinks will have Betty giving a hint to the correct answer to the Sphinx's enigma. The boss room is accessed from the right corner of the area. The Sphinx is a powerful foe, but it gives the player a chance to avoid the fight by solving its enigma. The question and the right answer vary with each new game, so without Betty's hint it will be luck based. If answered correctly, the Sphinx will allow the player to continue unharmed. If the answer is wrong, the player will have to fight against the Sphinx.
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