Back to Skool

Back to Skool expands the school-based action and platforming of its predecessor with a larger play area that includes a neighbouring girls’ school. Eric must navigate lessons, break times, gates, and school staff while finding creative ways to move around the grounds.

Expanded School Grounds

The boys’ and girls’ schools are separated by a high gate controlled by the caretaker Albert. The schools mingle in the central grassy playground during break and lunch, while Eric can also sneak into the girls’ school during lessons by solving the bicycle-lock challenge, using a watered flower, or kissing Hayley through the gate.

New Characters and Mischief

The girls’ school introduces Hayley, Eric’s girlfriend, Miss Take, the headmistress, and girls carrying hockey sticks. Kissing Hayley can persuade her to complete 1,000 of Eric’s lines, though she will only help up to six times.

New troublemaking tools include stink bombs for opening windows, water pistols, mice that cause panic in the girls’ school, and sherry that can be timed and splashed onto teachers to intoxicate them.

Genre: Action, Platform, Puzzle
Platforms: Sinclair ZX Spectrum, ZX Spectrum
Developer: David S. Reidy and Keith Warrington
Publisher: Microsphere