There are several special rooms which appear randomly through Gloomy Caves levels 2-5. These include
* [[Dwarven Minefield]] - a large room filled with covered mines and many items. No creatures spawn in this room, although they may wander in and set off a chain reaction of explosions. It is very important to walk carefully through this room, and use some sort of trap-detection or fire-resistance. The rooms of a minefield level are larger than average.
* [[Werewolf Lair]] - A small room shaped like a fat plus sign, which contains a [[werewolf]] and a dozen deadly wolves. These wolves have a very accurate attack so it is important to have protection on your limbs before attempting to defeat them. This particular werewolf always carries a [[Scrolls|scroll of enchant armor]] and a [[Scrolls|scroll of enchant weapon]].
* [[Merka|Merka's Shop]] - Merka is a shopkeeper in Gloomy Caves. He and the monsters have a mutual agreement not to attack one another. You may buy or sell items from him, but beware that you do not accidentally kick his door down.