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[[File:Nab7.jpg|thumb|400x400px|''Dinosaur Dilemma'']] | [[File:Nab7.jpg|thumb|400x400px|The cover of ''Dinosaur Dilemma'']] | ||
'''''Dinosaur Dilemma''''' is the seventh | '''''Dinosaur Dilemma''''' is the seventh book in the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'' series. The book was written by {{wp|Russell Ginns|Clyde Bosco}}. It is the first to be based on the then-brand-new ''[[Super Mario World]]'', shortly after which it takes place. | ||
==Plot synopsis== | ==Plot synopsis== | ||
'''The story from the back cover:''' | '''The story from the back cover:''' | ||
<blockquote>'''Flying Duo Battles [[ | <blockquote>'''Flying Duo Battles [[Bowser's Minions|Koopa Clan]]'''<br>[[Mario]] and his new [[dinosaur]] friend, [[Yoshi]], fly across [[Dinosaur Land]] to save Yoshi's homeland from the dreaded Koopa Clan. [[Bowser]]'s armies have invaded the peaceful kingdom of the dinosaurs, threatening Yoshi's friends and family with total extinction.<br><br>As in all Nintendo Adventure Books, you control the action. Only you can make the choices that allow Mario and Yoshi to overcome the perils they face on the rocky shores of Dinosaur Land. Help them crack codes, solve puzzles, conquer mazes, and subdue enemies. Together, you must outwit a whole new collection of Koopa creeps—or go down in final defeat!</blockquote> | ||
==Items== | ==Items== | ||
*[[Cape Feather]] | *[[Cape Feather|Magic Feather]] | ||
*[[Scissors (Dinosaur Dilemma)|Scissors]] | *[[Scissors (Dinosaur Dilemma)|Scissors]] | ||
*[[Super Star|Starman]] | *[[Super Star|Starman]] | ||
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*[[Gary Koopa]] | *[[Gary Koopa]] | ||
*Governor B. Ron Tosaur <small>(mentioned)</small> | *Governor B. Ron Tosaur <small>(mentioned)</small> | ||
*[[Iggy Koopa]] <small>(part of a puzzle)</small> | *[[Iggy|Iggy Koopa]] <small>(part of a puzzle)</small> | ||
*[[James Fennimore Koopa]] | *[[James Fennimore Koopa]] | ||
*[[Larry Koopa]] | *[[Larry|Larry Koopa]] | ||
*[[Luigi]] | *[[Luigi]] | ||
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*[[Mario]] | *[[Mario]] | ||
*[[Morton Koopa Jr.]] <small>(part of a puzzle)</small> | *[[Morton|Morton Koopa Jr.]] <small>(part of a puzzle)</small> | ||
*[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] <small>(mentioned)</small> | *[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] <small>(mentioned)</small> | ||
*[[Thesaurus]] | *[[Thesaurus]] | ||
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*[[Times-Square-atops]] | *[[Times-Square-atops]] | ||
*[[Wart]] | *[[Wart]] | ||
*[[Wendy O. Koopa]] <small>(part of a puzzle)</small> | *[[Wendy|Wendy O. Koopa]] <small>(part of a puzzle)</small> | ||
*[[Yoshi]] | *[[Yoshi]] | ||
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==Score chart== | ==Score chart== | ||
* | *2,600 pts. or more – Prehistoric Pipe Protector... You're plunging with power! | ||
* | *2,500–2,599 pts. – Competent Clog-Catcher | ||
* | *2,000–2,399 pts. – Drain Ranger | ||
* | *1,000–1,999 pts. – Part-Time Plunger | ||
*999 | *999 pts. or fewer – Puny Pre-Plunger | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*The highest rank that can be obtained in the book, "Prehistoric Pipe Protector... You're plunging with power!", appears to be a reference to the advertisement slogan of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. | |||
{{Publications}} | {{Publications}} | ||
[[Category:Dinosaur Dilemma|*]] | [[Category:Dinosaur Dilemma|*]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo Adventure Books]] | [[Category:Nintendo Adventure Books]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:40, December 1, 2024
Dinosaur Dilemma is the seventh book in the Nintendo Adventure Books series. The book was written by Clyde Bosco. It is the first to be based on the then-brand-new Super Mario World, shortly after which it takes place.
Plot synopsis[edit]
The story from the back cover:
Flying Duo Battles Koopa Clan
Mario and his new dinosaur friend, Yoshi, fly across Dinosaur Land to save Yoshi's homeland from the dreaded Koopa Clan. Bowser's armies have invaded the peaceful kingdom of the dinosaurs, threatening Yoshi's friends and family with total extinction.
As in all Nintendo Adventure Books, you control the action. Only you can make the choices that allow Mario and Yoshi to overcome the perils they face on the rocky shores of Dinosaur Land. Help them crack codes, solve puzzles, conquer mazes, and subdue enemies. Together, you must outwit a whole new collection of Koopa creeps—or go down in final defeat!
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Score chart[edit]
- 2,600 pts. or more – Prehistoric Pipe Protector... You're plunging with power!
- 2,500–2,599 pts. – Competent Clog-Catcher
- 2,000–2,399 pts. – Drain Ranger
- 1,000–1,999 pts. – Part-Time Plunger
- 999 pts. or fewer – Puny Pre-Plunger
Trivia[edit]
- The highest rank that can be obtained in the book, "Prehistoric Pipe Protector... You're plunging with power!", appears to be a reference to the advertisement slogan of the Nintendo Entertainment System.
