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(One thing you didn't realise is that these were illustrated by a freelance artist who worked for Disney, Warner Bros., SEGA, among other companies. His name is Greg Wray!)
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[[File:Doubles.jpg|thumb|400x400px|''Double Trouble'', the first book printed in the ''Nintendo Adventure Books'' series]]
[[File:Doubles.jpg|thumb|400x400px|''Double Trouble'', the first book printed in the ''Nintendo Adventure Books'' series]]
[[File:Nintendo Adventure Book Score Card.jpg|thumb|Score card for ''Monster Mix-Up'']]
[[File:Nintendo Adventure Book Score Card.jpg|thumb|Score card for ''Monster Mix-Up'']]
'''''Nintendo Adventure Books''''' is a series of gamebooks based on games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and the series ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' published from 1991 to 1992. The book series was created by {{wp|Russell Ginns|Clyde Bosco}} and illustrated by Greg Wray.<ref>Katz, Demian. [http://www.gamebooks.org/show_series.php?name=Nintendo+Adventure+Books Gamebooks: Nintendo Adventure Books]. ''Gamebooks''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref><ref>Johnson, David (January 26, 2017). [https://zeldauniverse.net/2017/01/26/choose-your-own-adventure-with-this-remake-of-nintendos-adventure-books Choose your own adventure with this remake of Nintendo's Adventure Books]. ''Zelda Universe''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref> The books require the reader to keep track of inventory items, [[coin]]s, and points. They are similar to Chooseco's ''{{wp|Choose Your Own Adventure}}'' series, but they also have mini-puzzles included to help the reader determine the correct choice of action. The characters' portrayals are mostly based on the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]''.
'''''Nintendo Adventure Books''''' is a series of gamebooks based on games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and the series ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' published from 1991 to 1992. The book series was created by {{wp|Russell Ginns|Clyde Bosco}}.<ref>Katz, Demian. [http://www.gamebooks.org/show_series.php?name=Nintendo+Adventure+Books Gamebooks: Nintendo Adventure Books]. ''Gamebooks''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref><ref>Johnson, David (January 26, 2017). [https://zeldauniverse.net/2017/01/26/choose-your-own-adventure-with-this-remake-of-nintendos-adventure-books Choose your own adventure with this remake of Nintendo's Adventure Books]. ''Zelda Universe''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref> The books require the reader to keep track of inventory items, [[coin]]s, and points. They are similar to Chooseco's ''{{wp|Choose Your Own Adventure}}'' series, but they also have mini-puzzles included to help the reader determine the correct choice of action. The characters' portrayals are mostly based on the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]''.


In 2001, a similar series of gamebook titles was made, called ''[[Game Boy Advance (book series)|Game Boy Advance]]''. The two titles related to the ''Super Mario'' franchise in the series included ''[[Super Mario Advance (book)|Super Mario Advance]]'' and ''[[Warioland 4 (book)|Warioland 4]]''.
In 2001, a similar series of gamebook titles was made, called ''[[Game Boy Advance (book series)|Game Boy Advance]]''. The two titles related to the ''Super Mario'' franchise in the series included ''[[Super Mario Advance (book)|Super Mario Advance]]'' and ''[[Warioland 4 (book)|Warioland 4]]''.
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://gamebooks.org/Series/286/Show Gamebooks.org]
*[http://spectrumofmadness.blogspot.com/search?q=Nintendo+Adventure+Book Spectrum of Madness]
*[http://spectrumofmadness.blogspot.com/search?q=Nintendo+Adventure+Book Spectrum of Madness]


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Revision as of 13:25, November 11, 2023

The cover of Double Trouble.
Double Trouble, the first book printed in the Nintendo Adventure Books series
Score card
Score card for Monster Mix-Up

Nintendo Adventure Books is a series of gamebooks based on games of the Super Mario franchise and the series The Legend of Zelda published from 1991 to 1992. The book series was created by Clyde Bosco.[1][2] The books require the reader to keep track of inventory items, coins, and points. They are similar to Chooseco's Choose Your Own Adventure series, but they also have mini-puzzles included to help the reader determine the correct choice of action. The characters' portrayals are mostly based on the Super Mario Bros. series in the Nintendo Comics System.

In 2001, a similar series of gamebook titles was made, called Game Boy Advance. The two titles related to the Super Mario franchise in the series included Super Mario Advance and Warioland 4.

Books

  1. Double Trouble
  2. Leaping Lizards
  3. Monster Mix-Up
  4. Koopa Capers
  5. Pipe Down!
  6. Doors to Doom
  7. Dinosaur Dilemma
  8. Flown the Koopa
  9. The Crystal Trap (The Legend of Zelda series)
  10. The Shadow Prince (The Legend of Zelda series)
  11. Unjust Desserts
  12. Brain Drain

Featured Super Mario characters

References

  1. ^ Katz, Demian. Gamebooks: Nintendo Adventure Books. Gamebooks. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Johnson, David (January 26, 2017). Choose your own adventure with this remake of Nintendo's Adventure Books. Zelda Universe. Retrieved June 21, 2023.

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Publications
Magazines Famitsu (1986–present) • Nintendo Power (1988–2012) • Club Nintendo (1989–2002) • Club Nintendo Classic (1990) • Nintendo DREAM (1996–present) • Nintendo Power Advance (2001)
Chapter books Super Mario Bros.: Trapped in the Perilous Pit (1989) • Super Mario Bros. 3: Happy Birthday, Princess Toadstool (1990) • Super Mario Bros. 3: The Secret Bridge (1990) • Nintendo Adventure Books (1991) • Donkey Kong Country (1994) • Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle (1995) • Donkey Kong Country: Rescue on Crocodile Isle (1997) • Game Boy Advance (2001) • Mario and the Incredible Rescue (2006) • Super Mario Little Golden Book (2021)
Nintendo Adventure Books Double Trouble (1991) • Leaping Lizards (1991) • Monster Mix-Up (1991) • Koopa Capers (1991) • Pipe Down! (1991) • Doors to Doom (1991) • Dinosaur Dilemma (1991) • Flown the Koopa (1991) • Unjust Desserts (1992) • Brain Drain (1992)
Activity books Donkey Kong (1982–1983) • Super Mario Bros. (1989–1993) • Super Mario Bros. Paint 'n' Marker Book (1989/1993) • Super Mario Ehon (1994–1999) • My Very First Nintendo Game Boy (Donkey Kong Country · Super Mario Adventures) (1997) • Play Nintendo Activity Book (2015) • Nintendo Holiday Activity & Gift Guide (2022)
Guidebooks How to win at Super Mario Bros. (1985) • Hisshō Technique Kan Peki-ban (1986) • Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook Super Mario World (1991) • Mario Mania (1991) • Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten (1994) • Super Donkey Kong 2 Guide Book (1996) • How to Draw Donkey Kong & Friends (1997) • How to Draw Nintendo Heroes and Villains (2004) • How to Draw Nintendo Greatest Heroes & Villains (2007) • Super Mario History 1985-2010 (2010) • Super Mario Memorial Book (2015) • Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia (2015) • Super Mario Odyssey: Kingdom Adventures (2017) • The Art of Super Mario Odyssey (2018)
Comics and manga Super Mario Bros. (1986) • Famicom Manga (1986) • Famicom How-To Manga (1986) • Super Mario Game Land (1986) • Ganbare Mario (1986–2000) • Super Mario Bros. 2 (1986–1988) • Super Mario-kun (Shogaku Ninensei) (1986–1987) • Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988–1989) • Super Mario (1988–1998) • Nintendo Comics System (1990–1991) • Super Mario-kun (1990–present) • Tobidase! Mario (1991–2006) • Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater (1991–1997) • 4koma Manga Ōkoku (1991–2002) • Yoyoino Yoshi-kun (1991–1997) • Super Mario Adventures (1992) • Otenba Peach-hime (1992–1994) • Doki Doki Dai Action Yomimono Super Mario Monogatari (1992–1993) • Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami (1993) • Mario vs. Wario (1993) • Mario vs. Wario: The Birthday Bash (1994) • Uho'uho Donkey-kun (1995–1997) • Super Mario Gaiden: Hige to Boin to Hige (1995) • Super Donkey Kong (1995) • Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special (1995) • 4koma Gag Battle (1995–2004) • Mario & Donkey Daibōken (1995–1998) • Mario no Bōken Land (1999) • Bumm-Badabumm im Urwald (2000) • Donkey Kong in When the Banana Splits (2000) • Uho'uho Daishizen Gag: Donkey Kong (2000–2001) • Hichako no Game Taiken-ki (2002) • Dr. Mario-kun (2003-2007) • "Wario to Saikyō Tag da Fii!" (Densetsu no Starfy) (2003) • Mario Dàmàoxiǎn (2004) • Super Mario-kun (Pikkapika Comics) (2004–2006) • Himemaru no Game Tenkomori! (2005–2006) • Made in Wario (2005) • Stuck? Mizumario's Got Answers! (2005) • Go!! Go!! Mario Kart (2006) • Peach no Daibōken!? (2006–2007) • Waiwai! Wario (2006) • Ore Dayo! Wario Dayo!! (2007–2012) • GO Ketsu Wario (2008–2011) • Oshiete! Kinopio (2008) • Skylanders: Unexpected Allies (2015) • Super Mario Manga Mania (2017) • Super Mario-kun Special Selection (2023) • Super Mario (comic) (canceled)
Miscellaneous New Super Mario Bros. Wii: Simplified Piano Solos (2010)
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