Steve Tanner22h ago

Old school #ChooseYourOwnAdventure, translated and published by Timun Mas.

The book itself is 'Escape,' originally CYOA #20 by R. A. Montgomery, one of the co-creators of the series, but in Spain it became #13.

The original 1979–1998 run spanned 185 books, with this Spanish publisher translating around 50%, totaling 90 #gamebooks.

'Escape' and its sequel, 'Beyond Escape,' were both revised and republished when Chooseco brought back the #CYOA series in 2005.
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When I was a child this was my "Choose Your Own Adventure" favourite book -- Cuando era pequeño este fue mi libro favorito de "Elige tu propia aventura" #FromInstagram - 11/07/2015 #instagramimport #books #libros #chooseyourownadventure #eligetupropiaaventura #memories #recuerdos

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Vintage Fantasy Art - NOAI1d ago

« Dungeon of Dread », 1982

by Larry Elmore (American artist, born 1948)
Cover illustration for Dungeons & Dragons Endless Quest book #1, gamebook by Rose Estes
TSR Hobbies Inc., 1982

#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #dungeonsAndDragons #LarryElmore #EndlessQuest #ttrpg #roleplay #gamebooks

‍🌬️3d ago

I'm only just now learning about this book and I wish I could get a copy to hold.
I want to try recreating it in obsidian with interlinking connects to map out in the graph view too 😂 I'm holding off on looking at the spoilers in case I managed to find a copy somewhere soon... ish.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maze%3A_Solve_the_World%27s_Most_Challenging_Puzzle

#PuzzleBook #Puzzle #GameBooks

Maze: Solve the World's Most Challenging Puzzle - Wikipedia

Show threadSteve TannerMay 14

I’ll always love the classic #CYOA approach: why say "You die" in one sentence when you can stretch the existential dread across multiple paragraphs? Much more kid-friendly! 💀🌵

#ChooseYourOwnAdventure #Gamebooks

Steve TannerMay 14

Just found these two #ChooseYourOwnAdventure rereleases at Half Price Books!

🐍 'Lost on the Amazon' was originally #24 (1983), now #9 after a 2005 republish.

🌎 'Trouble on Planet Earth' was #29 (1984), now #11.

Excited to revisit these classics! #Gamebooks #CYOA

Geek NativeFeb 28
The Fighting Fantasy series have been out of print in the States for over two decades but now Steve Jackson Games (not that Steve Jackson) are bringing them back #gamebooks https://www.geeknative.com/171467/steve-jackson-games-to-bring-fighting-fantasy-solo-gamebooks-back/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-GNBlogWave1
Steve Jackson Games to bring Fighting Fantasy solo gamebooks back

If you've ever had to explain that Steve Jackson of the Fighting Fantasy series by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone is no relation to Steve Jackson of Steve Jackson Games, buckle up!

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Vivienne DunstanFeb 26
I have previously written up a detailed review of the earlier Midsomer Murders gamebook in the same series. If anything I thought the second instalment I read today was even stronger. https://vivsacademicblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/30/midsomer-murders-as-a-choose-your-own-adventure-style-gamebook/ #gamebooks #MidsomerMurders #interactivefICTION #CYOA #tv #books #Bookstodon
Midsomer Murders as a choose your own adventure style gamebook

I’ve enjoyed gamebooks for many decades. These are a form of fiction where the story offers the reader choices, allowing branching narratives, which you choose by turning to a different numbered se…

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Vivienne DunstanFeb 26
This morning's reading, the second in the Midsomer Murders gamebooks. Very happy with my investigation today, even if there was admittedly lots of fingers stuck in the book's pages at various points! Much fun, captures the essence of the TV series. There is a 3rd Midsomer Murders gamebook planned. #interactiveFiction #gamebooks #CYOA #CrimeFiction #Bookstodon #MidsomerMurders #books
ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝Feb 24

The Fighting Fantasy adventure books now live on Kickstarter

https://feddit.uk/post/24685870

The Fighting Fantasy adventure books now live on Kickstarter - Feddit UK

> The classic Fighting Fantasy solo adventure books have returned in a new edition now live on Kickstarter: > >>In 2024, Steve Jackson Games announced an historic publishing collaboration with Games Workshop co-founders and Fighting Fantasy co-creators Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson to bring Fighting Fantasy back to the United States. Now the first five books in this classic series are available via a Kickstarter campaign that gives fans early access to these exciting solo game books. >> >>Fighting Fantasy is a series of adventures in which players create a character and take part in an epic adventure. Along the way, their decisions – and dice rolls – will determine the outcome of the story. The Fighting Fantasy Kickstarter campaign includes the following titles: >> * The Warlock of Firetop Mountain by Steve Jackson (UK) and Ian Livingstone >> * Deathtrap Dungeon by Ian Livingstone >> * City of Thieves by Ian Livingstone >> * The Citadel of Chaos by Steve Jackson (UK) >> * The Forest of Doom by Ian Livingstone >> >> … >> >> Pledge levels include a $15 option for The Warlock of Firetop Mountain and a $60 option for all five books in the set. A retailer pledge level is also available. Stretch goals will be announced at a later date. >> >>All five titles will be available in stores in the summer of 2025. An additional five volumes are slated for release in fall.

KäsekuchenFeb 20

The Armchair General - Gegen Nazis zu kämpfen wird niemals alt. Hier habe ich Alternative Geschichte zum Zweiten Weltkrieg bekommen. Endlich mal wieder ein Papierbuch   

Ich bin sehr gespannt. Ich fand damals "Can You #Brexit Without Breaking Britain" schon sehr unterhaltsam.

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