Master Game Strategy Guide Database Website

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A portable database of 4,450 video game strategy guides with cover images.
This includes all current known ISBN pronted guides in the USA.
Updates will be released in versions as new metadata is aquired.

QUICK START - WINDOWS (NO PYTHON NEEDED)
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1. Double-click "e;start_no_python.bat"e;
2. Your browser will open automatically

ALTERNATIVE - WINDOWS WITH PYTHON
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1. Double-click "e;start_server.bat"e;
2. Your browser will open automatically

QUICK START - MAC/LINUX
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1. Double-click "e;start_server.sh"e;
(may need to right-click → Open)
2. Your browser will open automatically

NOT WORKING?
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• Try "e;MasterGuideDatabase.html"e; - opens directly in browser
• Windows users: Try "e;portable_server.hta"e; (runs as app)
• Open "e;run_local.html"e; for more options

WHAT'S INCLUDED
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• 4,450 Game Strategy Guides with metadata
• High-quality cover images for each guide
• Search by title, author, publisher, or ISBN
• Filter by 21 game categories
• Mobile-friendly interface
• Works completely offline

TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you see a blank page or "e;file not found"e;:
- You need to run a local server (browser security)
- Use the launcher scripts provided
- Or see run_local.html for alternatives

Python not installed?
- Windows: Download from python.org
- Mac/Linux: Usually pre-installed

DATABASE STATS
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• Total Guides: 4,450
• All with Cover Images
• Categories: 21
• Publishers: 244
• Years: 1989-2024

Enjoy exploring video game guide history!