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!