Fighting Fantasy is a series of single-player fantasy roleplay gamebooks created by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. The first volume in the series was published by Puffin in 1982, with the rights to the franchise eventually being purchased by Wizard Books in 2002. The series distinguished itself by featuring a fantasy role-playing element, with the caption on each cover claiming each title was "a Fighting Fantasy gamebook in which YOU are the hero!" The popularity of the series led to the creation of merchandise such as action figures, board games, role-playing game systems, magazines, novels and video games.

Fighting Fantasy titles published by Puffin Books (1982-95)

Main series

No.TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtSectionsPublishedISBN
1The Warlock of Firetop Mountain[1][2]Steve Jackson &
Ian Livingstone
Peter Andrew JonesRuss Nicholson40019820-14-031538-1
2The Citadel of Chaos[1]Steve JacksonEmmanuel (1st)
Ian Miller (2nd)
Russ Nicholson40019830-14-031603-5
3The Forest of Doom[3]Ian LivingstoneIain McCaigMalcolm Barter40019830-14-031604-3
4Starship Traveller[1]Steve JacksonPeter Andrew JonesPeter Andrew Jones34319830-14-031637-X
5City of Thieves[3]Ian LivingstoneIain McCaigIain McCaig40019830-14-031645-0
6Deathtrap Dungeon[3]Ian LivingstoneIain McCaigIain McCaig40019840-14-031708-2
7Island of the Lizard King[3]Ian LivingstoneIan McCaigAlan Langford40019840-14-031743-0
8Scorpion Swamp[1]Steve Jackson (USA)Duncan SmithDuncan Smith40019840-14-031829-1
9Caverns of the Snow Witch[3]Ian LivingstoneLes EdwardsGary Ward &
Edward Crosby
40019840-14-031830-5
10House of Hell[1]Steve JacksonIan MillerTim Sell40019840-14-031831-3
11Talisman of Death[4][5]Jamie Thomson
& Mark Smith
Peter Andrew JonesBob Harvey40019840-14-031859-3
12Space Assassin[5]Andrew ChapmanChris AchilleosGeoffrey Senior40019850-14-031861-5
13Freeway Fighter[3][5]Ian LivingstoneJim BurnsKevin Bulmer38019850-14-031710-4
14Temple of TerrorIan LivingstoneChris AchilleosBill Houston40019850-14-031832-1
15The Rings of KetherAndrew ChapmanTerry OakesNik Spender40019850-14-031860-7
16Seas of BloodAndrew ChapmanRodney MatthewsBob Harvey40019850-14-031951-4
17Appointment with F.E.A.R.[1]Steve JacksonBrian BollandDeclan Considine44019850-14-031922-0
18Rebel PlanetRobin WaterfieldAlan CraddockGary Mayes40019850-14-031952-2
19Demons of the DeepSteve Jackson (USA)Les EdwardsBob Harvey40019860-14-031921-2
20Sword of the SamuraiMark Smith &
Jamie Thomson
Peter Andrew JonesAlan Langford40019860-14-032087-3
21Trial of Champions[3]Ian LivingstoneBrian WilliamsBrian Williams40019860-14-032039-3
22Robot Commando[1]Steve Jackson (USA)David MartinGary Mayes40019860-14-032152-7
23Masks of MayhemRobin WaterfieldJohn SibbickRuss Nicholson40019860-14-032154-3
24Creature of Havoc[1]Steve JacksonIan MillerAlan Langford46019860-14-032040-7
25Beneath Nightmare CastlePeter Darvill-EvansTerry OakesDave Carson40019870-14-032238-8
26Crypt of the SorcererIan LivingstoneLes EdwardsJohn Sibbick40019870-14-032155-1
27Star StriderLuke SharpAlan CraddockGary Mayes40019870-14-032265-5
28Phantoms of FearRobin WaterfieldIan MillerIan Miller40019870-14-032411-9
29Midnight RogueGraeme DavisJohn SibbickJohn Sibbick40019870-14-032378-3
30Chasms of MaliceLuke SharpLes EdwardsRuss Nicholson40019880-14-032475-5
31Battleblade WarriorMarc GascoigneDavid GallagherAlan Langford40019880-14-032412-7
32Slaves of the AbyssPaul Mason &
Steve Williams
Terry OakesBob Harvey40019880-14-032548-4
33Sky LordMartin AllenLes EdwardsTim Sell40019880-14-032601-4
34Stealer of SoulsKeith Martin (pen name of Carl Sargent)David GallagherRuss Nicholson40019880-14-032658-8
35Daggers of DarknessLuke SharpLes EdwardsMartin McKenna40019880-14-032675-8
36Armies of DeathIan LivingstoneChris AchilleosNik Williams40019880-14-032486-0
37Portal of EvilPeter Darvill-EvansDavid GallagherAlan Langford40019890-14-032839-4
38Vault of the VampireKeith MartinLes EdwardsMartin McKenna40019890-14-032877-7
39Fangs of FuryLuke SharpDavid GallagherDavid Gallagher40019890-14-032935-8
40Dead of NightJim Bambra &
Stephen Hand
Terry OakesMartin McKenna40019890-14-034456-X
41Master of ChaosKeith MartinLes EdwardsDavid Gallagher40019900-14-034010-6
42Black Vein Prophecy[1]Paul Mason &
Steven Williams
Terry OakesTerry Oakes40019900-14-034057-2
43The Keep of the Lich Lord[1]Dave Morris &
Jamie Thomson
David GallagherDavid Gallagher40019900-14-034137-4
44Legend of the Shadow WarriorsStephen HandTerry OakesMartin McKenna40019910-14-034272-9
45Spectral StalkersPeter Darvill-EvansIan MillerTony Hough40019910-14-034366-0
46Tower of DestructionKeith MartinTerry OakesPete Knifton40019910-14-034485-3
47The Crimson TidePaul MasonAlan CraddockTerry Oakes40019920-14-034555-8
48MoonrunnerStephen HandTerry OakesMartin McKenna40019920-14-034937-5
49Siege of SardathKeith P. PhillipsLes EdwardsPete Knifton40019920-14-034947-2
50Return to Firetop Mountain[2]Ian LivingstoneLes EdwardsMartin McKenna40019920-14-036008-5
51Island of the UndeadKeith MartinTerry OakesRuss Nicholson40019920-14-036257-6
52Night DragonKeith MartinTony HoughTony Hough40019930-14-036407-2
53SpellbreakerJonathan GreenAlan LangfordAlan Langford40019930-14-036427-7
54Legend of ZagorKeith Martin (credited
to Ian Livingstone)[6]
Jim Burns &
Martin McKenna
Martin McKenna40019930-14-036566-4
55DeathmoorRobin WaterfieldTerry OakesRuss Nicholson40019940-14-036496-X
56Knights of DoomJonathan GreenTony HoughTony Hough40019940-14-036978-3
57MagehunterPaul MasonIan MillerRuss Nicholson40019950-14-037013-7
58Revenge of the VampireKeith MartinLes EdwardsMartin McKenna40019950-14-037245-8
59Curse of the MummyJonathan GreenMartin McKennaMartin McKenna40019950-14-037553-8

Steve Jackson's Sorcery!

No.TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtSectionsPublishedISBN
The Sorcery! Spell BookSteve JacksonMaggie KneenJohn BlancheNot applicable19830-14-006793-0
1The Shamutanti HillsSteve JacksonJohn BlancheJohn Blanche45619830-14-006794-9
2Kharé - Cityport of TrapsSteve JacksonJohn BlancheJohn Blanche51119840-14-006801-5
3The Seven SerpentsSteve JacksonJohn BlancheJohn Blanche49819840-14-031809-7
4The Crown of KingsSteve JacksonJohn BlancheJohn Blanche80019850-14-031810-0

The Adventures of Goldhawk

No.TitleAuthorCover ArtInterior ArtSectionsPublishedISBN
1Darkmoon's CurseIan LivingstoneSimon DeweyRuss Nicholson8319950-14-036939-2
2The Demon SpiderIan LivingstoneSimon DeweyRuss Nicholson7319950-14-036940-6
3Mudworm SwampIan LivingstoneSimon DeweyRuss Nicholson9419950-14-037069-2
4Ghost RoadIan LivingstoneSimon DeweyRuss Nicholson10119950-14-037070-6

Fighting Fantasy novels

TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtPublishedISBN
The Trolltooth WarsSteve JacksonChris AchilleosRuss Nicholson19890-14-032482-8
DemonstealerMarc GascoigneTerry OakesRuss Nicholson19910-14-034395-4
ShadowmasterIan Livingstone & Marc GascoigneJohn SibbickRuss Nicholson19920-14-032481-X
Zagor Chronicles: FirestormCarl Sargent (credited to Ian Livingstone)Iain McCaigNone19930-14-036864-7
Zagor Chronicles: DarkthroneCarl Sargent (credited to Ian Livingstone)Iain McCaigNone19930-14-036865-5
Zagor Chronicles: SkullcragCarl Sargent (credited to Ian Livingstone)Iain McCaigNone19940-14-036866-3
Zagor Chronicles: DemonlordCarl Sargent (credited to Ian Livingstone)Iain McCaigNone19940-14-036867-1

Fighting Fantasy roleplaying gamebooks

See also Advanced Fighting Fantasy.

TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtPublishedISBN
Fighting Fantasy - The Introductory
Role-playing Game
Steve JacksonDuncan SmithDuncan Smith19840-14-031709-0
The Riddling ReaverPaul Mason & Steve Williams
(Edited by Steve Jackson)
Peter Andrew JonesBrian Williams &
Leo Hartas
19860-14-032156-X
Out of the PitSteve Jackson & Ian Livingstone
(Edited by Marc Gascoigne)
Christos AchilleosVarious1985
1989
0-14-031999-9
0-14-034131-5
Titan - The Fighting Fantasy WorldSteve Jackson & Ian Livingstone
(Edited by Marc Gascoigne)
Christos AchilleosVarious1986
1989
0-14-032127-6
0-14-034132-3
DungeoneerMarc Gascoigne & Pete TamlynJohn SibbickJohn Sibbick19890-14-032936-6
Blacksand!Marc Gascoigne & Pete TamlynJohn SibbickRuss Nicholson19900-14-034396-2
AllansiaMarc Gascoigne & Pete TamlynJohn SibbickRuss Nicholson19940-14-036051-4

Two-player Fighting Fantasy

TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtSectionsPublishedISBN
Clash of the Princes: The Warrior's WayAndrew Chapman & Martin AllenJohn BlancheJohn Blanche50019860-14-032196-9
Clash of the Princes: The Warlock's WayAndrew Chapman & Martin AllenJohn BlancheJohn Blanche50019860-14-032197-7

Miscellaneous Fighting Fantasy titles

TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtPublishedISBN
Warlock MagazineVariousVariousVarious1983-1986N/A
The Tasks of TantalonSteve JacksonSteven LavisSteven Lavis19850-19-279792-1
Casket of SoulsIan LivingstoneIain McCaigIain McCaig19870-19-279791-3
The Fighting Fantasy Poster BookSteve Jackson & Ian LivingstoneChristos AchilleosVarious19900-14-090220-1
The Fighting Fantasy 10th Anniversary YearbookMarc GascoigneTerry OakesVarious19920-14-036290-8

Fighting Fantasy titles published by Wizard Books

Main series 1 (2002–2007)

No.TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtSectionsPublishedISBN
1The Warlock of Firetop MountainSteve Jackson &
Ian Livingstone
Martin McKennaRuss Nicholson40020021-84046-387-2
2The Citadel of ChaosSteve JacksonKevin JenkinsRuss Nicholson40020021-84046-389-9
3Deathtrap DungeonIan LivingstoneMel GrantIain McCaig40020021-84046-388-0
4Creature of HavocSteve JacksonLes EdwardsAlan Langford46020021-84046-391-0
5City of ThievesIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaIain McCaig40020021-84046-397-X
6Crypt of the SorcererIan LivingstoneLes EdwardsJohn Sibbick40020021-84046-396-1
7House of HellSteve JacksonNicholas HallidayTim Sell40020021-84046-417-8
8The Forest of DoomIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaMalcolm Barter40020031-84046-429-1
9Sorcery! The Shamutanti HillsSteve JacksonMel GrantJohn Blanche45620031-84046-430-5
10Caverns of the Snow WitchIan LivingstoneLes EdwardsGary Ward &
Edward Crosby
40020031-84046-432-1
11Sorcery! Kharé - Cityport of TrapsSteve JacksonMel GrantJohn Blanche51120031-84046-433-X
12Trial of ChampionsIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaBrian Williams40020031-84046-434-8
13Sorcery! The Seven SerpentsSteve JacksonMel GrantJohn Blanche49820031-84046-435-6
14Armies of DeathIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaNik Williams40020031-84046-436-4
15Sorcery! The Crown of KingsSteve JacksonMel GrantJohn Blanche80020031-84046-438-0
16Return to Firetop MountainIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaMartin McKenna40020031-84046-481-X
17Island of the Lizard KingIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaAlan Langford40020031-84046-491-7
18Appointment with F.E.A.R.Steve JacksonBrian BollandDeclan Considine44020041-84046-527-1
19Temple of TerrorIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaBill Houston40020041-84046-528-X
20Legend of ZagorKeith Martin (credited
to Ian Livingstone)[6]
Martin McKennaMartin McKenna40020041-84046-551-4
21Eye of the Dragon*Ian LivingstoneMartin McKennaMartin McKenna40720051-84046-642-1
22Starship TravellerSteve JacksonChris MoorePeter Andrew Jones34320051-84046-552-2
23Freeway FighterIan LivingstoneJim BurnsKevin Bulmer38020051-84046-565-4
24Talisman of DeathJamie Thomson &
Mark Smith
Martin McKennaBob Harvey40020061-84046-566-2
25Sword of the SamuraiMark Smith &
Jamie Thomson
Mel GrantAlan Langford40020061-84046-732-0
26Bloodbones*Jonathan GreenMartin McKennaTony Hough40020061-84046-765-7
27Curse of the MummyJonathan GreenMartin McKennaMartin McKenna40020071-84046-802-5
28SpellbreakerJonathan GreenMartin McKennaAlan Langford40020071-84046-807-6
29Howl of the Werewolf*Jonathan GreenMartin McKennaMartin McKenna51520071-84046-838-6
N/AThe Warlock of Firetop Mountain
25th Anniversary Edition
Steve Jackson &
Ian Livingstone
Peter Andrew JonesRuss Nicholson40020071-84046-837-8

*Original stories (not reprints).

Main series 2 (2009–2012)

No.TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtSectionsPublishedISBN
1The Warlock of Firetop MountainSteve Jackson &
Ian Livingstone
Martin McKennaRuss Nicholson4002009978-1-848310-75-9
2The Citadel of ChaosSteve JacksonKevin JenkinsRuss Nicholson4002009978-1-848310-76-6
3Deathtrap DungeonIan LivingstoneMel GrantIain McCaig4002009978-1-848310-77-3
4Stormslayer*Jonathan GreenStephen PlayerStephen Player4002009978-1-848310-78-0
5Creature of HavocSteve JacksonLes EdwardsAlan Langford4602010978-1-848311-12-1
6City of ThievesIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaIain McCaig4002010978-1-848311-13-8
7BloodbonesJonathan GreenMartin McKennaTony Hough4002010978-1-848311-19-0
8Night of the Necromancer*Jonathan GreenMartin McKennaMartin McKenna4502010978-1-848311-18-3
9House of HellSteve JacksonNicholas HallidayTim Sell4002010978-1-848311-22-0
10Eye of the Dragon[2]Ian LivingstoneMartin McKennaMartin McKenna4072010978-1-848311-23-7
11Howl of the WerewolfJonathan GreenMartin McKennaMartin McKenna5152010978-1-848311-94-7
12Trial of ChampionsIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaBrian Williams4002010978-1-848311-93-0
13The Forest of DoomIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaMalcolm Barter4002011978-1-848312-21-0
14Curse of the MummyJonathan GreenMartin McKennaMartin McKenna4002011978-1-848312-43-2
15Armies of DeathIan LivingstoneMartin McKennaNik Williams4002011978-1-848312-34-0
16Appointment with F.E.A.R.Steve JacksonBrian BollandDeclan Considine4402011978-1-848312-44-9
N/ABlood of the Zombies*Ian LivingstoneGreg StaplesKevin Crossley4002012978-1-848314-05-4

*Original stories (not reprints).

Fighting Fantasy titles published by Snowbooks

Fighting Fantasy history

TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtPublishedISBN
YOU Are The Hero:
A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks
Jonathan GreenMartin McKennaVarious2014978-1-909679-38-2 Hardback
978-1-909679-36-8 Paperback
YOU Are The Hero Part 2:
A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks
Jonathan GreenChris AchilleosVarious2017978-1-911390-44-2 Hardback
978-1-911390-45-9 Paperback
YOU Are The Hero: 40th Anniversary Edition
A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks
Jonathan GreenIain McCaigVarious2023TBC Deluxe Hardback
TBC Hardback
978-1-913525-25-5 Paperback

Fighting Fantasy colouring books

TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtPublishedISBN
Official Fighting Fantasy Colouring Book 1:
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
Steve Jackson &
Ian Livingstone
Peter Andrew JonesRuss Nicholson2016978-1-911390-04-6 Hardback
978-1-911390-03-9 Paperback
Official Fighting Fantasy Colouring Book 2:
The Forest of Doom
Ian LivingstoneIain McCaigMalcolm Barter2016978-1-911390-06-0 Hardback
978-1-911390-05-3 Paperback
Official Fighting Fantasy Colouring Book 3:
Deathtrap Dungeon
Ian LivingstoneIain McCaigIan McCaig2016978-1-911390-10-7 Hardback
978-1-911390-09-1 Paperback
Official Fighting Fantasy Colouring Book 4:
City of Thieves
Ian LivingstoneIain McCaigIain McCaig2016978-1-911390-08-4 Hardback
978-1-911390-07-7 Paperback

Fighting Fantasy titles published by Scholastic

Main series (2017–present)

No.TitleAuthor(s)Cover ArtInterior ArtSectionsPublishedISBN
1The Warlock of Firetop MountainSteve Jackson &
Ian Livingstone
Robert BallVlado Krizan4002017978-1407181301
2City of ThievesIan LivingstoneRobert BallVlado Krizan4002017978-1407181264
3The Citadel of ChaosSteve JacksonRobert BallVlado Krizan4002017978-1407181257
4The Forest of DoomIan LivingstoneRobert BallVlado Krizan4002017978-1407181288
5House of HellSteve JacksonRobert BallVlado Krizan4002017978-1407182001
6The Port of Peril*Ian LivingstoneIain McCaig (Hardback)
Robert Ball (Paperback)
Vlado Krizan4002017978-1407184296 Hardback
978-1407181295 Paperback
7Creature of HavocSteve JacksonRobert BallVlado Krizan4602018978-1407186184
8Deathtrap DungeonIan LivingstoneRobert BallVlado Krizan4002018978-1407181271
9Appointment with F.E.A.R.Steve JacksonRobert BallVlado Krizan4402018978-1407186177
10Island of the Lizard KingIan LivingstoneRobert BallVlado Krizan4002018978-1407186207
11Sorcery! The Shamutanti HillsSteve JacksonRobert BallVlado Krizan4562018978-1407186214
12The Gates of Death*Charlie HigsonRobert BallVlado Krizan4702018978-1407186306
13Caverns of the Snow WitchIan LivingstoneRobert BallRobert Ball4002019978-1407188478
14Sorcery! Kharé - Cityport of TrapsSteve JacksonRobert BallRobert Ball5112019978-1407188485
15Assassins of Allansia*Ian LivingstoneKarl Kopinski (Hardback)
Robert Ball (Paperback)
Robert Ball4002019978-1407198330 Hardback
978-1407196831 Paperback
16Return to Firetop MountainIan LivingstoneRobert BallMartin McKenna4002020978-0702305719
17Crystal of Storms*Rhianna PratchettEva EskelinenEva Eskelinen4002020978-1407199689
18Sorcery! The Seven SerpentsSteve JacksonRobert BallJohn Blanche4982022978-0702314193
19Sorcery! The Crown of KingsSteve JacksonRobert BallJohn Blanche8002022978-0702314292
20Secrets of Salamonis*Steve Jackson
(with Jonathan Green)
Tazio BettinTazio Bettin4802022[7]978-1407188492
21Shadow of the Giants*Ian LivingstoneMike McCarthyMike McCarthy4002022978-0702324390 Hardback
978-0702323096 Paperback
22TBC*Ian LivingstoneTBCTBCTBC2024TBC

*Original stories (not reprints).

Other media

Boardgames

TitlePublisherDesignerArtistPublished
The Warlock of Firetop MountainGames WorkshopSteve JacksonPeter Andrew Jones (box), Dave Andrews1986
Legend of ZagorParker Bros. & HasbroIan LivingstoneJim Burns (box), Martin McKenna1993

Electronic gamebooks and computer games

Some gamebooks were released as home computer games or as applications for smartphones.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Clute, John; Grant, John (1999). The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (2nd ed.). Macmillan. p. 511. ISBN 0-312-19869-8.
  2. 1 2 3 Tresca, Michael J. (2010). The Evolution of Fantasy Role-Playing Games. McFarland. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-7864-5895-0.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Clute, Grant (1999) p. 588.
  4. Marshall, Margaret Richardson (1988). An introduction to the world of children's books (2nd ed.). Gower. p. 43. ISBN 0-566-05461-2.
  5. 1 2 3 New Society. Vol. 76. New Society Ltd. 1986. p. 6.
  6. 1 2 Green; Jonathan (2014) You Are the Hero: A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks. Snowbooks Ltd, p. 164. ISBN 9-781909-679368
  7. "Fighting Fantasy co-founders pen two new books for series' 40th anniversary" by Mark Chandler, 13 April 2022, at thebookseller.com
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