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Game Name: Venture
Genre: Adventure
Platform: ColecoVision
Has a newer ColecoVision version of this game been released: No, only Box Variants
Other Platform releases besides this one: Arcade, Intellivision, Atari
Rarity, Loose Cartridge: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, Complete In Box, Used: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
Rarity, New In Box: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Extremly Rare, Unbelievably Rare
The displayed version: Original, Homebrew, Reproduction, Prototype, Recreated, Forgery, Reprogrammed, Converted Game
Value Traded from around: 10 to 110 U.S. $
Arcade Related ColecoVision Game: Yes
Year of Its Original Release: 1981
Initial © and Licensor: Winky™ / Exidy Inc., Coleco Inc.
Based On or similarly with: Arcade Venture
Originally First Developed by: Exidy Inc.
Original Programmed and / or Designed by: Unknown, Exidy Inc.
Original SFX Programmed and / or Composed by: Unknown, Exidy Inc.
ColecoVision Game Version Programmed by: Rick Lay Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision GFX Programmer and / or Designer: Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision SFX Programmer and / or Designer: Coleco Inc.
Sound Output Via: SN 76489AN / AY-3-8910A / WSG 7264 / Compatible
Different Colors for this game Compared to The Original, In This Case: The Arcade Version: Yes
Expanded Color Palette beyond ColecoVisions 16 Permanent Colors: No
Sprite Settings Available to either More Color or Less Flicker: No
Number of Screenshots Provided by: ColecoVision.dk (14), Screenshots processed by: ColecoVision.dk
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems: ColecoVision  Phoenix VGS / PX  ADAM Family Computer System  Z3K*  -  Dina / Bit 7200  -  HB Vision*  -  Bit 90*  -  Onyx*  -  SpliceVision*  -  Analogue Pocket*  -  ADAM+*  -  CV-NUC+*
Working On Following Compatible Hardware Systems With Expansion: ColecoVision  -  ADAM Family Computer System  -  SpectraVideo 318*  -  Hanimex Pencil II*  -  Laser 2001*  -  Salora Manager*
Working On Following Compatible Emulators: ColEM  CoolCV  -  BlueMSX  -  Meka  -  Mess*  -  Bee*  Argon*  MiSTer*  E.mul T.wo*  ColecoDS*  LaunchBox*  -  ADAMem*  Virtuel ADAM*  -  Gearcoleco*
ColecoVision PCB Size, Actual Size, Type and Producent: 16kb., 16,3kb., Coleco Inc., Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Product #: 2417
Freely Available Download Of Game: Yes
Freely Available Download Of Manual: Yes
Sound Test or Ringtone Possible: Yes
ColecoVision Cartridge and Label #, Casing and Producent: CC241701 / 4L1971 / 4L1972 / 4L1974, Standard Black U.S. or European Style, Coleco Inc., CBS Electronics
ColecoVision Label Art, Design and manufacturer by: Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Manual Layout and Design by: Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Manual # and Manufacturer: 2L2085 / 2L2097 / 60.241701.71, CBS Electronics
ColecoVision Box Shown, Box Art and Design by: CBS Version 3, Unknown, Coleco Inc.
ColecoVision Box # and Manufacturer: 7428-6R2, 3P 3949, Holland
Number of Players: 1 or 2
Required: ColecoVision, Phoenix VGS or any other Compatible System + Compatible Controller(s)
ColecoVision Overlay: Original: No, Aftermarket: Yes, Via: Internet
ColecoVision Custom Label Available: Yes, Via: Phil Boland
Different ColecoVision Box than the original one: Yes, Via: Opcode Games
ColecoVision Trading Card Available: Yes, Via: Phil Boland CV 01 and Team Pixelboy ( EU-135-CB-C3-1 )
Publisher and Year: Coleco Industries 1982, CBS 1983
ColecoVision.dk Game #: 20
Purchased: Around Late 1985
Arrived: Around Late 1985
Score Displayed after completion: Yes, Your High Score will be reset when a subsequent game is started: Yes
Instant Save Game Features for each game variation: No, Password System: No, Hall of Fame: No
In-game Pause Feature: No
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Venture

Description:

Winky has climbed deep inside a dungeon laden with incredible treasures, but guarded by terrible monsters.

Equipped with only bow and arrows, he seeks the treasures as the monsters close in.

Guide hin through the dungeon rooms...but don't stop to count your treasures until you're through !.

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Venture, Skill Level: 1.  ▼

 

 

 
XName: Robert Copley. XName: duncantoml.   Name: Alf Spiele.   Name:
1st XScore: 21.005.300 - July 23, 2017. 1st XScore: 10.012.200 - December 03, 2007. 1st XScore: 4.368.400 - January 25, 1986. 1st XScore:
  XName: Tom Duncan.   XName: duncantoml.     Name: Alf Spiele.     Name:
2nd XScore: 11.750.200 - November 03, 2004. 2nd XScore: 4.004.700 - December 01, 2007. 2nd XScore: 3.495.900 - January 07, 1986. 2nd XScore:
  XName: Troy Whelan.   XName: RJ.     Name: Alf Spiele.     Name:
3rd XScore: 7.204.700 - November 02, 2002. 3rd XScore: 1.650.100 - November 30, 2007. 3rd XScore: 3.217.100 - February 19, 1986. 3rd XScore:
  XName: John Beckman.   XName: chuckwalla.     Name: Alf Spiele.     Name:
4th XScore: 5.209.310 - September 02, 1983. 4th XScore: 1.024.100 - December 02, 2007. 4th XScore: 3.167.800 - February 23, 1986. 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 21, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 21, 2019.



ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Venture, Skill Level: 2.  ▼

 

 

 
XName: Robert Copley. XName: DuggerVideoGames.   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 1.002.400 - July 23, 2017. 1st XScore: 1.000.000 - September 25, 2017. 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
  XName: Tom Duncan.   XName: Bmack36.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 611.600 - October 20, 2004. 2nd XScore: 805.200 - October 02.2017. 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore:
  XName: Troy Whelan.   XName: jblenkle.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 274.800 - March 14, 2005. 3rd XScore: 338.800 - October 01, 2017. 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore:
  XName:   XName: jblenkle.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
4th XScore: 4th XScore: 305.800 - September 30, 2017. 4th XScore: 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 21, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 21, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Venture, Skill Level: 3.  ▼

 

 

 
XName: Robert Copley. XName: OriginalJohn.   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 1.547.300 - August 27, 2017. 1st XScore: 1.454.300 - August 17, 2021. 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
  XName: Tom Duncan.   XName: chuckwalla.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 853.200 - March 15, 2005. 2nd XScore: 1.087.000 - November 04, 2011. 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore:
  XName:   XName: chuckwalla.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 1.041.300 - May 02, 2009. 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore:
  XName:   XName: DuggerVideoGames.     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
4th XScore: 4th XScore: 1.031.300 - August 21, 2021. 4th XScore: 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 21, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 28, 2021.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

High Score For The ColecoVision Version Of: Venture, Skill Level: 4.  ▼

 

 

 
XName: James Carter. XName:   Name: Ole Nielsen.   Name:
1st XScore: 38.300 - June 11, 2004. 1st XScore: 1st XScore: 1st XScore:
  XName: Benjamin Strobel.   XName:     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
2nd XScore: 21.200 - January 21, 2000. 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore: 2nd XScore:
  XName: Lafe Travis.   XName:     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
3rd XScore: 16.200 - January 21, 2000. 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore: 3rd XScore:
  XName: Stephen Knox.   XName:     Name: Ole Nielsen.     Name:
4th XScore: 10.600 - January 27, 2000. 4th XScore: 4th XScore: 4th XScore:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated: August 21, 2019.


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:


ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform.
High Score last updated:

ColecoVision.dk Game # 20, Venture was last updated on: April 20, 2025.
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