The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-legend-of-zelda--majora-s-mask

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game genre?Action-adventure
2. What is the developer?Nintendo EAD
3. What is the main challenge in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask?The moon is falling and you have only three days to stop it. You must finish tasks before the moon hits.
4. How does the time loop work in the game?Link plays the Song of Time on his ocarina, and the world repeats every three days. This loop lets you try again to solve puzzles.

Temporal loop: A narrative or gameplay mechanic where events repeat in a cyclical pattern.
Existential themes: Philosophical ideas concerning existence, meaning, and the human condition.
Cult following: A dedicated group of fans with an intense appreciation for a specific piece of media.
Asset reuse: The practice of using pre-existing game elements, like models or code, in a new project.