Gianna

Slow progress here, but progress nonetheless.  I have picked my emulator (MESS) and learned/mapped the controller setup.  I've made it to H10.  If I remember correctly, once you get the sword, you just keep moving right until ???  (I can't remember).
 

I finished the first labyrinth.

Found a third container.

Need a candle for this one.

Second heart container found!

I'm surprised I still remember this stuff. Sadly I don't remember any more at the moment.

I have printed the map and added the numbers/letters.  I won't be able to start playing until this weekend, but I'm looking forward to it.
 

I was on my way to get to the first labyrinth when an enemy dropped some bombs.  You know what that means?  I can get extra heart containers before tackling the first labyrinth!  One of those containers is here at H-11.  There's another one elsewhere but that area is missing on the map.  Search the right areas of the C section.  You are looking for a large rock.
 

I decided to play on the Classic Mini.  Starting over because I know I'm going to enjoy this adventure with you guys.
 
 

I remember when this game just showed up, hanging on a peg at Wal-Mart.  The gold cart sold me.  Unfortunately I was spending the weekend with my grandma and didn't bring my NES with me.  Two days of holding a new game but couldn't play it was pure hell. I must have read the cover and instructions more than a dozen times.  This game did not take long to become the talk at school.  Ill try to capture some footage.  I have this on my classic mini but can't capture that so I will have to use emulation.

Beat this game a.long time ago.  I haven't revisited the game since.  I will give you a few pointers.  That Over world map will be your biggest asset.  I would print it out, number the top 0 - 15 and the left side A - H.  This way should you get most or stuck we can point you where to go using coordinates.
 

The Overworld Map
The Overworld map is available here, and in more detail on page 46 of the attached Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual. It's dangerous to go alone! Use this map to help guide you along your path:
 

 
 
Map to Level 2 Underground Labyrinth
Use this map to help guide you to the ruins at the top right of the map:
 

@RickR Absolutely!
 
@RickR Perfectly acceptable way to play if that's the right fit for you. Relax and get comfy for the summer!
The original NES cartridge has game save backup, which is one of the reasons why the cartridge was so expensive at the time.
The Legend of Zelda is also available on Nintendo Switch, on the NES Classic Mini, and also on Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and even the Game Boy Advance NES Classics release is acceptable for this Let's Play Challenge, since scoring isn't an issue here.

First question:  Does the game allow saves?  I remember you could save after dying, right?  And maybe some sequence of button presses?

I think I may just play on an emulator so I can save more easily.  It's kind of cheating, I'll admit.  But that's why I never finished this game in the past was the frustration of having to explore every nook of the map.  And then maybe once I know the secrets I'll try again on a real console and cart. 
 
 

Count me in. I remember buying this one before I had even heard about it. I remember holding it and reading the box and knew it was the game I had been waiting for. Absolute classic. 

I'm totally onboard with this one, as I've made several starts on actually finishing LoZ, but sadly never completed it yet.
 

Let's get the word out about Pizza Party Summer!
The more people participating the more fun the challenge!
Spread the word and invite friends all summer long!
 

The Legend of Zelda
Nintendo Entertainment System
Controller: CONTROL PAD / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: LET'S PLAY
Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST June 30th, 2022
Nominated by @Justin
 
 
Objective
RELAX AND ENJOY playing one of our favorite games and share hints, tips, and photos of your progress along the way! In this "Let's Play" Challenge, we are not competing for a high score, and there will not be a winner declared at the end. Instead, this is an opportunity to enjoy a gameplay experience together with friends in the forums. Share new secrets, helpful hints, and your overall thoughts on this title as you progress through the game! This "Let's Play" Challenge is a perfect opportunity to livestream your gameplay or share footage on YouTube, Instagram, Twitch or Facebook. Posts must be made between June 15th through June 30th, 2022. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. 
 
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
 
Play Rules
Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
 
Difficulty Level
Start Legend of Zelda at "square one" with a fresh game.
 
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
Message
Welcome to our 127th Squad Challenge, the first "Let's Play" Challenge of the series! We're trying something new with some "Let's Play" events for this year's Pizza Party Summer! Atari I/O Summer Pizza Party is now PIZZA PARTY SUMMER and runs from June 15th through July 31st! For this Let's Play Challenge we're playing one of the most legendary Nintendo games of all time - the Legend of Zelda. This Let's Play Challenge will run through June 30th, 2022. Remember, this is just for fun, no winner will be announced, but share your thoughts and photos / videos of your progress along the way! Instruction Manual is provided below. It's dangerous to go alone!! 
 
 

 
 
The Legend of Zelda.pdf

I'm in!

Played on OG XBOX Pinball Hall of Fame, 3 Balls.  The six credits in the right corner I racked up in a single game.  Genie is my favorite table in the game's offerings.

Genie (Gottlieb, 1979)
Legends Pinball
Controller: PINBALL / CONTROL PAD / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: Default
Play on: Legends Pinball / Real Pinball Machine / Nintendo Switch / Other / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST July 14th, 2022
Nominated by @Justin
 
 
Objective
Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between July 1st through July 14th, 2022. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor!
 
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
 
Play Rules
Games may be played on any Legends Pinball setup, real pinball machine hardware, Nintendo Switch, any other phone, tablet, console, or emulation, using any controller setup or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
 
Difficulty Level
No difficulty settings apply. We are playing Big Shot using default settings.
 
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More
To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: 
 
 
Message
Welcome to our 130th Squad Challenge, the first "Legends Pinball" Challenge of the series! We're trying something new with some "Legends Pinball" events for this year's Pizza Party Summer! Atari I/O Summer Pizza Party is now PIZZA PARTY SUMMER and runs from June 15th through July 31st! For this Squad Challenge we're playing Genie, a somewhat more complex pinball game released by Gottlieb in 1979. Genie features "a table within a table" in the top left corner and can be incredibly compelling to play. You'll find this to be a simple game, although the paddles feel far apart which leads to some real challenge and potential frustration. You are welcome to play Genie any way you are able to, including on any Legends Pinball set up, on any phone or tablet, and using the real pinball machine itself. This Legends Pinball Challenge will run through July 14th, 2022. Good luck!! 
 
 

 
 

Big Shot (Gottlieb, 1974)
Legends Pinball
Controller: PINBALL / CONTROL PAD / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: Default
Play on: Legends Pinball / Real Pinball Machine / Nintendo Switch / Other / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST June 30th, 2022
Nominated by @Justin
 
 
Objective
Play for the highest possible score using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between June 15th through June 30th, 2022. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor!
 
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
 
Play Rules
Games may be played on any Legends Pinball setup, real pinball machine hardware, Nintendo Switch, any other phone, tablet, console, or emulation, using any controller setup or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
 
Difficulty Level
No difficulty settings apply. We are playing Big Shot using default settings.
 
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More
To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: 
 
 
Message
Welcome to our 128th Squad Challenge, the first "Legends Pinball" Challenge of the series! We're trying something new with some "Legends Pinball" events for this year's Pizza Party Summer! Atari I/O Summer Pizza Party is now PIZZA PARTY SUMMER and runs from June 15th through July 31st! For this Squad Challenge we're playing Big Shot, a very simple pinball game released by Gottlieb in 1974. Big Shot is based on the game of pool. You'll find this to be a simple game, although the paddles feel far apart which leads to some real challenge and potential frustration. You are welcome to play Big Shot any way you are able to, including on any Legends Pinball set up, on any phone or tablet, and using the real pinball machine itself. This Legends Pinball Challenge will run through June 30th, 2022. Good luck!! 
 
 

 
 

Let's get the word out about Pizza Party Summer!
The more people participating the more fun the challenge!
Spread the word and invite friends all summer long!
 

I have this on pinball hall of fame for XBOX and I believe ps2.

All setup but no pizza 😶 Does BBQ chicken count?  That's what we are having for dinner tonight.
 

These settings are correct?
 

First score.
 

I just realized I posted questions on the Community Calendar. (That kind of week, folks.)
 
Where/How can I play Legends Pinball? Where is it available? I'd like to give it a go.