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{{ii}} The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors.  
 
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{{ii}} The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has moderately improved graphics and new character animations. It runs at a slightly higher resolution with more colors.<ref name="versions">[http://www.maniacmansionfan.50webs.com/versions.html Maniac Mansion versions - Maniac Mansion Fan]</ref>
 
{{ii}} The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has moderately improved graphics and new character animations. It runs at a slightly higher resolution with more colors.<ref name="versions">[http://www.maniacmansionfan.50webs.com/versions.html Maniac Mansion versions - Maniac Mansion Fan]</ref>
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{{ii}} For the 2004 VGA fan remake see: [[Maniac Mansion Deluxe]].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==

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Maniac Mansion
Maniac Mansion cover
Developers
LucasArts
Engines
SCUMM
Release dates
DOS March 12, 1988
Mac OS (Classic) October 5, 1987
Maniac Mansion guide on StrategyWiki
Maniac Mansion on Wikipedia
Maniac Mansion
Maniac Mansion 1988
Day of the Tentacle 1993
Maniac Mansion Deluxe (unofficial) 2004
Maniac Mansion Mania (unofficial) 2005
Day of the Tentacle Remastered 2016

Key points

One of the first graphic adventure games to feature cutscenes, multiple protagonists and multiple endings [1]
Also playable in Day of the Tentacle Remastered by using the computer in Ed Edison's room
Can be run under ScummVM
Can be played online in your browser through the Internet Archive Software Library (progress can't be saved however).

General information

The International House of Mojo - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia
Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Prompts for answers from manual, code wheel, etc.
The game had two different releases: original ("Version 1") and enhanced ("Version 2"). See: Version differences. Manual-based copy protection.
DOS
Mac OS
This game is not available digitally.

Version differences

The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors.
The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has moderately improved graphics and new character animations. It runs at a slightly higher resolution with more colors.[2]
For the 2004 VGA fan remake see: Maniac Mansion Deluxe.

Essential improvements

Compatibility on modern systems

In order to run the game on modern systems, you'll need to use DOSBox or ScummVM.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location

Save game data location

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System Location

Video settings

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Input settings

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Audio settings

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Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes Hercules, CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA

System requirements

DOS
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 1.0
Processor (CPU) Intel 8088
System memory (RAM) 256 KB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) CGA
The enhanced version requires 384 KB of RAM

References