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{{stub}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Maniac Mansion Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Maniac Mansion Cover.jpg
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|SCUMM}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|SCUMM|Original}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|Re-release}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 12, 1988}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 12, 1988}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 5, 1987}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 5, 1987}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 18, 2017}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 18, 2017|wrapper=ScummVM}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 18, 2017}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 18, 2017|wrapper=ScummVM}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 18, 2017}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 18, 2017|wrapper=ScummVM}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|maniac-mansion|}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Maniac Mansion}}
 
|steam appid  = 529890
 
|steam appid  = 529890
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|gogcom page  = maniac_mansion
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|gogcom id    = 1832758895
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|hltb        = 5604
 +
|lutris      = maniac-mansion
 +
|mobygames    = 714
 
|strategywiki = Maniac Mansion
 
|strategywiki = Maniac Mansion
 
|wikipedia    = Maniac Mansion
 
|wikipedia    = Maniac Mansion
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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|license      = commercial
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}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
 +
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|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Maniac Mansion}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{++}} Can be run under [http://scummvm.org ScummVM]
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{{++}} Can be run under [[ScummVM]].
 
{{ii}} Also playable in [[Day of the Tentacle]] and [[Day of the Tentacle Remastered]] by using the computer in Ed Edison's room
 
{{ii}} Also playable in [[Day of the Tentacle]] and [[Day of the Tentacle Remastered]] by using the computer in Ed Edison's room
 
{{ii}} One of the first graphic adventure games to feature cutscenes, multiple protagonists and multiple endings<ref name="history">[http://www.maniacmansionfan.50webs.com/history.html Maniac Mansion history - Maniac Mansion Fan]</ref>
 
{{ii}} One of the first graphic adventure games to feature cutscenes, multiple protagonists and multiple endings<ref name="history">[http://www.maniacmansionfan.50webs.com/history.html Maniac Mansion history - Maniac Mansion Fan]</ref>
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{{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/maniac-mansion/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series
 
{{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/maniac-mansion/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series
 
{{GOG.com links|1456922969|maniac_mansion}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1456922969|maniac_mansion}}
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/529890/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/529890/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical | The game had two different releases: original ("Version 1") and enhanced ("Version 2"). See: [[#Version differences|Version differences]]. Manual-based copy protection. |  | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical | The game had two different releases: original ("Version 1") and enhanced ("Version 2"); See [[#Version differences|Version differences]].<br/>Manual-based copy protection. |  | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | maniac_mansion | DRM-free |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | maniac-mansion | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 529890 | Steam | Pre-packaged with ScummVM. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4542-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | maniac_mansion | DRM-free |  Pre-packaged with [[ScummVM]]. Includes both original and enhanced versions. |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 529890 | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[ScummVM]]. Includes both original and enhanced versions. |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Can be played online in your browser through the [https://archive.org/details/msdos_Maniac_Mansion_1987 Internet Archive Software Library] (progress can't be saved however).
 
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors.  
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{{ii}} The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors and uses the same resolution-reduced sprites as the original Commodore 64 version (with a slightly different color palette).<ref name="gdc">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD64ExGHBWE Classic Game Postmortem: Maniac Mansion - YouTube]</ref>
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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>
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{{ii}} The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has moderately improved graphics and new character animations. It runs at a native 320x200 resolution with more overall 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]].
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{{ii}} For the 2004 VGA fan remake, see [[Maniac Mansion Deluxe]].
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====Easter Egg====
 +
The game was also released as a type of "easter egg", embedded in the sequel [[Day of the Tentacle]]. It can be accessed from a computer resembling a Commodore 64 inside the Day of the Tentacle game. Alternatively it can also be accessed directly from DOS by renaming {{file|MANIAC.OVL}} to {{file|MANIAC.EXE}}. However, this version is somewhat broken. If you start it on a computer with Tandy graphics or EGA graphics adapter you will get a corrupted screen. But it will work fine with a VGA graphics adapter in EGA mode. This is not an issue normally when accessing the game through Day of the Tentacle, as that game requires a VGA adapter. But it means you cannot experience the 3-channel Tandy sound with this edition.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Compatibility on modern systems===
 
===Compatibility on modern systems===
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{{ii}} In order to run the game on modern systems, you'll need to use [[DOSBox]] or [http://scummvm.org ScummVM].
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{{ii}} In order to run the game on modern systems, you'll need to use [[DOSBox]] or [[Engine:ScummVM|ScummVM]].
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===Higher quality music (DOSBox and ScummVM)===
 +
{{ii}} The music in this game was composed for the Tandy 3-voice, which produced more advanced sound than the default PC speaker (beeper) found in most computers running DOS. To emulate this in [[DOSBox]], set {{code|1=tandy=true}} under {{code|[speaker]}} in the [[DOSBox#DOSBox configuration|configuration file]]. To emulate this in [[ScummVM]], override the global audio settings and set {{code|Music Device}} to {{code|IBM PCjr}} under the audio tab in the [[Engine:ScummVM#Access individual game options|individual game options]] for Maniac Mansion.
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{{++}} The latest versions of ScummVM default to {{code|IBM PCjr}} mode.
 +
 
 +
===Higher quality graphics in V2 "enhanced" version (ScummVM)===
 +
{{ii}} By default, ScummVM defaults to EGA visuals, which max out at 16 onscreen colors (out of a 64-color palette). While this is accurate to how it would be displayed on authentic IBM-compatible hardware, it results in a noticeable "sunburnt" effect on characters' skin-tones. This can be alleviated by changing the {{code|Render Mode}} in the [[Engine:ScummVM#Access individual game options|individual game options]] to [[Wikipedia:Amiga|{{code|Amiga}}]], which supports up to 32 onscreen colors (out of a 4096-color palette), allowing for more natural skin-tones, amongst other enhancements.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://forums.scummvm.org/viewtopic.php?p=18617#p18617|title=What are the best versions of each game? - ScummVM :: Forums|date=2019-10-10|snippet=I thought (and still think) that the Amiga version of MM was best.<br/>It had better music and the skin color was more natural, not that "sunburn" look as in the PC enhanced version.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_16-bit_computer_color_palettes|title=List of 16-bit computer color palettes - Wikipedia|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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 +
===Mouse support===
 +
By default the on-screen cursor can only be controlled with the keyboard. Press SHIFT-M to toggle between controlling the on-screen cursor with the mouse or keyboard.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
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|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
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|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
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|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|uplay                =  
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|origin                   =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed                  = false
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|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]] or ScummVM).
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind                =  
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|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = n/a
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers         = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =  
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|other button prompts     = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|light bar support notes   =  
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound can only be toggled.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound can only be toggled.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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|red book cd audio        =
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|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |fan notes =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = Fan translation by PRCA/Old-Games.RU [http://www.questomania.ru/prca/files.php download link #1] and [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/111-maniac-mansion-%C2%AB%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BD%D1%8F%D0%BA-%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%8C%D1%8F%D0%BA%D0%B0%C2%BB-%D1%80%D1%83%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BE%D1%82-prca-%D0%B8-%C2%AB%D0%B1%D1%8E%D1%80%D0%BE-%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B2-old-gamesru%C2%BB/ #2]
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  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
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|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
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|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux 68k app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = true
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|mac os executable notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minOS    = 1.0
 
|minOS    = 1.0
 
|minCPU  = Intel 8088
 
|minCPU  = Intel 8088
−
|minRAM  = 256 KB
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|minRAM  = 256 KB (original)/384 KB (enhanced)
 
|minHD    =  
 
|minHD    =  
 
|minGPU  = CGA
 
|minGPU  = CGA
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} The enhanced version requires 384 KB of RAM
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 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
 +
|minCPU  = 1.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 +
|minHD    = 40 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minDX    = 7.0
 +
|minaudio = 16-bit sound card
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  = 1.4 GHz
 +
|recRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recDX    = 9
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Mac OS
 +
|minOS    =
 +
|minCPU  =
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|minRAM  =
 +
|minHD    =
 +
|minGPU  =
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 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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}}
 +
 
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = OS X
 +
|minOS    = 10.7.0
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|minHD    = 40 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
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|notes    = {{ii}} A two-button mouse is recommended.
 +
}}
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 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Linux
 +
|minOS    = Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04
 +
|minCPU  = 2 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 +
|minHD    = 40 MB
 +
|minGPU  = OpenGL compatible
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|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 +
 
 +
|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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{{References}}
 
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 18 July 2023

Maniac Mansion
Maniac Mansion cover
Developers
LucasArts
Engines
Original SCUMM
Re-release ScummVM
Release dates
DOS March 12, 1988
Mac OS (Classic) October 5, 1987
Windows (ScummVM) December 18, 2017
macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) December 18, 2017
Linux (ScummVM) December 18, 2017
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Genres Adventure
Series Maniac Mansion
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Maniac Mansion on HowLongToBeat
Maniac Mansion on IGDB
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Maniac Mansion guide on StrategyWiki
Maniac Mansion on MobyGames
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

Maniac Mansion is a singleplayer adventure game in the Maniac Mansion series.

Key points

Can be run under ScummVM.
Also playable in Day of the Tentacle and Day of the Tentacle Remastered by using the computer in Ed Edison's room
One of the first graphic adventure games to feature cutscenes, multiple protagonists and multiple endings[1]

General information

The International House of Mojo - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia
Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

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
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Pre-packaged with ScummVM. Includes both original and enhanced versions.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 Pre-packaged with ScummVM. Includes both original and enhanced versions.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Version differences

The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors and uses the same resolution-reduced sprites as the original Commodore 64 version (with a slightly different color palette).[2]
The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has moderately improved graphics and new character animations. It runs at a native 320x200 resolution with more overall colors.[3]
For the 2004 VGA fan remake, see Maniac Mansion Deluxe.

Easter Egg

The game was also released as a type of "easter egg", embedded in the sequel Day of the Tentacle. It can be accessed from a computer resembling a Commodore 64 inside the Day of the Tentacle game. Alternatively it can also be accessed directly from DOS by renaming MANIAC.OVL to MANIAC.EXE. However, this version is somewhat broken. If you start it on a computer with Tandy graphics or EGA graphics adapter you will get a corrupted screen. But it will work fine with a VGA graphics adapter in EGA mode. This is not an issue normally when accessing the game through Day of the Tentacle, as that game requires a VGA adapter. But it means you cannot experience the 3-channel Tandy sound with this edition.

Essential improvements

Compatibility on modern systems

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

Higher quality music (DOSBox and ScummVM)

The music in this game was composed for the Tandy 3-voice, which produced more advanced sound than the default PC speaker (beeper) found in most computers running DOS. To emulate this in DOSBox, set tandy=true under [speaker] in the configuration file. To emulate this in ScummVM, override the global audio settings and set Music Device to IBM PCjr under the audio tab in the individual game options for Maniac Mansion.
The latest versions of ScummVM default to IBM PCjr mode.

Higher quality graphics in V2 "enhanced" version (ScummVM)

By default, ScummVM defaults to EGA visuals, which max out at 16 onscreen colors (out of a 64-color palette). While this is accurate to how it would be displayed on authentic IBM-compatible hardware, it results in a noticeable "sunburnt" effect on characters' skin-tones. This can be alleviated by changing the Render Mode in the individual game options to Amiga, which supports up to 32 onscreen colors (out of a 4096-color palette), allowing for more natural skin-tones, amongst other enhancements.[4][5]

Mouse support

By default the on-screen cursor can only be controlled with the keyboard. Press SHIFT-M to toggle between controlling the on-screen cursor with the mouse or keyboard.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\PREFS
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/529890/pfx/[Note 1]
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME.*
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/529890/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud
ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
60 FPS and 120+ FPS

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound can only be toggled.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Game is text-based.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Russian
Fan translation by PRCA/Old-Games.RU download link #1 and #2

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 (original)/384 KB (enhanced)
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) CGA
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) 1.0 GHz 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7.0 compatible DirectX 9 compatible
Sound (audio device) 16-bit sound card
Mac OS
Minimum
Operating system (OS)
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.7.0
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
A two-button mouse is recommended.
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL compatible
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Maniac Mansion history - Maniac Mansion Fan
  2. ↑ Classic Game Postmortem: Maniac Mansion - YouTube
  3. ↑ Maniac Mansion versions - Maniac Mansion Fan
  4. ↑ What are the best versions of each game? - ScummVM :: Forums - last accessed on 2019-10-10
    "I thought (and still think) that the Amiga version of MM was best.
    It had better music and the skin color was more natural, not that "sunburn" look as in the PC enhanced version.    "
  5. ↑ List of 16-bit computer color palettes - Wikipedia - last accessed on May 2023