The General MI FAQ

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Where can I download the Monkey Island games?

You can't. If you're in the US or Canada you can buy them at the LucasArts Company Store though. None of the Monkey Island games are "abandonware".

 

What is the Secret of Monkey Island ?

Read one of the most thorough theories here: http://www.scummbar.com/resources/articles/read.php?id=2

 

How can I get the old games working on [insert operating system here]?

http://quick.mixnmojo.com has the tools/links you need. Still need help? Try this forum.

 

Where can I find Monkey Island screenshots? How do I take them myself?

You can find screenshots here...

MI1: http://www.scummbar.com/games/media/index.php?in=1&sub=2

MI2: http://www.scummbar.com/games/media/index.php?in=2&sub=2

CMI: http://www.scummbar.com/games/media/index.php?in=3&sub=2

EMI: http://www.escapemi.com/screenshots.php

EMI: http://www.scummbar.com/games/media/index.php?in=4&sub=2

Islands: http://www.scummbar.com/islands/

 

... or do it yourself:

For MI1, MI2 and CMI you can run ScummVM in windowed mode and press the "Print Screen" key to grab a screen. For EMI, you'll need to use a program like Hypersnap DX.

 

Where can I download Monkey Island downloads/music/save games/etc.?

Try these sites:

http://www.scummbar.com/resources/downloads/

 

How do I aquire Monkey Island animations?

Check out these links:

http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=80054

http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77203&highlight=akos

 

Where can I find interviews related to Monkey Island?

Try these sites:

http://brimstone.scummbar.com

http://www.mixnmojo.com/php/site/features.php

http://www.scummbar.com/resources/features/

 

Where can I submit my fan art/music?

Try these sites:

http://brimstone.scummbar.com

http://www.scummbar.com/community/fanwork/

http://www.scummbar.com/community/fanmusic/