Maniac Mansion

ADVENTURE 1989

Maniac Mansion is a groundbreaking point-and-click adventure game that set the standard for the genre. Developed by Lucasfilm Games (later LucasArts), it follows a group of teenagers who must infiltrate the eerie Edison mansion to rescue their kidnapped friend, Sandy. Inside, they face a bizarre cast of characters including a mad scientist, a sentient meteor, and a strange family with dark secrets.

Featuring multiple playable characters, branching paths, and innovative SCUMM interface, Maniac Mansion blends horror, sci-fi, and offbeat humor into a cult classic experience that redefined interactive storytelling on MS-DOS.

Genre: ADVENTURE
Release: 1989
Developer: LucasArts
Publisher: -

Just play it!

Tip: Press Alt + Enter to toggle fullscreen mode

Quick tips — new to MS-DOS games?

Click inside the game to give it keyboard/mouse focus.
Ctrl + F10 — release or re-capture the mouse cursor.
Saving varies by game — look for Save in the in-game menu (Esc or F1), or try F5 / F7.
Some games use passwords instead of saves — note it down!
Controls are often shown on the game's intro or title screen — don't skip them.
🖥️ CRT filter is on by default for that authentic monitor look. Toggle it with Alt+F7 or the CRT: ON/OFF button in the bottom-right corner of the game. Your preference is remembered.