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Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time computer game for Macintosh

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
A point and click computer game for the Macintosh based on the British television series, "Monty Python and the Flying Circus." The player has the option of trying to solve different puzzles or to play different mini games that are based on the television show. It also came with screen savers, desktop wallpaper and icons. The game was designed by 7th Level, Inc. Tom Simkin purchased it from the Microcenter store for $24.99. The game won several awards including one for Best Strategy Program from the Software Publishers Association.
The box has a picture of a giant foot crushing the title. The box contains a cardboard sleve that protects the contents. The contents include a jewel case with a CD and instruction manual, warranty card, business card, product catalog for 7th Level Inc. software, a American Online advertisment, a customer service report card for Microcenter,
System requirements are as follow: Macintosh with 33 Mhz 68LC040 or greater processor, including Power Macintosh. Apple System Software 7.1 or greater, 8 MB or more of RAM with 4 MB or more of application RAM. 256-color monitor. CD-Drive.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Sharon Simkin
1994-1995
ID Number
2014.3098.02
catalog number
2014.3098.02
nonaccession number
2014.3098
Object Name
software, game
Physical Description
cardboard (overall material)
paper (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/2 in x 9 1/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 26.67 cm x 23.1775 cm x 4.1275 cm
place made
United States: Texas, Richardson
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Medicine and Science: Computers
Computers & Business Machines
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1757946
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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