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

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    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

    date made

    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

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-43a0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1757946
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