The Terrible, Old Manse

The Terrible, Old Manse
Game
Main links	Play onlineDownload IFDB IF Archive
Published	15 August 2010
Credits
Author	Joe Johnston
Reception
IFDB rating	1.5 out of 5 (3 ratings)
Gameplay
Interaction style	Parser
Literary genre	Comedy
Location	Home
Language	English
Cruelty scale	Polite
Technical details
Authoring system	Inform 7
Format	Z-code
IFID	4C50FB43-DF3F-4E31-BB00-9E581C2C8DCC
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How it begins

In this short treasure hunt, you play as someone duped into searching a terrible old manse. Your task is to find the three shards of old man Dee Ceased's funeral urn. Bring the completed urn back to the front hall to end the curse and win the game. You start in the front hall carrying a lantern.

Versions

Releases 1 and 3

Date: 15 August 2010

• The Terrible, Old Manse (Joe Johnston; 15-Aug-2010; Z-code).
  • Release 1 / Serial number 100819 / Inform 7 build 6E72 (I6/v6.31 lib 6/12N)
    Release 3 / Serial number 100822 / Inform 7 build 6E72 (I6/v6.31 lib 6/12N)
  • IFID: 4C50FB43-DF3F-4E31-BB00-9E581C2C8DCC
    IFID links: IFDB, IFDB cover
  • Download TheTerribleOldManse.zblorb from the IF Archive. Story file.
  • The Terrible Old Manse.zblorb at author's website.

Links

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General info

• Homepage.
• The Terrible, Old Manse - at IFDB.

Spoilers

• Walkthrough and map by David Welbourn.

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Date: 15 August 2010