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Maniac Mansion Hints

How can I use the radio?

  • 1 of 9: Well, only Bernard can use it.
  • 2 of 9: What does he say is missing?
  • 3 of 9: It's a radio tube.
  • 4 of 9: Can you remember seeing an old radio somewhere?
  • 5 of 9: How about in the living room?
  • 6 of 9: Just open it.
  • 7 of 9: Get the radio tube.
  • 8 of 9: Then use it in the tube socket.
  • 9 of 9: Turn on the radio and make a call.