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Maniac Mansion Hints

How can I get a Meteor Police badge?

  • 1 of 7: First you need to call the Meteor Police.
  • 2 of 7: Make sure both lab doors are open before the police arrive.
  • 3 of 7: Watch carefully as the Policeman arrives.
  • 4 of 7: Did you notice anything drop?
  • 5 of 7: It was a Meteor Police badge.
  • 6 of 7: It's on the floor of the dungeon
  • 7 of 7: If you can't see it, use the "What is" command.