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The Secret of Monkey Island Hints

How do I get onto Monkey Island?

  • 1 of 11: First, you need to have completed the Monkey Island Mix recipe.
  • 2 of 11: Then, you need to let Guybrush know you've reached Monkey Island.
  • 3 of 11: Bring him up on deck.
  • 4 of 11: Now, how can you get to Monkey Island?
  • 5 of 11: The solution lies nearby.
  • 6 of 11: Remember the Fettuccini Brothers?
  • 7 of 11: Maybe you could fire yourself from the cannon to Monkey Island.
  • 8 of 11: For the cannon to work, you'll need to load it and light it.
  • 9 of 11: But Guybrush, of course, also believes in safety.
  • 10 of 11: He'll need a helmet.
  • 11 of 11: Once you have loaded the cannon, obtained a helmet, attached a fuse to the cannon, and have the flaming mass, use the helmet by the cannon, and you'll automatically fire yourself onto Monkey Island.