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Zak McKracken Hints
What is special about this file?
1 of 8: Each city in the game (and Mars) has its own topic, like most other UHS
2 of 8: files. However, since it is often difficult to know what to do, a
3 of 8: question called "What do I do here?" is included. This contains a list
4 of 8: of all of the actions that need to be taken in this area (except for "pick
5 of 8: up object," unless you must solve a puzzle to pick up the object). I have
6 of 8: tried to put things in a logical order, so things that must be done first
7 of 8: are listed earlier in the clues. Then, look for the question that can
