How to install Marvin's Marvinous Monday - Pencil's Take on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing "Marvin's Marvinous Monday - Pencil's Take" on your Chromebook. This tutorial is designed to complement our video guide, providing detailed written instructions for each step of the installation process.

Compatibility Note

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD processors that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture CPUs. If you're unsure about your Chromebook's processor, you can check our lists of Intel Chromebooks and AMD Chromebooks.

Video Tutorial

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install "Marvin's Marvinous Monday - Pencil's Take" on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
  2. Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
  3. Under the Developer section, choose "Set up Linux"
  4. Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

2. Open Terminal

Once Linux is enabled, open the Terminal app from your app menu.

3. Run Installation Commands

Copy and paste each of the following commands into your terminal, pressing Enter after each one:

1) sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
2) sudo apt update
3) sudo apt install wine winbind
4) winecfg
5) wget https://files.gamebanana.com/mods/marvin_s_marvinous_monday_pencil_s_take.zip
6) unzip marvin_s_marvinous_monday_pencil_s_take.zip
7) cd Marvin\'s\ Marvinous\ Monday\ Pencil\'s\ Take && wine MARVIN\'S\ MARVINOUS\ MONDAY.exe fixedvblank_mode=0

Understanding the Installation Process

Let's break down what each command does:

  1. Adds 32-bit architecture support, which is necessary for running many Windows applications through Wine.
  2. Updates your system's package lists.
  3. Installs Wine and Winbind. Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows applications on Linux.
  4. Runs the Wine configuration tool, which sets up necessary files and folders.
  5. Downloads the game files.
  6. Extracts the downloaded zip file.
  7. Changes to the game directory and runs the game using Wine.

Launching the Game

To launch the game in the future, you'll need to open a terminal and run the last command again:

cd Marvin\'s\ Marvinous\ Monday\ Pencil\'s\ Take && wine MARVIN\'S\ MARVINOUS\ MONDAY.exe fixedvblank_mode=0

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during installation or gameplay:

  • Ensure your Chromebook's software is up to date
  • Check that you have sufficient storage space
  • If the game doesn't launch, try running it without the fixedvblank_mode parameter
  • For graphics issues, you may need to adjust Wine settings using the winecfg command

Additional Resources

For more information about the tools used in this tutorial:

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and enjoy "Marvin's Marvinous Monday - Pencil's Take" on your Chromebook. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask in the comments section of our YouTube video. Happy gaming!

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