Burning Monkey
Encyclopedia
Burning Monkey is a series of computer games developed by Freeverse Software
. The games all feature a colorful cast of cartoon
monkey
s, many of whom can be set on fire
, usually when the user hits ⌘W.
The line of software bearing the Burning Monkey name was first released in 1996 as a shareware
solitaire program for the Macintosh. The origins of the program predate the name, however. The first version was written in 1994 by Bryan Horling and Kenneth Coste as part of a homework assignment for a computer science course at Trinity College
. The game, released as freeware under the name Trinity Solitaire, was found by Ian Lynch Smith of Freeverse Software
, who supported the re-implementation that was ultimately released as Burning Monkey Solitaire.
Freeverse Software
Freeverse Inc. is a computer and video game, and desktop software developer owned by Ngmoco. Based in New York City, Freeverse titles received numerous awards including a Macworld Game Hall of Fame, two Macworld San Francisco Best of Shows and three Apple Design Awards in 2004...
. The games all feature a colorful cast of cartoon
Cartoon
A cartoon is a form of two-dimensional illustrated visual art. While the specific definition has changed over time, modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or humor, or to the artistic style of such works...
monkey
Monkey
A monkey is a primate, either an Old World monkey or a New World monkey. There are about 260 known living species of monkey. Many are arboreal, although there are species that live primarily on the ground, such as baboons. Monkeys are generally considered to be intelligent. Unlike apes, monkeys...
s, many of whom can be set on fire
Fire
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition....
, usually when the user hits ⌘W.
The line of software bearing the Burning Monkey name was first released in 1996 as a shareware
Shareware
The term shareware is a proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. Shareware is often offered as a download from an Internet website or as a compact disc included with a...
solitaire program for the Macintosh. The origins of the program predate the name, however. The first version was written in 1994 by Bryan Horling and Kenneth Coste as part of a homework assignment for a computer science course at Trinity College
Trinity College (Connecticut)
Trinity College is a private, liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1823, it is the second-oldest college in the state of Connecticut after Yale University. The college enrolls 2,300 students and has been coeducational since 1969. Trinity offers 38 majors and 26 minors, and has...
. The game, released as freeware under the name Trinity Solitaire, was found by Ian Lynch Smith of Freeverse Software
Freeverse Software
Freeverse Inc. is a computer and video game, and desktop software developer owned by Ngmoco. Based in New York City, Freeverse titles received numerous awards including a Macworld Game Hall of Fame, two Macworld San Francisco Best of Shows and three Apple Design Awards in 2004...
, who supported the re-implementation that was ultimately released as Burning Monkey Solitaire.
Games in the Burning Monkey series
- Burning Monkey Casino
- Burning Monkey Puzzle Lab
- Burning Monkey Solitaire
- Burning Monkey Mahjong
- Kill Monty (not technically part of the series, stars Freeverse mascot Jen and Monty, a monkey)