SCI Game Debug Modes

Here is a list of Debu modes for various SCI games:

Most SCI0 games - LSHIFT+RSHIFT+"-"

Eco Quest 2 - Extract the files 98.SCR and 98.HEP to the game's directory.
Gabriel Knight 2 - Create an empty "CLASSES" file in the game's directory. In the game press "?" to access the debug screen.
Hero's Quest - Type "razzle dazzle root beer"
King's Quest 5 - Use the interpreter from sierra's 1990 VGA Christmas card, Shift+Shift+"-" debug.
Laura Bow 2 - Extract 10.SCR and 10.HEP to the game's directory
Leisure Suit Larry 3 - Type "ascot backdrop" and then move to a new screen
LSL6 Floppy - Extract 911.SCR and 911.HEP to the game's directory. The game will start with a "Where do you want to start?" dialog and the debug mode is activated. Press "?" and all the debug options appear.
LSL7 - Create an empty "CLASSES" file in the game's directory. In the game press LSHIFT+RSHIFT+"-"*. With version 1.01 use "?" to access the debug screen. Ignore any error messages.
Police Quest 3 - Delete the "VERSION" file from the game's directory.
Police Quest 4 CD - Delete the "PATCHES\4.SCR" file from the game's directory. In the game press '?' to access the debug screen.
Quest for Glory II - Type "Suck Blue Frog"
Quest For Glory 2 - Use the interpreter from sierra's 1990 EGA Christmas card, Shift+Shift+"-" debug.
Space Quest 6, Space Quest 6 (Demo)

* The minus key on the Number pad.

There's a version of SQ5 that has the debug mode active. There's also a rare version of SQ4 that used to be on a BBS with the debug mode active.

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