Monkey Island is the collective name given to a
series of five graphic
adventure games. The first four games in the series were produced and published by
LucasArts, formerly known as Lucasfilm Games. The fifth installment of the franchise was developed by
Telltale Games in collaboration with LucasArts. The games follow the misadventures of the hapless
Guybrush Threepwood as he struggles to become the most notorious
pirate in the
Caribbean, defeat the plans of the evil
undead pirate
LeChuck and win the heart of governess
Elaine Marley. Each game's plot usually involves the mysterious Monkey Island and its impenetrable secrets.