Detective Barbie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Detective Barbie |
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| Genres | Mystery, Adventure |
| Developers | Gorilla Systems Corporation (Carnival Caper and Vacation Mystery) Runecraft (Mystery Cruise) |
| Publishers | Mattel Media/Mattel Interactive |
| Original release | 1998-2000 |
| First release | Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper! 1998 |
| Latest release | Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise November 20, 2000 |
The Detective Barbie games are a fun series of three mystery adventure games. They star the famous character Barbie as a super sleuth! In these games, you get to solve exciting puzzles and uncover secrets.
The series includes:
- Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper! (released in 1998)
- Detective Barbie 2: The Vacation Mystery (released in 1999)
- Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise (released in 2000)
Gorilla Systems Corporation developed the first two games for computers. Mattel Interactive published them. The third game was made for the PlayStation by Runecraft.
Contents
Game Stories
Detective Barbie In the Mystery of the Carnival Caper!
In this first game, Barbie's friend Ken goes to a carnival. He volunteers for a magic trick where he's supposed to disappear. But then, he can't be found anywhere! It's up to you, playing as Detective Barbie, to find Ken. You'll explore the carnival and look for clues.
Detective Barbie 2: The Vacation Mystery
This game features the "Team Barbie Detective." This team includes Barbie, Ken, and their friend Becky. Becky is a computer whiz who uses a wheelchair. They are at the Lighthouse Cove hotel when some valuable antique jewels are stolen. You'll help them solve the mystery. Each time you play, the clues are in different places. Finding clues helps Barbie solve the puzzle. These clues also lead her to puzzle pieces. When you put the pieces together, they reveal a secret message.
Detective Barbie: The Mystery Cruise
This game was released in 2000. It's a two-player game, so you can solve mysteries with a friend! The story takes place on a cruise ship. You need to solve the mystery of stolen artworks from different islands.
How to Play
The computer games in the Detective Barbie series are played using a mouse. You move Barbie around by moving your mouse to the edge of the screen. A big pink arrow will appear, showing you where you can go. To interact with objects or people, you click on them. These are called "hotspots." Clicking on hotspots helps you find clues and talk to characters. Talking to characters is important for uncovering secrets and solving the mystery!
