Barbie as Rapunzel: A Creative Adventure

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• Barbie stars as Rapunzel, and you'll have to help her break the spell of the evil witch to save the handsome prince
• Play six magical games and puzzles and print out and color beautiful drawings
• Dozens of enchanting animated surprises await your child
• Choose from active Playtime Mode or passive Storytime Mode
• Enhances early reading skills and promote decision-making and problem solving skills

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068VBH
• Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 5.3 x 7.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 27, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,899 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #11 in Software > Children's Software > Interactive Books
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Prince Stephan and his castle have been turned to stone and the gems from the prince's crown have been scattered throughout the castle. Kids must restore castle rooms and collect the lost gems to reunite Rapunzel (Barbie) with her prince. Each room of the large castle has items to restore and decorate. Sparkling hot spots lead to fun and easy-to-use decoration tools. With simple mouse movements and clicks, children choose items like colorful, animated wall candles, furniture and plants. Also in each room are items that lead to their own creativity screen. Kids design, tile by tile, the ceramic floor in the main hall for example, or pick the colors and patterns for the royal chairs. As each room is complete, kids use a magnifying glass to search for jewels. If you're okay with lots of pink and purple and Barbie's sugar-sweet voice, there are some very nice creativity and fantasy opportunities for kids ages 5-8. The "girl saves boy" theme is a nice change, too.

Product Description

A terrible spell has ruined the enchanted castle and turned the handsome Prince Stefan to stone! Use your creativity and imagination as you go on eight magical adventures redecorating every room of the castle and searching for missing gems to bring the Prince back to life. Only you can help Rapunzel bring beauty to the castle and save the kingdom in time for the Masquerade Ball! Play eight creative activities as you help Rapunzel get ready for the ball. Choose pretty ball gowns, design beautiful masquerade masks, and decorate the royal thrones and more.

Break Gothel's spell, restore the castle, and free Prince Stefan. Create animated paintings and more with the Magic Tool Box. Dress Rapunzel for the Masquerade Ball. Create and print a magical memory scrapbook.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hours of fun!, May 7, 2003

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"sheriroh" (Rock Hill, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barbie as Rapunzel: A Creative Adventure (CD-ROM)

I bought this for my 5 1/2 year old and she and her 4 year old sister play with it all the time. My younger daughter is also having trouble with the maze but she still loves everything else. This also has educational and problem solving games. Overall, if your little girl loves Barbie or princesses she will be fascinated by this game. I'm pretty impressed with the quality of it, too. Definitely worth the money!!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Software Game My Daughter Has... Hands Down., January 30, 2005

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M. J Pronio (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Barbie as Rapunzel: A Creative Adventure (CD-ROM)

First off, I have to say that I am really surprised about the negative reviews and believe their technical problems are due to their hardware/operating system limitations.

That said, I must say this is the most comprehensive, beautiful, creative, fun game my daughter has. She plays if for hours!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use your imagination!, November 29, 2002

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Drusilla Hall (West Hartford, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barbie as Rapunzel: A Creative Adventure (CD-ROM)

My 3 year old daughter & I both love this software. We actually fight over who is going paint the pictures or choose the themes for each room. This game allows you to be creative & use your imagination by "decorating" each room of the castle and finding the missing gems to the prince's crown which gives Rapunzel the power to find Prince Stephan who has been turned to stone & bring him back to life. The music & animation is the best I have seen. Most of the kids software that I've seen is boring to me as an adult, but this is not at all. I sometimes like to play it without her! There are so many variations on color schemes & patterns & that you can never be bored. I highly recommend this for girls of all ages.