Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

by Learning Company

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• ASIN: B0002CU24U
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 17, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,695 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Discover the World in a Thrilling Crime Stopping Chase!Product InformationIt all starts in Brazil. But who knows where it will end up. The infamousCarmen Sandiego is at it again. This time she's run off with a rare and valuableedition of the "Travels of Marco Polo." Worth millions! And this isjust one of many historic heists that'll have you hopping the globe. Expand yourworld geography skills. Ignite your critical thinking and decision-makingtalents. Match wits with the elusive Carmen Sandiego as you recover the stolentreasures of knowledge!Skills Learned World Geography Landmarks Diverse Cultures Key facts on 50 countries around the worldProduct FeaturesAppearances by "The Chief" from PBSElectronic database with key-word searchSpectacular video photos and musicOver 200 animated talking charactersGuided tours through rich environmentsChallenging world missionsMultiple puzzles and mind teasers in countries around the world15 amazing high-tech virtual gadgetsTalking translator with phrases from 13 different countriesReplayable adventure provides endless hours of fun Additional FeaturesExplore the WorldChase Carmen from country to country as you gather valuable geographic andcultural knowledge.Discover Intriguing New PlacesImmerse yourself in different cultures as you learn about countries aroundthe world.Decipher Secret CodesSolve puzzles and unlock secret codes to complete each mission and retrievethe stolen items!Windows Requirements Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP Vista  166 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM 40 MB free hard disk space 640x480 monitor 16-bit color Windows-compatible sound card & speakers 8X CD-ROM drive Printer and internet access recommendedMacintosh Requirements Mac OS 8.6–9.2 OS X PowerPC 180 MHz or faster 32 MB RAM 40 MB free hard disk space 13" or larger monitor thousands of colors 8X CD-ROM drive Printer and internet access recommended

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Family Educainment, October 24, 2008

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S. Varela (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (CD-ROM)

I bought the game based on the TV show. In its roundabout way, it's education through entertainment. As a parent you just hope the education sticks long after the entertainment has stopped.
This game is fun for my young ones. The object is to stop a thief based on the description of the bystanders. You not only deduce the description of the criminal but also the country that is currently housing the thief's next target.
This can be fun for the whole family. I play with my children (ages 8-10) in order to assist them in finding the geographic location. For now, the bystander's descriptions can be a little too ambiguous for my kids; it is easy enough for them to compile a description.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars miss read, February 17, 2009

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D. Serino (Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (CD-ROM)

i bought this thinking it would be like the one i played as a child, but it's not and it wasn't compatible on my computer.