Where in the U.S.A. Is Carmen Sandiego? Classic

by SoftKey

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002SAHO
• Item model number: WUS3744AE
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,892 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The villains of VILE are on the loose, led by that superspy turned master thief, Carmen Sandiego. Her henchmen are pulling heists in all 50 states, taking national treasures most crooks wouldn't dare tackle. The ACME Detective Agency needs you. Your assignment is to catch the culprits and return the stolen goods. So when you think you've got the goods on the bad guys, submit your evidence, make the collar, and go to court. But beware: your evidence must be airtight or your suspect will go free. With this version of Carmen Sandiego, you can expand your knowledge of U.S. geography, develop vocabulary and deductive-reasoning skills, and practice map reading. (Ages 9 and older)

Product Description

Explore cities and states to crack the caseProduct InformationChase Carmen Sandiego from coast to coast!  Carmen Sandiego is up to herold tricks again!  The United States has already lost Lincoln's Log Cabin and the Continental Divide!  To save the country you must track CarmenSandiego from the nation's capital all the way to Yosemite National Park engagein some top-level detective work and arrest the thief!Kids experience America's cultural and geographic diversity firsthand as theytravel to 51 U.S.A. cities and learn interesting facts about each state'sgeography history and people. To solve cases or gather information for schoolassignments a rich electronic database is included featuring narrated videoclips regional music maps and comprehensive essays.Skills LearnedDevelop skills in: Deductive Reasoning Reading Database Research Map Reading Key BenefitsExpand knowledge of: U.S.A. Geography: States Cities Capitals U.S.A. History: Landmarks Monuments and People American Art Regional American Music State Industries State Maps and FlagsProduct Features Travel to cities and states to crack the case!  Chase the crooks cross-country while learning about American culture. Assemble and decode clues about the crook.  Use your expert detective skills to deduce the whereabouts of the villain. Learn all about your favorite state.  Use the multimedia library to research each state's geography economy and historic events. Software pictured here is represented by the packaging for easier viewing. You will receive actual software on CD. Windows Requirements Windows 95 98 Me XP Vista  486/66MHz or better 8MB of RAM 15MB

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing Carmen in the 50 States, November 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Where in the U.S.A. Is Carmen Sandiego? Classic (CD-ROM)

Get your detective equipment ready, Gumshoe! This game will take you on adventures throughout the 50 states as a member of the Acme Detective Agency. You'll get your assignments from a friendly Chief and off you'll go to your assigned state where you'll pick up clues to both the identity of Carmen's current accomplice and to the next state the thief ran to. Clues are obtained by talking to people walking around and looking for "evidence" the thief left lying around. Once you've completed the profile of the thief, you get a warrant and make the arrest. Each adventure includes visits to about five states. After about three adventures, you get promoted to "investigator." Promotions come regularly until you reach the ultimate: Super Sleuth! Then, on your fortieth adventure, you capture Carmen herself. But watch out! The state clues get harder as your rank increases. Can't guess the clues? There's lots of opportunity for learning about the states in the "explore mode" complete with tour guides, reading material, maps, state flags, music, true-false games, even video. I found this to be a very valuable teaching tool. My six-year-old twins learned the names and locations of all 50 states within about a week, although they really aren't able to guess the state clues yet. This would be a great game for about fourth grade and up. A number of adults would also probably discover facts they never knew. This product does what the best educational CD Roms do: combines learning with a strong fun factor. Highly recommended!

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego is Great for Kids!, April 24, 2000

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J. Breitenbach "Jody B" (Olathe, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where in the U.S.A. Is Carmen Sandiego? Classic (CD-ROM)

I just recently bought this game for my seven-year-old soon to be eight-year-old son and he loved it! He didn't want to stop playing. I must admit though, that I had to sit and play it with him. At 7 or 8 years old a child's knowledge of cities and states isn't quite enough for this game. But, what was good about that is that child and parent can play together. Once you've got the game figured out and get your super sleuth hats on - it is lots of fun. This game promotes problem solving, searching for details, development of geographical and historical knowledge,reading skills and more! Kids will enjoy the graphics and the mysteries.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great game for all ages, December 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Where in the U.S.A. Is Carmen Sandiego? Classic (CD-ROM)

This is a fun and educational game for everyone.

I recommend this game for kids and adults alike. I am 14 years old, and I play it with my 47 year old mom and 21 year old brother. I've been playing this game for years.

You learn interesting things about the states while trying to catch a crook without your battery going dead. When you catch certain crooks, you can get messages about Carmen for the last capture which of course is Carmen Sandiego herself.