Detective Barbie in The Mystery of the Carnival Caper

December 31, 1998 Gorilla Systems Corporation Mattel Media
Adventure
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Detective Barbie in The Mystery of the Carnival Caper is a game targeted at girls five and older, tasking them with finding Ken and charity money the night before a carnival is to open.
Storyline

Ken went to a local carnival and volunteered for a disappearing magic trick and now he can't be found. It is up the player to locate him. Tasks include gathering clues in specific locations of the park, solving puzzles, and playing mini-games.
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Release Date December 31, 1998
Developer Gorilla Systems Corporation
Publisher Mattel Media
Game Modes Single player