Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego

[Kosta]

Feel free to comment and discuss this game here. Also, if you have any useful tips or tricks don't hesitate to share them with the others! Thanks!

Review (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/13)

[xndr2181]

This game is a complete 100% classic! I played this game at school during all my free time. Although I think I only caught Carmon like 5 times? hehe, :D . I recommend it to anyone!!

[Omuletzu]

True, a verry good game.It has a sequel i think.It's called Where in time is Carmen Sandiago

[xndr2181]

Wow, I'm so going to need to play that game now! :D
-Sean

[pizarn]

I need the game manual, looked just about everywhere for it on google but with no luck.. After i capture one of carmens hentchmen it ask a question.. but every answer i put in even if its right it says incorrect.. Ive tried to google the answers didnt get much some i found but they didnt work LOL.. Anyway i was just wondering if there was a URL with all the answers to the questions to ge tmy promo, or if someone had the Manual that has the info in it.. Thx -parn

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[mouse31e]

There is in fact a whole series:

Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (1989)
Where in Europe is Carmen Sandiego? (1990)
Where in America's Past is Carmen Sandiego? (1991)
Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego? (1992)
Where in Space is Carmen Sandiego? (1993)

[mouse31e]

I love this game it is so good

However, I am irritated by having to look up answers every time I get promoted so I am trying to put together a full list of questions and answers for the benefit of us all.

If anybody can tell me questions that they have been asked - with answers if you know them, then I can put them all together. If you don't have answers don't worry, I'm quite happy to do the research, I just don't want to play the first mission over and over again to get a question only to find out that its one I already answered.

It also helps if you can tell me the number of letters when it asks for a word

Of course, by the time I've done this someone will have uploaded a cracked version of the game or found the manual but it keeps me occupied!

:bye:

[Eagle of Fire]

Excuse my lack of understanding, but I thought those games were "quiz" like, and the goal was to learn the questions? :blink:

[mouse31e]

Yes but the idea was that you had the correct resource to find those answers quickly. If you don't have the manual it can take quite a while to discover which state is slightly larger than Surinam, for example.

If you enjoy looking them all up then that's fine, go for it, but I would prefer to have them to hand and get on with playing the game which is far more enjoyable.

All these questions are is copy-protection disguised as education!

[The_EgAt]

I like this game very much, I even own an Apple // version :)

[Sagg]

Hi,
Thanks to you guys I located this game finally, (since I did not remember the game). I played the game years back on a 386 and loved it. I am using a windiws 2000 machine now and I cant run the exe file. I get a blank screen and nothing else.

Got any ideas? do I need to find an earlier DOS versions?

Keep it going guys. Great thread.

Peace
SAGG

[mouse31e]

If you have DosBox you should be able to run it in that!
If you don't have DosBox see the Programs section under Utilities on the Home Page.
If you can boot your computer into Dos, it should run there!
Normally it works fine under windows but it is possible it won't work with windows 2000 for some reason.
If you can't get it started you could try downloading it again.

Sorry I can't be of more help!

[BUFFY]

Originally posted by mouse31e@Oct 29 2004, 01:38 AM
If anybody can tell me questions that they have been asked - with answers if you know them, then I can put them all together.
Yeah the questions at the end arn't of the 'what country has a red and white flag' variety. Here is the question, and answer I got off the net, that I was asked before promoted:

Pedro Alvares Cabral is credited as being the first european to reach Brazil in: 1500

By the way, is Where in Space is Carmen Sandiego abandonware?

[BUFFY]

mouse31e, this site may help you with the Q's & A's. The one I talked about earlier isn't even on the list, so I thought id just share the URL rather then put the whole thing here.

List of promotional questions and answers:

http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/St...cheatsheet.html (http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Station/9533/cheatsheet.html)

.... have you seen them asked before?

[mouse31e]

I think that's for the original version and the copy on this site is the remake. When I've got it up and running I'll post the link for what I've got so far!

[mouse31e]

The list so far is at uk.geocities.com/mouse31e

My apologies if the site is a bit erratic, it has only been online for about 26 minutes but it was something I needed to do and Saturday morning seemed like a good time. :ok:

[marissa]

Irrelevant to this thread (probably confused different games).

[Guest]

Originally posted by Kosta@Mar 11 2004, 11:04 AM
Feel free to comment and discuss this game here. Also, if you have any useful tips or tricks don't hesitate to share them with the others! Thanks!

Review (http://www.abandonia.com/game.php?ID=13)
Why wont this download for me

[Tom Henrik]

Maybe you are using a download manager or accelerator. If so, switch it off :ok:

[Guest]

God, this game brings back memories. I played the original on a Commodore Amiga 2000 (still have it!)

It's interesting to see the world frozen in time in this game; you'll notice that some questions reference the now-defunct USSR and refer to the leader as the "party secretary." 1990 was a great year for games.

Awesome site.

Cheers. :cheers:

[Driveby_shooter]

You can download the cracked version someplace else. If you don't put anything at the copyright protection questions you can bypass them :max: :max: :max:

[russ]

[FONT=Times]Stupendous! But the images r quite "odd"...they should make a better image version!!![FONT=Geneva]
:apple: :angel: :apple:

[Guest]

I still can't get it to run on DOSBOX. I get as far as a screen that asks me to insert 'DISK1' into a file (specify). I click OK, and it takes to to the directories in my C: drive. I don't know what to do from there.

[Meta-jester]

Question: the game-description page says "ESA protected" but Broderbund is not listed as a member on the ESA page; what am I missing?

MJ

[Havell]

Some other company (that is in ESA) must have bought Bronderbund, and therefore owns the rights to all of it's games.

[Marquis Celt Dragon]

hey i liked this game. too bad it cant be played over and over again due to the repeatedness of the crimes.

[Mr.Snuggles]

Pffff....this game is easy and obvious...well for me. Im a Ace Detective and caught her and her mates 22 times.

[Guest_Mike]

:eeeeeh: Yeah I've had 2 questions that weren't on this sheet. They were:

- Patty Berg was Woman Atlete of the Year 3 times.

- Pedro Alvares Cabral is credited as being the first european to reach Brazil in: 1500

[Damirux]

Another question without answer yet:


- Fiji became independent in _______.

[Damirux]

Here is list of new (and old) Copy Protection Q&A


The Questions
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Fiji became independent in _______.

The Stamp Act required _______ stamps to help defray the costs of royal troops.

In 1821, Emma _______ founded Troy Female Seminary.

The image that appears on the flag of Bhutan is a ______.

Tennessee was admitted to the Union in ____.

Katherine Hepburn was born in ________, Connecticut.

In the year 2000, Easter Sunday will fall on April __.

____ is the exact geographic center of Rhode Island.

In 1962, Rachel Carson's book, ______ Spring, launched the environmentalist movement.

The United States Mint was created by an act of Congress on April 2, ____.

The most abundant mineral in the body is _______.

Robert Penn ______ was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and poetry twice.

Mount Kilimanjaro in ________ is 19,340 feet high.

Idaho is also known as the ___ State.

The Golden Gate Bridge, the second longest suspension bridge in the world, was built in ____.

______ Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

The 1908 Olympics were held in ______.

Pedro Alvares Cabral is credited as being the first european to reach Brazil in: ______.

Ray Ewry, a notable sports personality, won _______ gold medals.

Valentina V. Tereshkova became first woman in space in the year _______ (Space Develpoments).

The Erastus Corning II tower in Albany, N.Y. is _______ feet tall. (Buildings/tall)




The Answers
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Fiji became independent in 1970?

The Stamp Act required revenue to help defray the costs of royal troops.

In 1821, Emma Willard founded Troy Female Seminary.

The image that appears on the flag of Bhutan is a dragon.

Tennessee was admitted to the Union in 1796.

Katherine Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut.

In the year 2000, Easter Sunday will fall on April 23.

Kent is the exact geographic center of Rhode Island.

In 1962, Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, launched the environmentalist movement.

The United States Mint was created by an act of Congress on April 2, 1792.

The most abundant mineral in the body is calcium.

Robert Penn Warren was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and poetry twice.

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is 19,340 feet high.

Idaho is also known as the Gem State.

The Golden Gate Bridge, the second longest suspension bridge in the world, was built in 1937.

Crater is the deepest lake in the United States.

The 1908 Olympics were held in London.

Pedro Alvares Cabral is credited as being the first european to reach Brazil in: 1500.

Patty Berg was Woman Atlete of the Year 3 times.

Ray Ewry, a notable sports personality, won 8 gold medals.

Valentina V. Tereshkova became first woman in space in the year 1963. (Space Develpoments).

The Erastus Corning II tower in Albany, N.Y. is 589 feet tall. (Buildings/tall)

[Sebatianos]

Well, I just googled for answerd if I didn't know them... So I never really needed the copy-protection answered.
Thanks anyway :ok:

[Guest]

Hey fellas can anyone direct me to the right site to download Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego game free ive been looking everywere
Thanks and i love sight u rock

[Sebatianos]

NO - the game is ESA protected, so you are not allowed to download it (not here, not from anywhere else)!!!

[Guest]

Hello is that possible to know where I could find the french version of that game?
Also I'd like to know, when i get the incorrect answer on the english version, the game just closes after 3 tries, instead of...doing something else? :)

Thanks for the time you'll take to answer me !

[Lulu_Jane]

You can probably find "A la Poursuite de Carmen Sandiego dans le Monde," for sale somewhere on Ebay - I noticed that there are quite a few english copies up for sale there, so if you dig deep enough I'm sure you'll find yourself a copy.

Of course, it's already been mentioned that the game is ESA protected, so no download for you good Sir ;)

I loved this game - many a rainy afternoon was spent in the school library playing it. *sigh* Good times :D

(By the way, has anybody seen the animated television series that was based on Carmen Sandiego and her V.I.L.E henchmen?)

[The Fifth Horseman]

(By the way, has anybody seen the animated television series that was based on Carmen Sandiego and her V.I.L.E henchmen?)[/b]
I did. Not so bad, actually.

[Guest]

I saw some people wondering why this is ESA protected. As far as I know it is not abandoned yet. The game is still for sale in many countries for school use mainly but can also be purchased for home use.

[Guest]

Anyone got the promotion answers as well?

I mean, who the hell knows that the main export of Belize is sugar, when google turns up clothing, logwood, dye, bananas and citrus fruits?!!!?

-bakkelun
The DOS Spirit

[Ginjah]

This game is so much easier with the invention of Wikipedia :ok: :ok:

[Grand Dad]

Still it remains the best of the Carmen series :)! I have it on a 5.25" floppy like twenty or so other games. Unfortunately the big drive is broken and can't be repaired :(.

[AJ]

I just downloaded the game, and when I tried to run it, it stated that the application doesn't support fullscreen mode. And it would not let me open it up. How do I get past this? I have a Windows Vista operating system.

Thanks

[tea3rd]

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego is a real good example of how quiz games should be they should remake there are do something with them

[Scarletwrath]

Hi! This is such a stupid question but how do you save this game?! Actually how do you exit it? Because so far iv only been able to do it by pressing the windows key then exitting it from my dekstop and if it doesnt automatically save im gonna lose my progress :(

[The Fifth Horseman]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AJ @ Sep 21 2007, 05:51 PM) 312309</div>
I just downloaded the game, and when I tried to run it, it stated that the application doesn't support fullscreen mode. And it would not let me open it up. How do I get past this? I have a Windows Vista operating system.

Thanks
[/b]
A Beginner's Guide to DOSBox (http://www.abandonia.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14913).

[Retro-Fan]

Hi, guys!

First of all, nice game for the time it was released.

But here's the thing I want to add to the thread. I've seen the collecting of copyright protection questions and answers before, and as I played it today, I just happened to get a question that is not on your list. Therefore I want to share this info with you guys.

The question I got is this:
Iceland is 39,769 square miles; the size of the state of ________. (8 characters)

I googled about it and found that it should be Kentucky. Unfortunately the game didn't took this answer, I tried it twice.

So, maybe you can use that information.

Thx and keep on retro-gaming. :ok:

[Retro-Fan]

Hi again!

I crossed over another question that is not mentioned in your collection, but this time, I got an answer that worked ingame too.

The question this time is:
How many stories does the Chicago Sears Tower have? (no character number given)

The Answer is:
110

Well, till the next one I guess, hope this helps to get the list more complete.

And sry for two posts, as unregistered, I can't add as you might guess.

Thx and keep on retro-gaming. :ok:

[Guest_jimmy_*]

how do i download carmen sandiego?

[_r.u.s.s.]

in 10 easy steps:
1. get your computer in safe mode with networking
2. there, open command line and type in echo "im complete retardal"
3. open your cd rom
4. lick the hole where cds are inserted
5. stand up, on your chair
6. raise one leg
7. start singing any random song from christina aguilera and turning 180 degrees while doing so (on one leg)
8. start flapping your hands, do this for 10 minutes
9. sit back
10. look at the the god damn site with review again

[Sebatianos]

Err... now do you GET IT?

[Danielle]

I was playing today and the promotion question I got was "James Monroe, the 5th United States President, was the son of _____ Monroe and somelady Jones." I've never seen this question on a list but after several google attempts I found the answer is Spence. Surprisingly enough, I couldn't even find the answer in an encyclopedia question. I have no idea how people played this game before the advent of the internet unless you had some kind of cheat sheet. I myself never owned this game as a child. Just played at my friends house and she constantly had to help me. LOL

[Newkid1500]

So people are still playing this game. Pretty funny. On the countries being similar-sized to states, sometimes you have to pick the next closest sized state, so instead of Kentucky, Iceland was said to be the size of Virginia. I got that out of an old encyclopedia. Besides, I'm Canadian and not really up on the sizes of different states anyway.

Can't somebody update Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? I'd buy an updated version. Some of the flags have changed, U.S.S.R. no longer exists, nor Czechoslovakia. Don't have to change the graphics, I'm totally fine with old-style graphics. I own an up-to-date book of flags and currencies. That game is still stuck back in 1989. While you're at it, update the Where in Europe? version.

[Mighty Midget]

Or, you can see it as a history lesson, the world map anno 1989. If one updates old classics like that, won't it be natural to have three terrorists chasing pac-man? Ghosts are so out of fashion.

[Sal]

Until recently I still had my original "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego" disks. It has been great to revisit these games via Abandonia.I am no expert on flags or countries and never looked up encyclopaedias or the net but found the clues given in the games worked for me quite well. The game probably is a bit dated now but like many games of that era pulls one back to play it again and again....Sal

[The Fifth Horseman]

Can't somebody update Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? I'd buy an updated version. Some of the flags have changed, U.S.S.R. no longer exists, nor Czechoslovakia. Don't have to change the graphics, I'm totally fine with old-style graphics. I own an up-to-date book of flags and currencies. That game is still stuck back in 1989. While you're at it, update the Where in Europe? version.
The only way to do that would be if the original developer decided to make a new version. Which I really don't see happening - with todays kids, it's easier to market Doom 4 to them than anything that requires more brains than pressing fire when next enemy appears onscreen

[Sal]

To the 5th Horseman:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:still chuckling your comment was really good:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:...Sal

[RAWR2113]

In the game...Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego....how do you get past the part where your in China and you have to mix the formulas....
all i know is there is a dragon, a rabbit, and a snake

The clues are:

If i breath fire, use twice as much from me than if i hiss

If i hop, use three times as much from me than if i slither

If i exist only in myths, use four from me



Plese help me!!! Thanks!
p.s how many of each do i use? and you can only have up to 6 from each

[Sebatianos]

Where in the world of computer gaming are you my friend???

What you just mentioned has nothing to do with any of the Carmen Sandiego games. Please check again which game you're playing and repeat the question (possible in the discusion for that given game).

[The Fifth Horseman]

This definitely isn't from any game in the Carmen San Diego series (or any other I played, for that matter).

But the puzzle itself is elementary, my dear Watson.

"If i exist only in myths, use four from me"
"If i breath fire, use twice as much from me than if i hiss"
"If i hop, use three times as much from me than if i slither"
Each adjective describes one of the three animals.
Breaths fire, exists only in myths = Dragon.
Hisses & Slithers = Snake
Hops = Rabbit

One sentence gives you a value outright, the second tells you the proportion between it and the first unknown and the third tells you the proportion between the two unknowns. The rest is a repeat of primary school maths:

Dragon = 4
Dragon = 2x Snake => 4 = 2x Snake => Snake = 2
Rabbit = 3x Snake => Rabbit = 6

[_r.u.s.s.]

http://edweb.gsn.org/gsnabout/images/applause.gif

[fender178]

I remember playing these games growing up especially where in the world is Carmen San Diego a damn good game. I have yet to download it from somewhere and play it again.

[melhimstedts]

hi everybody. i just downloaded the where in the world is carmen sandiego game but i can't seem to play it. it keeps coming up with error message #5305. anyone got any suggestions.

:oh:

[The Fifth Horseman]

DOS, Windows, DOSBox?
The precise text of error message?

[superparag]

I used to play a newer version of this game on CD-rom with far superior graphics and gameplay. Anyone got a link for that?

[Luchsen]

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego Deluxe (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/447/)

[cvanderlinde]

Hi,

I have had trouble opening Carmen Sandiego, original version. I keep getting the message: Can't open Acme file.

How can I fix this?

*EMAIL REMOVED*

Thanx,

Cohen

[pra7]

I was able to download the game and start playing with no problem, except it won't recognize my mouse at all. The arrows work for some things but not all menus - is there a way to get the game to see my mouse?

Thanks...

[arete]

Please use DOSbox. And read the Faqs.

[essme]

hey, i get a question, how can i arrest the suspect? is just that i'm in the place where he is and the compute says that i can arrest him, but i don't know how.. please, HELP!!

[The Fifth Horseman]

Check the buildings. You need to find the correct one.

[charlz]

It's made with big passion to this game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdRmei1-7kc

[arete]

Hahaha aww. My fax machine makes the siren noise from when you catch the thief at the end of the case whenever you cancel sending or redialing. I usually yell "I just captured Carmen Sandiego!!" and dance around when it does that :3:

No wonder everyone in my home town thinks i'm insane :nerd:

[Unregistered85]

Hi, guys!

First of all, nice game for the time it was released.

But here's the thing I want to add to the thread. I've seen the collecting of copyright protection questions and answers before, and as I played it today, I just happened to get a question that is not on your list. Therefore I want to share this info with you guys.

The question I got is this:
Iceland is 39,769 square miles; the size of the state of ________. (8 characters)

I googled about it and found that it should be Kentucky. Unfortunately the game didn't took this answer, I tried it twice.

So, maybe you can use that information.

Thx and keep on retro-gaming. :ok:

THE ANSWER TO THE LISTED QUESTION IS VIRGINIA!

[Strayone]

I have a list of the answers for the promotion questions which cant seem to be found anywhere else:

The first ruler of England was "Egbert", King of Wessex. (See World History, Historical Figures).

The "Mayflower" Compact was America's first written constitution. (See U.S. History).

Francis Lightfoot Lee, one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, was a "farmer" by trade. (See U.S. History, Signers of the Declaration).

James Monroe, 5th President of The United States, was the son of "Spence" Monroe and Eliza Jones. (See Presidents' Biographies).

"glasnost" is another word for openness or candor. (See Language, Foreign Words).

A "bug" is a mistake that occurs in a program within a computer. (See Language, Computerese).

Sandy Koufax won the Cy Young Award "3" times. (See Sports, Baseball).

"Mach" is a word used to describe supersonic speed. (See Weights, Measures and Numbers, Breaking the Sound Barrier).

According to the National Film Registry, the film Casablanca was released in the year "1942". (See Arts and Media - Movies, National Film Registry).

Cary Grant's original first name was "Archibald". (See Noted Personalities, Original Names).

What famous boxer hails from the Bluegrass State? "Muhammad Ali". (See States of the Union, Kentucky).

Peggy Fleming won the Olympic gold medal in women's singles figure skating in "1968". (See Sports, Winter Olympics).

More wheat and rice is grown in "China" than any other country in the world. (See Agriculture).

William "Tyler" Page, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, wrote "The American's Creed." (See Great Seal, American's Creed).

Clint Eastwood was born in "San Francisco", California. (See Noted Personalities, Entertainers).

In the year 1540, Spanish explorer Hernando Alarcon discovered the "Colorado" River. (See World Exploration and Geography, Early Explorers of the Western Hemisphere).

"Batman" was the top grossing movie of 1989. (See Arts and Media - Plays; Movies, All Time Top 50 American Movies, 1989).

Elzie C. Segar was the creator of the cartoon "Popeye". (See Noted Personalities, Cartoonists)