Detective Barbie 2 (Jewel Case) review:1 stars (How to end your suffering) - I helped my kids solve this game, it was seriously harder than any game i've ever played, including system shock 2! I will now try to relieve you of your suffering.
First, 2 big guiding principles: 1. your last clue (the hot one per the crime computer) must be the clue you use to get to the next step in the puzzle. 2. occasionally rule #1 does not work. in that case, go ride the ferris wheel. you should see the 'bad guy' during your ride and get your next verbal clue.
Other tips and thoughts:
A. One of the clues is a wet hat or something wet. Go play the shoot the water in the frog's mouth game until you win. You will then get the hamburger clue. This is an example of sticking with your last clue, and following every possible lead of the last clue. It's easy to get frustrated by not finding the next clue but it's there, you have to look around with your magnifying glass or play with the environment or something, just keep at it. It is definitely not an intuitive game so don't expect any logic here.
B. When you are chasing the bad guy down the slide you will never catch him. Just wait til the end to get your next clue.
C. Sometimes you will get a key only to go to the appropriate box and find nothing. Yes, bang your head on the desk for a while but when you stop, either go ride the ferris wheel for the next clue or look to see if you have a hot clue to follow.
D. Some things make absolutely no sense. Such as we opened a cabinet, found it empty, only to find Ken in it later. Try to not make sense of the game and just follow your last clue.
E. Listen carefully to the chick in the crime computer that pops up. Her words are invaluable in finding the next clue.
F. You'll open a lot of locks and boxes before finding Ken. Most if not all of them are empty. Since I think they make the game slightly different each time you play, that is why you open so many empty boxes. In other versions of the game, Ken will be in those.
G. When in doubt, go back to the crime computer and click on your last hot clue and listen to the helper chick.

Only dogged determination can finish this game. Good Luck, you'll need it.
5 stars (Hot CD for my boys!!!) - My boys who are 5 and 7 love this CD. The CD calls them by name which is really cool. The action scenes capture their attention. I bought this CD despite having no girls to share it with. Yes, there is a lot of pink, but the fun is worth it!!! My son who says he "hates girls" still loves this CD. We have had fun with it for 8 months straight. Ton o' fun for the money!!! Monika1 stars (BEWARE OF WRONG MERCHANDISE!) - This is NOT the Detective Barbie described. Instead of the carnival mystery, it is actually the VACATION mystery.. entirely different!!!Even the wrong photo is displayed for sale. VERY DISAPPOINTING!
Detective Barbie 2 (Jewel Case) Features:
Computer software (programs)
Kids (Children)
CD
Team up with detective Barbie to solve the carnival mystery
Crack the case of the carnival caper by searching for clues
New clues and suspects every time you play
For kids ages 5 and up

Detective Barbie 2 (Jewel Case) is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 7.99USD.