Underplayed Gems

Carmen Sandiego: Math Detective (1998)

Carmen Sandiego: Math Detective cover

Platforms: Win, Mac
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

Solving math puzzles to track a cartoon thief feels like a playful, low-stakes brain teaser from the late 90s.

educationalmath focusedpuzzlelightheartedretrocasualdetective themed

Screenshots

Carmen Sandiego: Math Detective screenshot 1

Carmen Sandiego: Math Detective screenshot 2

Carmen Sandiego: Math Detective screenshot 3

Carmen Sandiego: Math Detective screenshot 4

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