Barbie Explorer Computer Game Hints

Defeating the Snake

• Once you have reached the point in "Barbie Explorer" where you go through the maze of the snake, you will emerge through its mouth. You will then face the giant snake. He will move his head up and down and try to strike at you. You should see a pendant underneath of the snake's head. This pendant is the goal for the level, and grabbing it will immediately finish the level and defeat the snake. Dodge his attacks and watch the timing of his movements. He follows a specific pattern with his head movements, and memorizing this pattern is vital. When the snake's head moves up, you should run underneath the head to get the pendant.

Defeating the Yeti

• Once you get to the Yeti, the game moves into a chase mode. This means that Barbie must get closer to the Yeti to finish the level. However, getting hit by one of the Yeti's rocks hurts Barbie and may eventually cause her to lose a life. The Yeti throws the rocks in a simple pattern. When you first start, he will simply roll the rocks on the ground after you. However, once you reach the bridge, he will throw them at your head. Duck regularly to avoid these rocks. The Yeti is a secret wimp, so he will run as soon as you get close enough, giving you access to the pendant that finishes the level.

Defeating the Alligator

• Defeating the alligator takes great reflexes. There is a river Barbie must cross to get to a pendant. However, the alligator is in the river, trying to eat you. Jumping on one of the tiles that traverse the river makes you temporarily safe from the alligator. Watch the water for signs of the alligator, such as swirling water or a green mass. Jump quickly to avoid tiles that fall into the river. These tiles will shake slightly when you land on them. Get to the other side and grab the pendant to finish.

Defeating the Venus Flytrap

• Finishing off the Venus flytrap can be a confusing ordeal. You must get past a series of mini-flytraps to defeat the large flytrap. Run past the mini-traps as fast as possible, dodging their strikes. Their pattern is simple, but take a few minutes to study it. You will be safe when you first start the level, so take advantage of that safety. Once you reach the large flytrap, he will throw seeds at you. He usually throws one or two low, and then throws another couple at your head. Dodge these seeds, run across the trap, avoid his mouth and exit out through the door. The pendant is waiting inside.