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Install OG Carmen from Google Play
Use the button on this page, or search Google Play for OG Carmen by UserLAnd Technologies.
Open it once with internet
The first launch loads the game from the Internet Archive. After that, no connection is needed.
Sign in with your detective name
Type your name at the start. The game tracks your progress and rank under it, so use the same name each time.
Investigate with the on-screen keyboard
Use the on-screen keyboard and controls to question witnesses, check the Interpol database and catch your flight.
What you get
- The original 1985 game, not a remake
- Progress and detective rank tracked by your name
- Clues, Interpol warrants and air travel, as in the original
- On-screen keyboard and controls
What you need
- An Android phone or tablet with Google Play
- Internet the first time you open the app
- An almanac is optional
Frequently asked questions
Is this the original Carmen Sandiego game?
OG Carmen runs the original 1985 MS-DOS version, unmodified, as preserved by the Internet Archive. It is not a remake.
Do I need a ROM?
No. OG Carmen contains no game files. It loads the publicly available version from the Internet Archive and adds touch controls.
Does it work offline?
Yes, after the first load.
About this app
OG Carmen doesn't contain any game files or ROMs. It loads the publicly available, unmodified version from the Internet Archive and adds Android touch controls. You need internet the first time it loads.