Dora's Carnival 2: At the Boardwalk Demo

Dora the Explorer is one of the most recognizable and beloved cartoon characters out there, especially since the show has been running for a very long time now. The reason it is so successful and appealing to both parents and children is because Dora tries to teach the young minds a thing or two about the world, including basic maths, Spanish, and even a few other language skills.

Dora's Carnival 2: At the Boardwalk is part of a series of games that addresses the same audience, only in a much more interactive manner. Hence, the children are able to play on the computer and learn at the same time, which is what every parent wants. In this case, Dora is traveling with the carnival and she is more than happy to have some company while doing so.

The game targets children between three and six, which means that the gameplay mechanics are about as simple as they can get under the circumstances. Every part of the interface is intuitive and very easy to use, especially since all the children need to do is click on stuff. There’s barely any need for a keyboard, and there is almost no text involved in the entire game, so that should make your job as a parent a lot simpler.

In essence, everything revolves around the carnival and its attractions, which are presented on an interactive map. To pick a mini-game, all you have to do is click on its picture and the related mini-games is launched immediately. Among these, there are whack-a-mole variations, shooting galleries involving water jets and dolphins, as well as a few other fun activities that reward the children with tickets.

These tickets can then be used in the store, where you can purchase items and enjoy the perks of being a winner. Obviously, these gifts do not influence the gameplay too much, but they are certainly colorful, and they make the challenges seem more worthwhile. The visual quality is impeccable, given the fact that everything looks exactly like in the cartoon, which should make the experience feel very familiar to the kids.

In the end, Dora's Carnival 2: At the Boardwalk is obviously designed to be enjoyed by small children, which is why everyone else might find it tedious and way too facile. However, the children in question should get a lot of fun and satisfaction from the game.