- With games like "Barbie Mermaid Tale Dressup" (Resource 1) you can dress Barbie like a mermaid from the movie. The game is played by clicking and dragging the various clothing, accessories and hairstyles over the picture of Barbie to customize her. You can even dress her up with a mermaid tail of her own. Like most Barbie Mermaidia games, this one is not official and is made by fans. It can be played online free.
- Arcade games require faster reflexes and are usually more action packed. "Barbie Mermaid Tale" is a good example of this type, as the game requires you to swim through the ocean collecting various mermaid accessories while avoiding nasty critters like sharks and jellyfish. The game features bright, colorful graphics and can be played free online (Resource 2).
- DVD games are simple games that don't require a console or computer to run, as they are played using the DVD player. The "Mattel Barbie Fairytopia Magical Mermaid Adventure DVD Game" is controlled with your DVD remote and features interactive puzzles and other activities for younger fans of the movie.
- In the official "Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia" Flash game you must light up Crystal Cove by hanging decorations everywhere. A collection of decorations is shown on the right side of the game screen, and you must click them and place them in the main game area. Completing this stage reveals the next, in which you get to decorate one of the mermaids with sparkles, roses, pearls, shells and daisies. The simple game play and colorful visuals make this a good game for younger fans to play. It is available for free online at the official Barbie website (Resource 3).
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