Carmen Sandiego is a fictional master thief and the main character of a long- running franchise that includes video games, TV shows, and books. She is known for traveling around the world, often stealing from other criminals to protect treasures and foil evil plans. Where Carmen Sandiego is "located" in the franchise:
- In the original 1985 educational video game Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? , players track Carmen and her henchmen across 30 different countries and cities worldwide, including places like Reykjavík (Iceland), Tokyo (Japan), Paris (France), Cairo (Egypt), Mexico City (Mexico), and many others. The gameplay involves traveling from one location to another based on clues to catch Carmen or her operatives before time runs out
- In the 2019 Netflix animated series, Carmen travels globally to stop the villainous organization V.I.L.E., with episodes set in locations such as Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Japan, Milan, Dubai, New Zealand, Sweden, Botswana, Mexico City, New Orleans, Venice, London, Beijing, Bavaria, and Singapore
- The 2025 video game reboot lets players become Carmen Sandiego and chase V.I.L.E. operatives around the world, using gadgets and solving puzzles in real-world locations. The game features a globe-trotting adventure with a variety of international settings, continuing the tradition of Carmen being a global traveler
In summary, Carmen Sandiego is not fixed in one place but is always on the move around the world, with her adventures spanning numerous international cities and countries as part of the franchise's core concept.
