Listen...Think...Explore!   Join Putt-Putt in a fun learning adventure!  

Putt-Putt is a lovable little purple convertible with a go-getting attitude who always helps his friends!  Join him as he travels through Cartown gathering everything he needs to throw a surprise party for his best pal, Pep.  It's Pep's first birthday party ever!

• Encourages critical thinking
• Fosters listening and memory skills
• Emphasizes the importance of teamwork

Meet the Characters -- Help Putt-Putt gather everything he needs for Pep's first birthday party ever.  As you drive around Cartown, speak with all of the other cars along the way.  They may be able to provide you with clues or items to help you!

Mr. Baldini
Mr. Baldini runs the Cartown grocery store.  He needs your assistance getting his shipment of apples from Torvil.  If you help him out, he may give you some key ingredients for Pep's birthday cake.

Ms. Bundlenugget
She's the town librarian by day, and an opera singer by night.  ON some occasions, Marvin's magic hat has been accidentally switched with Ms. bundlenugget's opera hat.  Between helping folks with their literary needs and trying to keep a handle on the bunnies in the library, she is desperately in need of a little assistance.

Caristas
Tasty hot cocoa here!  The Caristas outside the Bakery can provide a nice distraction for Pep while you talk in private with Mrs. Goodbake.

Mrs. Goodbake
Cartown's baker has a heart of gold:  she brings joy to others by baking wonderful cakes.  Putt-Putt may be able to provide Mrs. Goodbake with the ingredients she needs to bake the best cake ever.  Once she's done with the cake, then it's time for you to decorate it.

Hank the Security Guard
Hank's lifelong hobby of collecting string has actually landed him in the Goodness Book of Records, where he was encouraged to display his "Largest Ball of Twine" for all to see. However, Hank's interests have now turned to the fast-paced and exciting world of rubber band collecting.  He needs only five more rubber bands to break the record.  If Putt-Putt can collect five rubber bands, he can help Hank achieve his dream.

Mr. Kibble
Mr. Kibble has been supplying feed for the pets of Cartown for a long time, and he takes great pride in his job.  Be sure to try out his new dog collar machine.  a new dog collar for Pep may be the perfect gift!

Marvin the Marvelous Magician
Introducing Marvin the Marvelous Magician!  He loves using magic to turn one thing into another, but sometimes he gets confused.  Before Marvin can put on a birthday show, Putt-Putt will need to find the missing magic hat.  Oh, and while you're talking to Marvin, see if he'll perform a few tricks, like changing Putt-Putt's color!

Mildred the Mail Truck
She delivers the mail to Cartown and is good at keeping secrets.  Mildred may be willing to pass out the invitations to the party.

Reginald Windback, III ("Reggie")
Reginald Windback, the Third, comes from a long line of accomplished inflators, and his family is quite pleased to see him following in their footsteps.  However, this is his first week on the job, and he hasn't learned how to properly make party balloons. You will need to bring him some string or twine to help him out.

Rover
Rover is one of Putt-Putt's long time friends.  They first met on the moon.  Now, Rover's back, and serving ice cream at Rocket Ice Cream.  Rover has created some new ice cream flavors, and, as usual, they're on the house.  

Smokey
Smokey is the Cartown Fire Chief.  He'll be supervising the lighting of the birthday candle.

Sunshine
Sunshine is a happy, carefree bus that makes her living selling unusual items.  In an effort to bring in new customers, she's giving away some groovy merchandice like the crystal of karmic wellness and dreamcatcher.

Torvil Tractor
When Torvil's not out dancing with the chickens, you'll find him tending to the far.  Torvil may be able to give you two main ingredients for the birthday cake.

Mrs. Widget
Mrs. Widget is a very busy bumper car.  She plans the most extravagant parties in Cartown and also operates the Party Supply store.  Before you can throw Pep a birthday party, you will need to visit Mrs. Widget and pick up a box of goodies.

• Help friends and collect party supplies.
• Everyone works together to throw Pep a party!
• The adventure changes each time you play.
• Decorate a cake and bring ice cream to the party!
• Explore 28 exciting places in Cartown
• Putt-Putt Brand has won over 75 awards!

• Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
• Pentium II 350MHz processor
• 64MB of RAM
• 160MB free hard disk space
• 8X CD-ROM Drive
• 4MB Windows 98/Me/2000/XP compatible SVGA video card *
• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP compatible sound card *
• DirectX version 9.0 (included) or higher

* Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX version 9.0 (included) or higher