The Barbie Diaries : High School Mystery

The Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery for the Game Boy Advance is an adventure title derived from its 2006 film counterpart. Its narrative centers on a series of thefts at Barbie's school, where items intended for a charity auction have disappeared. Solving this mystery serves a dual purpose: aiding the school and providing Barbie an opportunity to secure a television anchor position from her rival, Raquelle.

Gameplay involves navigating nineteen distinct locations, accessible via an in-game map, to interact with characters and search for clues. A central mechanic is the Barbie Diary Assistant, or BDA, which consolidates a suite of specialized tech tools. These devices, such as an Infrared Viewer and an MP3 Decoder, are used to examine and interpret evidence found in the environment.

Progress is tracked through dedicated screens that catalog collected clues and active objectives. The tool-based investigation sequences are also offered as standalone mini-games, accessible separately from the main menu.