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Developer(s)	Her Interactive
Publisher(s)	Her Interactive
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows
Release	July 14, 2009
Genre(s)	Adventure
Mode(s)	Single-player

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Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships is the 20th installment in the popular Nancy Drew series by Her Interactive.

"When my best friend, Bess Marvin, wins a vacation for three at a resort on a private island in the Bahamas, she naturally invites me and her cousin, George Fayne, to go with her. But by the time I arrive, the owners of the resort are nowhere to be found, and Bess has been kidnapped. To get her back, George and I must find a long lost treasure, a quest that brings us face to face with many of the island's strange inhabitants and forces us to risk our lives, both on and in the sea. Help us find the treasure, before this sun-drenched paradise turns deadly, in my next adventure, Ransom of the Seven Ships."

--Nancy Drew at the end of The Haunting of Castle Malloy.

Plot

In Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships, Nancy Drew, and her best friends Bess and George travel to the Bahamas for a fun-filled vacation when Bess is suddenly kidnapped and held for ransom. Throughout the game, players assume the role of either Nancy or George, depending on the scene, as they search for the missing artifact from the "Seven Virtues" fleet that will rescue Bess from the kidnappers. During the quest for the lost treasure, players will immerse themselves in the Bahamas diving, sailing, and interacting with wildlife. They will also decrypt a riddle book, unlock treasure chests and explore dangerous underwater shipwrecks. Hoist the sails and grab the sun screen, because adventure is on the itinerary! Join Nancy in her quest to rescue a hostage and stop an evil captor in Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships; setting sail this summer!

Game Description

Your friend Bess Marvin is kidnapped and the only chance you have to save her is by solving a 300-year-old Bahamian mystery! Dangerous waters keep treasure hunters from exploring the reefs around Dread Isle, but this remote island might hide the riches of El Toro's lost fleet! Can you, as Nancy Drew, track down the treasure before time runs out?

Features

Play as Nancy Drew and George – see her best friends, George Fayne and Bess Marvin, for the first time.
Immerse yourself in the Bahamas diving, sailing, and interacting with island wildlife.
Play mini-games with the monkeys at the research center to earn fun prizes.
Choose from Junior or Senior Detective difficulty levels

Places to Explore

Sun, sand, and surf sound like all the right ingredients for a luxury vacation, but when kidnapping and ransom are involved, only Nancy Drew can save the day. Even a super-sleuth would have her hands full on this perilous island. Not only are there dastardly villains and dangerous animals, but this Caribbean isle has some of the most treacherous terrain a person can encounter.

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The Shark Diving Ecotourism Resort

1. The Shark Diving Ecotourism Resort: Tucked into a protected cove, this hideaway is a prime vacation spot for thrill-seeking Caribbean tourists.

2. Shark Cove: A secluded beach on the southern end of the island, named for a rock formation off shore that resembles a shark’s dorsal fin.

3. Sangre Beach: The only beach on the island that has pink sand. Located on the western side of the isle, this is the site to go to for picturesque sunsets.

4. Bat Steep: The highest formation on the island has multiple caves where the local bats live. It’s a climber’s paradise.

5. Monkey Center: This was once the main site for the now shuttered Dread Isle Primate Research Behavior Center. The island’s troop of vervet monkeys still live here.

6. Blue Hole: Located in the middle of the island, the Blue Hole is so named because it is exactly that- a hole in the middle of the island that is filled with brilliant blue water. It is large enough that it can be easily seen from the air.

Characters and Suspects

Bess Marvin - Nancy's friend and George's cousin who was kidnapped. A bit boy-crazy, but great with people and is able to persuade them to do anything! Amazing fashion sense and the least likely to get into trouble. Bubbly nature and light-hearted attitude are a huge help and a bit of humor even in those “sticky situations.” With a cheery disposition, she can be coaxed into helping Nancy on a case. But when Bess is kidnapped on Dread Isle, she'll need Nancy�s help to escape...

George Fayne - Bess's cousin and Nancy's friend. An athletic tomboy who isn’t afraid to get a little scuffed up to get the job done. The toughest and bravest girl Nancy knows, plus a whiz at fixing all things electronic. George is one of Nancy's best friends, and is sensible and matter-of-fact about life. She is the one who remembers the small details and is the best with technology. On Dread Isle, she feels helpless when Bess is kidnapped, and is trying to fix a satellite phone.

Bean - Possibly a vervet monkey from the Primate Center.
Johnny Rolle - He came to Dread Isle to fish and be alone, or so he says. Could this laid-back island resident have a hidden agenda? Johnny is stuck on Dread Isle and can't leave until he repairs his boat (that the monkeys trashed). Since he's been on the island longer than Nancy and George, perhaps he can help find Bess...or was he the one who kidnapped her in the first place?
Cou Cou - A Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot; a descendant of Lou Lou! This smart-talking parrot hears the secrets people whisper, but won't tell unless you give her a treat!

Dread Isle Wildlife

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One of the island's vervet monkeys

Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships has Nancy travelling to Dread Isle in the Bahamas, where forests and beaches are home to a variety of animals. Some may be friendly, even helpful, while others can spell grave danger for an unsuspecting sleuth.

Vervet Monkey – Once part of an intelligence study conducted by scientists, these super smart monkeys are known for their playful nature and “sticky fingers.” They are mischievous, but if you understand their language, they may be helpful.

Octopus – These underwater creatures can be found on the reefs adjacent to the isle. Though octopi are often harmless, they have a variety of defense mechanisms that can be deadly.

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A Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot

Shark – The vast Caribbean Sea is home to a large population of sharks. Studies have indicated that they may possess powerful problem-solving skills, social complexity, and curiosity. Be on the lookout for these fierce creatures, or your first swim may be your last!

Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot – Properly trained, these birds can speak and recite a variety of phrases. Only a few still remain on the island, but it would seem at least one of them might make a valuable ally.

There’s plenty more wildlife for you to discover on your quest. Watch your step, ‘cause you never know what’s hiding in the underbrush!

Phone Friends

Ned Nickerson - Nancy's boyfriend

Frank and Joe Hardy - Nancy's friends, who are also detectives

Soony Joon - recently stayed there and noticed strange things happening

Nancy Drew is a trademark by HerInteractive Co.

External links and Sources

Preceded by The Haunting of Castle Malloy	Nancy Drew Computer Games	Succeeded by UNKNOWN

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 --Nancy Drew at the end of The Haunting of Castle Malloy.
+== Plot ==
-Suspects
+In Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships, Nancy Drew, and her best friends Bess and George travel to the Bahamas for a fun-filled vacation when Bess is suddenly kidnapped and held for ransom. Throughout the game, players assume the role of either Nancy or George, depending on the scene, as they search for the missing artifact from the "Seven Virtues" fleet that will rescue Bess from the kidnappers. During the quest for the lost treasure, players will immerse themselves in the Bahamas diving, sailing, and interacting with wildlife. They will also decrypt a riddle book, unlock treasure chests and explore dangerous underwater shipwrecks. Hoist the sails and grab the sun screen, because adventure is on the itinerary! Join Nancy in her quest to rescue a hostage and stop an evil captor in ''Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships''; setting sail this summer!
-*Andrew Tiki Malini-
-*Copper Malini-
+== Game Description ==
-* [http://www.herinteractive.com/game.php?game_id=20&platform= Official Game Website]
+Your friend Bess Marvin is kidnapped and the only chance you have to save her is by solving a 300-year-old Bahamian mystery! Dangerous waters keep treasure hunters from exploring the reefs around Dread Isle, but this remote island might hide the riches of El Toro's lost fleet! Can you, as Nancy Drew, track down the treasure before time runs out?
+== Features ==
+*  Play as Nancy Drew and George – see her best friends, George Fayne and Bess Marvin, for the first time.
+* Immerse yourself in the Bahamas diving, sailing, and interacting with island wildlife.
+* Play mini-games with the monkeys at the research center to earn fun prizes.
+* Choose from Junior or Senior Detective difficulty levels
+==Places to Explore==
+''Sun, sand, and surf sound like all the right ingredients for a luxury vacation, but when kidnapping and ransom are involved, only Nancy Drew can save the day. Even a super-sleuth would have her hands full on this perilous island. Not only are there dastardly villains and dangerous animals, but this Caribbean isle has some of the most treacherous terrain a person can encounter. ''
+[[File: RAN Screenshot.jpg|thumb|The Shark Diving Ecotourism Resort]]
+. The Shark Diving Ecotourism Resort:
+Tucked into a protected cove, this hideaway is a prime vacation spot for thrill-seeking Caribbean tourists.
+. Shark Cove: A secluded beach on the southern end of the island, named for a rock formation off shore that resembles a shark’s dorsal fin.
+. Sangre Beach:
+The only beach on the island that has pink sand. Located on the western side of the isle, this is the site to go to for picturesque sunsets.
+. Bat Steep:
+The highest formation on the island has multiple caves where the local bats live. It’s a climber’s paradise.
+. Monkey Center:
+This was once the main site for the now shuttered Dread Isle Primate Research Behavior Center. The island’s troop of vervet monkeys still live here.
+. Blue Hole:
+Located in the middle of the island, the Blue Hole is so named because it is exactly that- a hole in the middle of the island that is filled with brilliant blue water. It is large enough that it can be easily seen from the air.
+== Characters and Suspects ==
+* [[Bess Marvin]] - Nancy's friend and George's cousin who was kidnapped. A bit boy-crazy, but great with people and is able to persuade them to do anything! Amazing fashion sense and the least likely to get into trouble. Bubbly nature and light-hearted attitude are a huge help and a bit of humor even in those “sticky situations.” With a cheery disposition, she can be coaxed into helping Nancy on a case. But when Bess is kidnapped on Dread Isle, she'll need Nancy�s help to escape...
+* [[George Fayne]] - Bess's cousin and Nancy's friend. An athletic tomboy who isn’t afraid to get a little scuffed up to get the job done. The toughest and bravest girl Nancy knows, plus a whiz at fixing all things electronic. George is one of Nancy's best friends, and is sensible and matter-of-fact about life. She is the one who remembers the small details and is the best with technology. On Dread Isle, she feels helpless when Bess is kidnapped, and is trying to fix a satellite phone.
+*Bean - Possibly a vervet monkey from the Primate Center.
+*Johnny Rolle - He came to Dread Isle to fish and be alone, or so he says. Could this laid-back island resident have a hidden agenda? Johnny is stuck on Dread Isle and can't leave until he repairs his boat (that the monkeys trashed). Since he's been on the island longer than Nancy and George, perhaps he can help find Bess...or was he the one who kidnapped her in the first place?
+* Cou Cou - A Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot; a descendant of Lou Lou! This smart-talking parrot hears the secrets people whisper, but won't tell unless you give her a treat!
+==Dread Isle Wildlife==
+[[Image: VervetMonkeyRAN.jpg|thumb|One of the island's vervet monkeys]]
+''Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships has Nancy travelling to Dread Isle in the Bahamas, where forests and beaches are home to a variety of animals. Some may be friendly, even helpful, while others can spell grave danger for an unsuspecting sleuth.''
+* Vervet Monkey – Once part of an intelligence study conducted by scientists, these super smart monkeys are known for their playful nature and “sticky fingers.” They are mischievous, but if you understand their language, they may be helpful.
+* Octopus – These underwater creatures can be found on the reefs adjacent to the isle. Though octopi are often harmless, they have a variety of defense mechanisms that can be deadly.
+[[Image: ParrotRAN.jpg|thumb| A Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot]]
+* Shark – The vast Caribbean Sea is home to a large population of sharks. Studies have indicated that they may possess powerful problem-solving skills, social complexity, and curiosity. Be on the lookout for these fierce creatures, or your first swim may be your last!
+* Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot – Properly trained, these birds can speak and recite a variety of phrases. Only a few still remain on the island, but it would seem at least one of them might make a valuable ally.
+There’s plenty more wildlife for you to discover on your quest. Watch your step, ‘cause you never know what’s hiding in the underbrush!
+== Phone Friends ==
+* Ned Nickerson - Nancy's boyfriend
+* Frank and Joe Hardy - Nancy's friends, who are also detectives
+* Soony Joon - recently stayed there and noticed strange things happening
+Nancy Drew is a trademark by HerInteractive Co.
+== External links and Sources ==
+* [http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/theres-danger-high-seas-her/story.aspx?guid=%7B1616E07E-33DD-4173-94A6-C2CB9D4D7D8F%7D&dist=msr_2 HeR Interactive Press Release]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/blog/blog.html HeR Interactive Blog]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/newsletter-view.php?id=0903_newsletter.html Ransom of the Seven Ships HeR Interactive Newsletter]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/play-now-trailers.php?file=0 First Ransom of the Seven Ships Trailer!]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/newsletter-view.php?id=0904_newsletter.html Dread Isle Wildlife Guide: April Newsletter]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/blog/2009/05/ransom-of-seven-ships-boxes.html Dare to Play Blog: RAN Covers]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/game.php?game_id=20&platform= Ransom of the Seven Ships Official HeR Interactive page]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/game_screenshots.php?game_id=20&platform= Ransom of the Seven Ships Screenshots]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/news/0905_newsletter.html HeR Interactive May Newsletter: Ransom of the Seven Ships: Meet Nancy's Friends]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/play-now-trailers.php?file=0 New Ransom of the Seven Ships Trailer]
+* [http://www.herinteractive.com/game_characters.php?game_id=20&platform= Character Profiles]
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