American Girl Adventures!

American Girl Adventures!, also commonly abbreviated as AG Adventures or AGA, is a 2023 action-adventure game inspired by various American Girl books. It was developed by Friendly Shark Studios and Ubisoft, and published by Ubisoft. It was first released on March 5th, 2023 in the US and Canada and March 6th, 2023 worldwide, and is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC and Mac computers via Steam.
The game allows you to choose between the stories of various American Girl characters, both old and new, historical and contemporary, and play through their stories reimagined in an interactive video game format, including minigames. The game currently features the Classic stories of all of the Historical Characters, Girls of the Year, and Contemporary Characters, with more to be added soon, both as new characters are released and as older books are converted into the video game format.
== Gameplay ==
Story Mode: The main selling point of the game, where you can play through a variety of Adventures, based on American Girl stories. These stories have been adapted to fit a video game format, but otherwise mostly stay true to the original books (unlike, for example, the movies, where many parts of the book have to be cut out and changed to fit the format). The gameplay is very similar to most adventure games based on other children's media, where, in between cutscenes and dialogue, the player must run around completing tasks in order to progress through the story. The Adventures also feature minigames, based on the main character's interests or on events that happen in the story. The player has to play through the first book in a character's story in order to unlock the next one (for example, Meet Samantha must be completed before unlocking Samantha Learns a Lesson).
Dollhouse: Every Adventure that is completed allows the player to unlock dolls, outfits, and accessories that are either currently or formerly available through American Girl. The player can then display these as they wish in their Dollhouse.
Minigame Mode: Any minigame that the player has successfully completed in Story Mode can be replayed again and again in Minigame Mode.
== Adventures ==
=== Historical Characters ===
==== Classic Adventures ====
Probably the most well-known American Girl stories, the Classic Adventures from the Historical Characters each tell the tale of a 9-11 year old girl from an important time period in American history. All of a character's Classic Adventures must be completed before unlocking her side stories.
===== Kaya'aton'my =====
Kaya is a Native American (specifically Nimiipuu, or Nez Perce) girl living in the Pacific Northwest prior to European colonization, in the 1760s. She cares deeply about her family, her tribe, the environment, and her beloved horse, Steps High.
Book 1: Meet Kaya: Kaya has to win back the trust of her tribe after she prioritizes winning a horse race over taking care of her brothers, earning herself an embarrassing nickname.
Book 2: Kaya's Escape!: In an attempt to save her horse, Steps High, from being stolen, Kaya and her sister Speaking Rain are kidnapped and enslaved by an enemy tribe. Can they find a way to escape?
Book 3: Kaya's Hero: Kaya wants to become friends with Swan Circling, a warrior woman in her tribe that she looks up to, but will her feeling be mutual when she finds out about Kaya's past mistakes?
Book 4: Kaya and Lone Dog: Kaya befriends a lone dog living outside of her camp, despite her tribe's warnings that the dog is not to be trusted. But when an unexpected surprise happens, can she handle it alone?
Book 5: Kaya Shows the Way: Kaya tries to find her missing sister, Speaking Rain, while also coping with her worries that she will lose her older sister, Brown Deer, to her future marriage.
Book 6: Changes for Kaya: Kaya believes that she finally has a clue as to where Steps High, her long-lost horse, may be, but in order to find her, she will need to brave a threat unlike any she's faced before...
===== Felicity Merriman =====
Felicity is a girl living in Williamsburg, Virginia during the events leading up to the American Revolution. She is fiercely loyal to her friends and family, and isn't afraid to speak out when she feels that people - or animals - are being treated unfairly.
Book 1: Meet Felicity: Felicity falls in love with a beautiful horse named Penny, but the man who owns her is cruel and abusive. Can she find a way to save Penny?
Book 2: Felicity Learns a Lesson: When the price of tea takes Virginia by storm, Felicity finds herself torn between her father and her new best friend, Elizabeth, who have very different beliefs on whether or not the colonies should become independent.
Book 3: Felicity's Surprise: Felicity is ecstatic to have been invited to a ball at the Governor's Palace. But when several problems arise, can she keep the elegant occasion from becoming a disaster?
Book 4: Happy Birthday, Felicity!: Felicity loses her family's trust when she breaks the rules surrounding her new birthday gift. So when she overhears of a plot that will endanger the colonists, who can she get to believe her?
Book 5: Felicity Saves the Day: On a summertime visit to her grandfather's plantation, Felicity finds herself having to choose between telling the truth to her family and remaining loyal to a friend.
Book 6: Changes for Felicity: Trouble strikes Felicity, between worry for her horse, Penny, who is about to have a foal, and for her friend, Elizabeth, whose father is in jail for his loyalty to the king. How can Felicity deal with the changes she faces?
Very Funny, Elizabeth: An adventure featuring Felicity's best friend, Elizabeth. Elizabeth and Felicity love playing tricks on Elizabeth's bothersome older sister Annabelle, and when they find out that she is engaged, they have more than a few up their sleeves...
===== Caroline Abbott =====
Caroline is a girl living in Sackets Harbor, New York during the War of 1812. Her family runs the town's shipbuilding business, and just like them, she has a passion for sailing, and tries her best to be brave in the face of adversity.
Book 1: Meet Caroline: America declares war on Britain while Caroline and her father are out sailing on Lake Ontario, and he is taken prisoner. Can Caroline find a way to stay strong in his absence?
Book 2: Caroline's Secret Message: Caroline and her mother must make a dangerous journey to the prison and deliver a message to Papa to help him escape, without the British finding out...
Book 3: A Surprise for Caroline: Caroline feels left out when her cousin Lydia and new friend Rhonda keep hanging out without her. Can she find a way to do something that they will all enjoy?
Book 4: Caroline Takes a Chance: Caroline has definitely become more brave in Papa's absence. If only he could see her now... But when she visits their old fishing spot, something unexpected happens!
Book 5: Caroline's Battle: When British warships attack Sackets Harbor, the entire town must join forces to fight the enemy, including Caroline, who has to make a terrible sacrifice to protect her family and friends. But can she?
Book 6: Changes for Caroline: When helping out her uncle's family on their new farm, Caroline has a mystery to solve - who is stealing their crops? But the answer may be more complicated than she thought...
===== Josefina Montoya =====
Josefina is a gentle and kind girl living on a rancho in New Mexico in the 1820s, before it became a US state. She loves her Papa and older sisters, and although her Mama passed away a year ago, she knows that her memory will live on.
Book 1: Meet Josefina: Josefina and her sisters cannot wait for their Abuelo to come and visit, bringing his caravan full of surprises. And this time around, he brings a surprise that no one could have predicted!
Book 2: Josefina Learns a Lesson: Josefina admires her Tia Dolores and all her new ideas, which are helping save the rancho after a disastrous flash flood. But when Tia Dolores offers something very out of the ordinary, she begins to worry that all of this change will make her forget Mama.
Book 3: Josefina's Surprise: Between everyone's woes about Mama and Josefina feeling left out of a family tradition, this Navidad will be a very different one for the Montoyas. But different doesn't have to be a bad thing...
Book 4: Happy Birthday, Josefina!: Josefina is now 10 years old, and taking on all kinds of new challenges, between training to become a healer and caring for a baby goat. But can she be responsible enough?
Book 5: Josefina Saves the Day: On a trade trip, the Montoyas meet a friendly americano named Patrick, but then he leaves without completing his end of the trade. Has Josefina's family been scammed, or is there more to the story?
Book 6: Changes for Josefina: Tia Dolores announces that she is leaving the rancho! Can Josefina and her sisters find a way to get her to stay?
===== Cécile Rey & Marie-Grace Gardner =====
Cécile and Marie-Grace are best friends living in New Orleans in the 1850s. They may lead different lives and come from different cultures, but their friendship and willingness to help others rises above all.
Book 1: Meet Marie-Grace: Marie-Grace is moving back to New Orleans after many years, and she is having trouble fitting in. But a new friend, a music teacher, and a night of surprises may help her feelings change...
Book 2: Meet Cécile: Cécile is so excited for the magical season of Mardi Gras. She is determined to find a costume that will make her the life of the party at the ball, and she may even make a new friend in the process!
Book 3: Marie-Grace and the Orphans: Marie-Grace finds a baby at her doorstep and is quick to take him into her care. But when her and Cécile find out about the baby's connection to a slave plantation, they must find a way to save him from grave danger...
Book 4: Troubles for Cécile: A terrible yellow fever epidemic has struck New Orleans. When the illness comes to Cécile's own home, how can she find a way to help?
Book 5: Marie-Grace Makes a Difference: The yellow fever epidemic has caused many children in New Orleans to be orphaned, and Marie-Grace is trying her best to help them out, but simultaneously, she is afraid of losing everything that she has grown to love.
Book 6: Cécile's Gift: The town of New Orleans is holding a fundraiser festival for recovery from the epidemic, and Cécile is struggling to try and help out in her own unique way. How can she let the orphans know that she cares?
===== Kirsten Larson =====
Kirsten is a girl immigrating to Minnesota from Sweden in the 1850s. She sometimes struggles to fit in, but she always finds the courage to adapt and try new things in her new home.
Book 1: Meet Kirsten: Kirsten and her family have moved to the US all the way from Sweden. Will she ever feel at home in this new, unfamiliar place?
Book 2: Kirsten Learns a Lesson: Having trouble fitting in at her new school, Kirsten finds comfort her new friend, a Native American girl named Singing Bird. But now Singing Bird is leaving... should Kirsten go with her?
Book 3: Kirsten's Surprise: Kirsten wants to celebrate a cherished holiday tradition in her new home - but will a few unexpected events ruin the Christmas magic?
Book 4: Happy Birthday, Kirsten!: Life on the prairie is busy this summer, between a new barn and a new baby. But when Kirsten has to pull out of school to help her family face these new challenges, she is worried. Will her friends forget all about her?
Book 5: Kirsten Saves the Day: Kirsten and her brother Peter find a secret supply of honey, which they believe could help their family a lot from selling it at the market. But what they don't predict is that they're not the only creatures that are after the honey...
Book 6: Changes for Kirsten: When Kirsten makes a terrible mistake, causing her family's home to burn down and lose everything, the future seems bleak. But an unexpected discovery could help turn things around for the Larsons.
===== Addy Walker =====
Addy is a brave and resilient African-American girl who escapes slavery during the Civil War. She always tries to help her family and friends and, through it all, learns that true freedom is finding the courage to stand up for herself.
Book 1: Meet Addy: Addy's family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery. But just when they are planning to leave, Addy's father and brother are sold, separating the family. Can Addy and her mother make the journey on their own?
Book 2: Addy Learns a Lesson: A new life in Philadelphia includes a new school where she learns to read, and makes new friends, Sarah and Harriet. But it becomes obvious that the two girls that don't like each other. Will Addy have to choose?
Book 3: Addy's Surprise: Christmas is coming soon, and Addy is torn between buying a gift for her mother and donating her money to newly freed former enslaved people. But a few unexpected twists and turns may make it so that she doesn't have to choose, and make this holiday is the best one yet.
Book 4: Happy Birthday, Addy!: Having grown up in slavery, Addy has no idea what her real birthday is, so she wants to choose a day to celebrate on. Her new neighbour, M'dear, helps her with her decision, and the day she ends up choosing is one to celebrate indeed.
Book 5: Addy Saves the Day: Addy's church is raising funds to help former enslaved people reunite with their families, by having a carnival. But when the money they raise ends up getting stolen, it's up to Addy and her friends to catch the thief.
Book 6: Changes for Addy: Addy has an important speech to give at the Emancipation Celebration. But the speech is about freedom, and Addy's family still hasn't been fully reunited yet. Will her wish ever come true?
===== Samantha Parkington =====
Samantha is an orphan living with her wealthy grandmother in 1900s upstate New York. She isn't afraid to ruffle her dress, get her knees dirty, and above all, to stand up for what is right.
Book 1: Meet Samantha: Samantha has everything a young girl could dream of, but all she wants is a friend her own age. So she is excited when Nellie, a servant girl, moves in next door. The two girls may lead different lives, but together they form a true friendship, and even solve a mystery.
Book 2: Samantha Learns a Lesson: Nellie is being bullied at school for not knowing how to read, so Samantha decides to teach her friend. And, when Samantha decides to write a speech about factories for her school project, Nellie teaches Samantha a few things, too.
Book 3: Samantha's Surprise: Samantha's Uncle Gard is visiting for Christmas, and she's very excited, but when he brings his new girlfriend Cornelia with him, Samantha is worried that the family will forget that she exists. But not everything is as it seems, and the holiday has a few surprises in store.
Book 4: Happy Birthday, Samantha!: Samantha is upset after a less-than ideal birthday party, but she's excited to visit New York City and see Uncle Gard, Cornelia, and Cornelia's twin sisters, Agnes and Agatha. The three girls go on an adventure that ends in an unexpected twist...
Book 5: Samantha Saves the Day: On a trip to Piney Point, Grandmary's summer home, Samantha goes on a boating trip with Agnes and Agatha to an island with secrets about Samantha's parents. But when the girls end up trapped in a storm, can they make it through?
Book 6: Changes for Samantha: Samantha is now living in New York City with Uncle Gard and Aunt Cornelia, and she decides to try and find where Nellie is now. When she finds her in an orphanage with terrible conditions, Samantha knows she has to help her friend. But how?
Nellie's Promise: An adventure featuring Samantha's best friend, Nellie. Nellie finally has a perfect life, her and her sisters having been adopted by Samantha and her aunt and uncle. But then her awful Uncle Mike returns and threatens to ruin everything! What can Nellie do to stay with her new family?
===== Rebecca Rubin =====
Rebecca is a first-generation American girl who is the daughter of Jewish-Russian immigrants, living in New York City in the 1910s. With her boldness, resilience, and integrity, she finds a way to combine her new ways of living with her family's old traditions.
Book 1: Meet Rebecca: Rebecca was born to act, so she decides to put on a street show to raise money so that her aunt, uncle, and cousins can immigrate from Russia. But when her disapproving family ruins her plan, Rebecca has to find another way. But what?
Book 2: Rebecca and Ana: Cousin Ana finally arrives on Ellis Island, and she quickly becomes best friends with Rebecca. But when Rebecca's teacher makes them sing together for a school presentation, Rebecca is worried that Ana's broken English will ruin the show. What can she do?
Book 3: Candlelight for Rebecca: Rebecca finds herself torn between fitting in at school and her Jewish heritage when her teacher makes her do a Christmas project - even though she celebrates Hanukkah. Can Rebecca prove that she can be a true American without celebrating Christmas?
Book 4: Rebecca and the Movies: Rebecca is thrilled when she gets to visit a real movie studio for her birthday - and even more thrilled when she gets to act in a real movie! But what would her parents say if they knew?
Book 5: Rebecca to the Rescue: The Rubins are visiting Coney Island - but Rebecca's bossy older brother was put in charge of the rest of the kids. Rebecca and Ana decide to go and have fun on their own, to prove that girls can be leaders too. Until the fun turns into danger...
Book 6: Changes for Rebecca: When Rebecca finds out about the conditions in the factory where her uncle and cousin work, she is horrified. She becomes determined to stand up for better conditions for workers - no matter what.
Claudie Wells
Claudie is a creative and resourceful African-American girl living in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. She has a passion for the arts, which she finds a way to use to help her family and friends.
Book 1: Meet Claudie: In a neighbourhood surrounded by talent, Claudie wants to find her own calling, but nothing seems to work. When her family is threatened with eviction from their home, can Claudie use her creativity to save the day?
Book 2: Adventures with Claudie: Coming Soon
===== Kit Kittredge =====
Kit is a clever and plucky girl living in Cincinnati in the 1930s. Although the Great Depression turns her world upside down, she always finds a way to turn trouble into triumph.
Book 1: Meet Kit: Kit has a nose for news, and would love an interesting news story to happen in her life. But the Great Depression causing her father to lose his job wasn't exactly the exciting story she was hoping for. How can Kit cope with her new life?
Book 2: Kit Learns a Lesson: Kit's life right now isn't easy, between a full house of boarders and a whole list of new chores, and she wants nothing more than for this to be over. That is, until a visit to a place out in the city gives Kit a new perspective on her situation.
Book 3: Kit's Surprise: It's almost Christmas, but the Kittredges are too busy worrying about losing their house. Kit is stuck working for her grumpy uncle, and she has a fight with her best friend. But just when things seem hopeless, an unexpected surprise comes to save the season.
Book 4: Happy Birthday, Kit!: With her family's financial struggles, Kit doubts that she's going to be able to have a birthday party. But then her thrifty Aunt Millie shows up and helps turn things around - sometimes in the most unpredictable ways.
Book 5: Kit Saves the Day: A young hobo named Will shows up to help the Kittredges, and quickly becomes friends with Kit, who is fascinated by his lifestyle. But when Kit comes with Will on an adventure of her own, she finds out hobo life is a lot more dangerous than she thought.
Book 6: Changes for Kit: Kit wants to help kids who are worse off than she is, but she doesn't know how. Then, on top of that, her grumpy, unsympathetic Uncle Hendrick is coming to stay, which makes Kit downright miserable - until he unintentionally gives her a great idea.
Really Truly Ruthie: An adventure featuring Kit's best friend, Ruthie. Ruthie loves fairytales, because they always have happy endings. So when she finds out that her best friend Kit's family is about to lose their house, can Ruthie help her find her happily ever after?
===== Nanea Mitchell =====
Nanea is a girl growing up in Hawaii at the beginning of World War II. The changes that the war brings to her life can be very hard, but Nanea still tries her best to help others and prove that she can be responsible.
Book 1: The Spirit of Aloha: Nanea wants to show her family that just because she's the youngest, it doesn't mean that she can't be a grown-up. When Japan bombs Pearl Harbor and America enters World War II, Nanea has a chance to prove herself - if she can find the courage to do it.
Book 2: Hula for the Home Front: Life for Nanea is filled with worries, between one of her best friends moving away and her older brother (and maybe even her dog!) considering joining the Army. Can Nanea find a creative way to lift her spirits - and the ones of those around her?
===== Molly McIntire =====
Molly is a lively and cheerful girl living in Illinois during World War II. The war may be a difficult time, especially with her father working overseas as a doctor, but Molly never lets go of her courage, resilience, and hope.
Book 1: Meet Molly: Because of the war, supplies are limited, so Molly and her friends decide to make their own Halloween costumes. The costumes turn out great... until Molly's pesky older brother Ricky ruins them! How can Molly get back at him?
Book 2: Molly Learns a Lesson: Molly is determined to lead the third-grade girls to victory in her school's Lend-A-Hand contest, but the other girls pick out a project that Molly knows will never work. Molly's plan is to do her own project... But will it work?
Book 3: Molly's Surprise: The McIntires would love to have a merry Christmas, but Molly's father is still overseas, and worst of all, they haven't heard from him in a long time. Molly decides to surprise her family to lighten the mood, but there might be a surprise in store for her, too!
Book 4: Happy Birthday, Molly!: Molly is super excited that Emily, a real English girl, is coming to stay with the McIntires, just in time for her birthday! But Emily isn't what Molly expected. She's timid and standoffish. Can Molly and Emily find a way to get along?
Book 5: Molly Saves the Day: Camp Gowonagin is where Molly and her best friends, Linda and Susan, are spending their summer, and they're super excited for the Color War... until Linda is placed on a different team than her friends. Will the capture-the-flag showdown ruin their friendship?
Book 6: Changes for Molly: Dad is coming home, just in time for him to see Molly as Miss Victory in her tap-dancing performance, with a brand new head of curls! But when things start to go wrong, Molly is worried that her perfect day for Dad's return might not be so perfect after all..
Brave Emily: An adventure featuring Molly's best friend, Emily. Emily has come to stay with the McIntires to escape the bombings in London. She tries her best to be brave, and to become friends with Molly, but she often finds that hard to do. How can Emily be a brave soldier for England?
===== Maryellen Larkin =====
Maryellen is a lively, one-of-a-kind girl living in Florida in the 1950s. Although it isn't always easy in a family with five siblings, she always finds a way to stand out and wow the crowd.
Book 1, The One and Only, Adventure 1: In a family of eight, it's pretty hard to stand out and get noticed. So, she finds out that a visitor is coming, Maryellen gets an awesome idea to impress the guest - and Mom. But the idea doesn't turn out the way that she expects.
Adventure 2: Maryellen loves going to school, and it becomes even more exciting when she befriends a new girl, Angela, who has come all the way from Italy! But Maryellen's old friends aren't as accepting of Angela's differences as she is. How can she make them see past their prejudices?
Adventure 3: Christmas is coming, and Maryellen has only one wish: for her to have a white Christmas, just like in the movies. But that's not exactly an easy thing to do in Florida. Can Maryellen find a way to make it happen?
Book 2, Taking Off, Adventure 1: Maryellen is going to have an extravagant 10th birthday party - with an unexpected theme. But when her friends have different ideas on how to make the party special, can Maryellen find a way to compromise with them?
Adventure 2: The Larkins are going on an exciting camping trip for the summer. But she gets a bit more excitement than she wanted when she ends up on a dangerous journey with her bossy big sister Joan. The trip makes the two sisters grow closer - and even learn some things about each other.
Adventure 3: At her school's science club, Maryellen has an awesome idea for a rocket that will go higher and farther than anyone else's - but her teammates don't want to listen to her because she's a girl. How can she make her vision known?
===== Melody Ellison =====
Melody is a kind and optimistic African-American girl living in Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. She has a passion for music, her family, and, above all, standing up for what is right.
Book 1: No Ordinary Sound: Melody is thrilled when she finds out that she's been assigned to sing her church's Youth Day solo. But when an unimaginable tragedy leaves her silent, how will she ever be able to find her voice again?
Book 2: Never Stop Singing: For her pastor's New Year's challenge to make a difference in her community, Melody teams up with her friends to try and fix up a run-down park in her neighbourhood. But troubles arise, and the kids begin to lose hope. How can they make their dream a reality?
===== Julie Albright =====
Julie is a strong and spirited girl living in San Francisco in the 1970s. Although difficult things like bullies or her parents' divorce try to get her down, she never backs away from standing up for what she believes in.
Book 1: Meet Julie: Julie doesn't want to move across town to her mom's new house, especially since she has to start at a new school. She tries to make the best of her situation by signing up for the basketball team, but the coach won't let girls join! How can Julie change his mind?
Book 2: Julie Tells Her Story: For a school project, Julie has to write about "The Worst Thing That Ever Happened" - her parents' divorce. Julie really doesn't want to do it, but then an unexpected event gives her a brighter outlook on her new situation.
Book 3: Happy New Year, Julie!: Tracy, Julie's older sister, hasn't talked to Dad since before the divorce. Julie thinks she can forget about it by going to her best friend Ivy's Lunar New Year party - until the Lings invite all the Albrights... together. Can Julie make the peace between her family?
Book 4: Julie and the Eagles: When Julie and Ivy find an injured baby owl in Golden Gate Park, they take it to a wildlife rescue center, where they meet two bald eagles who need more money raised to release them back into the wild. The girls want to help... but how?
Book 5: Julie's Journey: Julie joins her cousins for a cross-country trip on a wagon train to celebrate the Bicentennial. Her and her cousin April want to make an important contribution for the country's 200th birthday, and their quest to find one leads them on a suspenseful adventure!
Book 6: Changes for Julie: To make some radical changes to the school detention system, Julie decides to run for class president. But her classmates don't approve of her choice for vice president, Joy, who is deaf. How can Julie help her classmates respect Joy's differences?
Good Luck, Ivy: An adventure featuring Julie's best friend, Ivy. Ivy is devastated when she has to choose between her gymnastics tournament and the Ling family reunion - on the same night. Either way, she's going to disappoint someone. How can Ivy bring luck onto her side?
===== Courtney Moore =====
Courtney is an enthusiastic and passionate girl living in California in the 1980s. Some of the things that she is passionate about include video games, music, and helping out others whenever she can.
Book 1: Courtney Changes the Game: Courtney designs a video game starring an intergalactic superhero. If only she could be as brave as her! Between her dad moving away, her mom running for mayor, and her stepsister's unpredictable moods, can Courtney find a way to win the game?
Book 2: Friendship Superhero: When Courtney makes a new friend at the arcade, Isaac, she cares about him for who she is, even when she finds out he has a disease called HIV. But others in Courtney's town don't feel the same way. How can Courtney fight the misinformation about her friend?
===== Nicki & Isabel Hoffman =====
Coming Soon
=== Contemporary Characters ===
== Trivia ==
Category:2023
Category:Fan Games
Category:Nintendo Switch Games
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Category:Xbox Series X/S Games
Category:Steam Games
Category:Licensed Games
Category:Friendly Shark Studios
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