Leapster Arcade: Word Chasers

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• Interactive learning cartridge
• For use with the separately sold Leapster Multimedia Learning System
• Choose a cat, then catch mice and the correct letters to spell words
• Teaches advanced phonics and spelling skills
• Features four challenging levels, advanced phonics, helpful tutorials and spelling for over 500 words

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 5.5 x 6.8 inches ; 2.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B74EZY
• Item model number: 20269
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,718 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Chase your way to word victory in this cat-and-mouse arcade game! Choose a cat then catch mice and the correct letters to spell words. This fast-paced game builds advanced phonics and spelling skills. 1 or 2 Player Game 4 Challenge Levels Helpful Tutorials What it Teaches: * Spelling 500+ Words * Advanced Phonics

Product Description

Chase your way to word victory in this cat-and-mouse arcade game! Choose a cat, then catch mice and the correct letters to spell words. This fast-paced game builds advanced phonics and spelling skills. Features four challenging levels, advanced phonics, helpful tutorials and spelling for over 500 words. For one or two players. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster L-Max Learning Game System, each sold separately.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

173 of 175 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Different type of learning approach, January 1, 2006

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L. Barie "LuvMyTwoBoys" (cherry hill, new jersey United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Leapster Arcade: Word Chasers (Toy)

I gave this 5 stars because overall I think this is a great game. It operates like the video arcade game pac-man did. The difference is, you choose the level you want to start and the Leapster then gives you a word to spell according to that level. Then you have to correctly go through the maze and find the letters in order. So for example, if you picked level 1, you may have a simple word like tag to find. Once the game has started, you have to go through the maze and find the T first, without bumping into another letter and so on and so forth. You can get bonus points by chasing mice after you correctly get each letter among many other things.

My son only chose to stay on level 2 so far today, so I am sure there are other things to do with this cartridge. One of the things I liked the most was that you had to spell the words out of "thin air". There werer no hints or anything to copy. It was learning through trial and error. I was originally worried about my son being bored becuase he is already a reader (5.5 yrs old), but it really was fun for him to figure out words he only knew in a "kid writing" sort of way. Having the Pac-Man arcade approach kept him interested.

I don't know what the price will be after it is back in stock, but we got it as buy one, get one and it was also reduced to 17.99 each. So I only paid 24.00 total with the shipping and tax. I think the original/non-sale price was really high though? If you have a reading kindergartener or 1st grader plus, they will like it. If your child can't read yet, this is too advanced and not worth spending the money yet.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun learning, March 1, 2008

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Hot Homeschool Mama (Bountiful, Utah, United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Leapster Arcade: Word Chasers (Toy)

I bought this game because my daughter has been discouraged with spelling. This was a perfect choice. She loves to play and is quickly gaining confidence in her spelling ability. It is the classic example of a fun and educational toy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good concept but a pain to play, January 6, 2009

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J. Price (Charleston, SC) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Leapster Arcade: Word Chasers (Toy)

The game in itself is a good idea, but moving around on it is a different story. I tried to play it (and I do know how to spell) but getting it to move and turn was a pain. It was not one of my best purchases.