LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Wolverine and the X-Men (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
• Create your own spelling list with the words you need for school.
• As you play, earn tokens to download new gear for Wolverine.
• Use letter skills and vowel know-how to battle your way through eight action-packed levels that take you to four locations.
• Teaches letters, word building, phonics skills and spelling. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 9 years (grades K to 3).

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.4 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: B0038AJIGG
• Item model number: 39049
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 9 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,390 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #83 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Electronics
  • #94 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids > Educational Computers & Accessories
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Customize the learning with over 12,000 spelling words, then help Wolverine on his mission to reunite the X-Men team and save mutant-kind! Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems.

Product Description

Leapfrog Enterprises Leapster Explorer 39049 Game 39049 Kids Games

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game for superhero fans, October 11, 2010

By 

ryder - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Wolverine and the X-Men (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) (Toy)

My son is only four but loves the comic book heroes so I went ahead and got this game for him. He loves it! He started out finding the letter they would ask for and now he can spell many of the words. I like that it will ask him to spell a word and then for each letter of the word will give him four letter choices. So it says spell "bat" and the first group of letters will be t, j, b, g and he will select b. Then it will give him four more letters... this breaks it down for him. It also gives him a few tries so even if he's guessing he's got a shot at spelling it. He has a hard time distinguishing between the capital and lowercase letters but overall he enjoys the fighting and exploration and I am pleasantly surprised with how well he is doing. Parents can also customize the spelling list by connecting to the leapster website (I haven't tried this yet but intend too). I would definetely recommend this game to other comic book fans that want to "fight the bad guys" :)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too violent, January 12, 2011

By 

rndel - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Wolverine and the X-Men (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) (Toy)

My son really seemed frustrated that he kept getting "killed" before he can even spell any words. It's very violent for the recommended age. For kids who have only watched Nick Jr. and were not exposed to violent video games or movies this is really disturbing. He frequently asks me if I can go back to putting his weekly spelling words on the Didj Sonic Hedgehog game instead since it always helped him get ready for spelling tests. Leapfrog needs a better spelling game for boys. This isn't what you would expect from them.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped my learning challenged preschooler., May 25, 2011

By 

daynastetson - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Wolverine and the X-Men (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) (Toy)

My 5 yr old son is one of those rough and tough sweet cowboys. He loves action games but we have a rule... nothing with blood. This is great because he still gets to fight the bad guys, but they just disappear with no gore or screaming. He is very active in tennis and competitive swim with a small attention span. This game holds his attention unlike the Toy Story game (surprising since he loves Woody). As far as learning goes, my son has a severe speech delay that has affected his learning. He goes to a special preschool with other gifted youngster. This game has made him enjoy spelling!!! He already knew his letter which helped and now he understands that when put together they mean something. I carry a little notepad in my purse and he even loves spelling the words on paper now. Having been through multiple therapy programs with my son, I am so impressed by what he was able to learn from a GAME. When he comes up to me and is so excited to show his mommy the MANY spelling words he knows, I want to cry for joy.