LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Penguins of Madagascar

by LeapFrog

Product Features

• Help Rico eat his candies, then use them in some target practice
• Help Private karate-chop his way into tip-top shape by directing his kicks on a training dummy
• Cool, calm Kowalski needs your help to snip the correct set of wires to avoid the alarm
• Teaches animal facts, mathematics and letters
• Kids connect online for extra activities and rewards
• Parents can also connect online to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is playing and learning

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 0.4 x 2.4 inches ; 3.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0038AR700
• Item model number: 30798
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 7 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #792 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #50 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Electronic > Electronic Learning Toys & Systems
  • #57 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Electronics
  • #59 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Learning
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Skipper's squad has gotten soft--it's training time. But when King Julien issues a zoo-wide challenge, it's a Race for 1st Place. Use animal knowledge and more to help Skipper's Heroes take the gold. Features expanded play for the Leapster2 system, so Leapster2 players can connect online for extra games, activities and rewards, and parents can get detailed learning progress reports through the online LeapFrog Learning Path. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1). Works with Leapster and Leapster2 systems.

Product Description

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Penguins of Madagascar - Use your animal knowledge to help Skipper's Heroes shape up and take home the gold trophy in the Race for 1st Place!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Risen to level of 'favorite'., October 3, 2010

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Aquarius "blackblue" (Florida) - 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 Leapster Learning Game: Penguins of Madagascar (Toy)

This game turned in to an instant hit with our son. He plays and likes all his games, but this one has risen to the level of "favorite" (one of them). I on the other hand was a bit disappointed. I think I expected more and better animation on this game. But it's my son using, learning and playing with it, so I follow his lead for rating this game.

The game teaches: word building, animal facts, counting, addition, and subtraction. In the game the player plays the role of the Penguins team entering a competition in the Zoo. They are up against three other teams; King Julien's team, The Monkeys, and another team I can't remember right now (I will check it later). The aim is to win the Gold trophy (1st place). There are 5 different challenges to conquer in the competition. Each challenge teaches a different skill. At the beginning of each challenge the player can set the desired difficulty level (1, 2 or 3).

Once the competition start you have to go through all the 5 challenges to finish the competition. You win trophies by ending 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. There's no trophy for 4th place. During the competition you can select a different level of difficulty at the beginning of each new challenge. After each challenge you are shown your position against the other three teams. The player gets the feeling of competing against other teams, so encouraging the player to do his/her best in a fun way.

The game has a "competition" mode and a "training" mode. In the training mode you can select anyone of the challenges separately to train your skills on that particular challenge. But in the competition mode you have to go through all the 5 challenges in succession till the end of the race.

Ps. This is NOT the same game as the Penguins game for the Explorer LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game: The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Plushy Rescue which is also about the Penguins but a DIFFERENT game!

Thanks for reading.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game!, November 13, 2010

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Linda K. Wigal "Shopping Grandma" (LaConner, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Penguins of Madagascar (Toy)

We purchased this as a birthday gift for our 6 year old granddaughter and it was a huge hit. Both she and her 4 year old brother have enjoyed it so much that we bought a second Leapster for another family birthday--along with additional games of course. It seems to have replaced their portable DVD player as their favorite travel entertainment. Definitely a fun game for this age group!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great learning thru repetition.., January 21, 2011

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L!L M@M@ - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Penguins of Madagascar (Toy)

My just turned 3 year old loves this game because he loves the penguins. They spit on the correct answer & he laughs..lol. repetive pick out the letter/numbers. He enjoys it.I would not spend more than say $20-.