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LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Game Neopets
 
Manufacturer: LeapFrog
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List Price: $29.99
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Product Description
NEOPETS AGE 7-10

Product Details
  • Undo an evil curse to save the faeries of Neopia
  • Teaches language arts skills: contextual spelling, possessive nouns, parts of speech, subject-verb agreement
  • Look for more Didj games featuring favorite characters like Hannah Montana, Nancy Drew and more
  • Kids can customize the game online with the skills they are studying in school
  • Parents can connect to the LeapFrog learning path to see what their child is learning

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Customer Reviews
Very happy with this game
 
Review Date: March 18, 2009
Reviewer: Tony, Grand Rapids, MI
I bought this game for my 6 year old daughter as a bit of a risk, as I could not find any reviews on it (being a newer game). It came in the mail as she was at school, so I got to preview it before she had a chance to play with it. While I enjoyed it and was happy with what i saw, I was worried that the RPG-format would be a little slow-paced for her. I had nothing to worry about, she loves it! As far as the educational aspect, it is woven more seamlessly into the game than other Didj games I've seen; it actually feels like it is PART of the game, and not simply a distraction.

This game has very cute graphics and characters, which is perfect for my daughter (she loves being the blue unicorn) but may be a bit too cute for boys.

So far in the game (NOT a game that is beaten in one, or even five, sittings) there are no villains or violence, I appreciate this. As with most RPGs, talking to all the characters is an important part of the game, and helping out characters (for example, finding their lost items) has rewards.

If you get this game for your kid, and your kid is like mine, be prepared to be asked for help regularly, as this game is a bit complex as far as the Didj goes. I would suggest playing for maybe a half-hour or so before your kid does, so you can know enough about the game to help with things like navigating the menu screens, the maps, the collected items, etc.

I hope this is a sign of continued good games for the Didj.
Not a Hand held game! It's an educational tool
 
Review Date: April 5, 2010
Reviewer: Elizabeth Dyar, Southern States
I do not believe in hand held games or video games for children. My mother is the one who went against my wishes and purchased this for my daughter Christmas 2008, that's right 2008. Knowing my feeling on this subject my mother came armed with newspaper articles, e-articles, and an educational magazine. Due to my stubbornness it was an entire year before I loaded the software on my computer. With that being said I am glad my mother purchased this for my daughter (age 8) as I never would. Didj is not a hand held game or video game, it is an awesome educational tool. I love it! The Didj includes a feature on its "Leapfrog Connect" in which I can upload her spelling words and choose her math facts and language arts skills by grade and then again by specific skills. In order to continue to the next level she must answer a series of educational questions, this motivates her because she earns micromods. Micromods are equivalent to money/tokens in which she downloads "extras" for each game. For example, she has downloaded a pet for Sonic and a new computer for Nancy Drew and a Karate move for Spongebob. I have purchased another six educational tools; Nancy Drew, Nicktoons, Neopets, Tinkerbell, Super Chicks, High School Musical and a free download from Leapfrog Jet Pack Heroes. I can't seem to say enough about this valuable educational tool. My daughter is studying her math facts and spelling words without me telling her "It's time to study".
Birthday Present for Godson
 
Review Date: March 14, 2010
Reviewer: V. washigton, northwest In
I bought this for a birthday gift for a child in another city, so I honestly can not say how it is. I did ask later if the kid liked it and he said it was a lot of fun.

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