Leapster Explorer: Penguins of Madagascar Operation Plushy Rescue
© 2010 LeapFrog
Mixing a side-scrolling collecting adventure with multiple-choice workbook problems is nothing new, and this title is no exception. Children guide a Penguin through simple levels, earning badges as they kick rats, collect popcorn and complete activities. While the idea is a good one, it was hard to even bribe a tester to test this title, partly because they also had a Nintendo DS or iPhone option available to them. This title covers basic math content -- such as comparing quantities, solving tangram shape puzzles and completing addition or subtraction problems. All in all, it earned a "not bad", despite the smaller screen format. Created by InLight Entertainment for Leapfrog.
$25, Smart Toy, Leapster Explorer
Teaches: addition, subtraction, animal facts, logic
CTR Rating: 82%