Product Description

Twist, roll, push, squeeze and spin the five "Fix-its" to place sections of the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, daily routines, and early science in the right order. Game includes three levels of play so children learn at their own pace and allows for up to two children to play at the same time. Requires 2 "AA" batteries, included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2155 in Toys & Games
• Brand: LeapFrog
• Model: 29114
• Released on: 2008-06-02
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Dimensions: 10.50" h x 10.00" w x 2.50" l, 1.20 pounds

Features

• Twist, roll, push, squeeze and spin to place five audio segments in the right order!
• Three levels allow children to progress at their own pace.
• Features 1- or 2-player mode so children can play alone or challenge their friends.
• Explores the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, daily routines and science facts.
• Helps develop sequencing and memory skills.

From the Manufacturer
Twist, roll, push, squeeze and spin the 5 “Fix-its” to place sections of the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, daily routines, and early science in the right order. Game includes 3 levels of play so children learn at their own pace and allows for up to 2 children to play at the same time.

Customer Reviews

LeapFrog Has Scored Another Winner
This is a fabulous and unique toy. My preschooler loves this game and it is a toy that actually holds his attention for an extended period of time (which is rare). The basic concept of the game is for a child to remember a sequence and activate each of the five Fix-Its in the proper order. It hones listening skills, memory, sequencing, and even spatial awareness since each Fix-It operates a different way. It is amazing to see my little one exercise and develop his memory and logical throught processes right before my eyes. It is also uncanny how well this toy caters to the preschooler-brain, in every way. It is like my child inherently understands how to play. I would highly recommend this toy to any child. LeapFrog has scored another hit in our home.

PROS
- Three different levels for increasingly challenging games
- Cute, catchy music and sounds
- Different types of learning (i.e., straight numerical sequencing, musical sequencing, activity sequencing, etc)
- Colorful and durable
- Hold my child's interest and is something he really loves to play
- Gives my child an immediate sense of accomplishment and encourages rapid learning
- Exercises memory and logical thought processes
- Child can really play this autonomously with no coaching from a parent (which in some cases can also be a CON - see below)

CONS (hard to find any, and these are really small gripes)
- Level 1 is a little too simple. My kid mastered it in less than five minutes -- although, since every round is a different light-up sequence he will play it over and over (and over!) again.
- Could have a little more variety. Although my kid loves the toy, hearing the same song over and over again gets a little tiring for mommy.
- Level 3 should be more varied to take full advantage of the light-up sequencing and different ways to challenge the memory other than the way the rest of the levels are played.
- Keep in mind this one is not a toy that requires a lot of parental involvement. Once your child gets the concept of how to play, there is nothing for mom to do other than watch and congratulate. I only list this as a con because I know lots of parents like to be involved in their child's play, so do not expect that from this toy. However when there are times you need for your kid to entertain himself, this toy is perfect!

SUMMARY
A wonderful, unique educational toy that your child will greatly enjoy and one that you can feel good about purchasing! Highly recommended.

4 yr. old has no interest in this toy
I bought this toy for my son's 4th birthday after reading the rave reviews on this site. He seems to be above average in intelligence, and can stay focused for long periods of time. This toy does not capture his interest - not even in the least bit. How it works: On each level, the toy plays a sequence (i.e. count to five, sings a song, names of months in the year, etc.). As the game is verbally saying the sequence, the "gizmos" light up. Each gizmos is assigned to one of the parts of the sequence. Then, the child is expected to activate each gizmo in the correct order of the sequence. (It reminds me EVER SO SLIGHTLY of the game Simon.) If the child activates a gizmo out of sequence, the game plays a 'you got it wrong' series of buzzes. Then the child can try another gizmo until he selects the correct gizmo in the sequence. While watching my son play the game: He has no interest in what the game wants him to do; so he touches various gizmos in the wrong order; which leads to wrong button buzzing; then he's less interested because the unit is just a bunch of buzzing and lights flashing; and he puts it down about 30 seconds laters. Maybe it's just too hard for him; but both my husband and I played it and we find nothing appealing about it either. I wish I could see the kids of all the other reviewers play this because they make it sound like the best game ever. I'm at a complete loss as to what they are seeing that we're not.

UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE: Two days after I wrote the above review, my son picked this game up and didn't want to put it down. I guess it just took him a while to warm up to it; and patience on my part in terms of seeing him eventually enjoy it. This toy is a winner -- but be patient if it seems like a dud at first!

the best toy I have ever bought!!!
i was skeptical at first when i bought this for my 3 yr old son..(hes now 4) but he picked up on it right away and beats me EVERY TIME!! haha - I run a daycare and the 3 yr old girls I have cannot stay focused on it for more then a minute, and dont know how to play it but my son and i play with this EVERY day, no matter what, for at least 20 minutes.. i do wish level 3 was more difficult and had more songs.