Comments on: LeapFrog Fix the Mix!

By: Mom in San Diego

Mom in San Diego — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:04:44 +0000

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.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: RSanger

RSanger — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:08:43 +0000

Purchased for a 5 year old to give them practice with sequencing and building listening skills. Child loves playing with it, their 7 year old sibling also can’t leave it alone. They have fun playing in two player mode when the 5 year old will share. I find it durable. It fell off the kitchen counter and has been dropped by our toddler (who also wants to play with it) and still works great.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:58 +0000

I bought this toy for my 4 year old grandson’s birthday. He is able to do the activities “solo” with no difficulty. My daughter tells me that she has to take it away form him when it’s time for bed… he loves playing it so much. That’s good enough for me!!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: K. Krieg

K. Krieg — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:39:24 +0000

This was purchased for a two year old granddaughter who is very precocious and loves learning toys. It is very durable and can withstand the punishments given out by little hands!
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Mr Big

Mr Big — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:06:43 +0000

Kids love it and it provides hours of fun. If you are looking for an educational toy this meets the need. The colors and feautues are eye grabbing
Rating: 5 / 5