Zippity (Plug and Play TV games)
common sense media says
Preschoolers run and jump to play learning games on TV.
parents & educators say
- 33% say there are positive role models
- 33% say there are positive messages
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Zippity is a plug-and-play gaming system for preschoolers with add-on cartridges that make it expandable. The gameplay encourages preschoolers to move, dance, run, and jump while also introducing educational concepts like learning numbers and letters of the alphabet. It is played on a special mat controller, similar to how DDR games are played. However, this mat controller also has a giant joystick called a "bopper," which allows young kids to learn how direct characters in video games.
Positive role models:
All of the characters are supportive of the player and encourage running and jumping as well as learning.
Ease of play:
The game is very easy to play with good instuctions. However, there is a slight lag between the child's movements and when things happen on the screen.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Many of the characters in the games are branded Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Winnie the Pooh, Handy Manny, and others.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 33% say there are positive role models
- 33% say there are positive messages
- 33% say it's educational
- 33% say they noticed product placement
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tlgbradford
parent of 4 year old
parent of 4 year old
Pricey toy if the company isn't going to follow through with good software.
Not worth the money. I had high hopes since it's from Leap Frog, but the preloaded games get boring very quickly, and they have been very slow to introduce new games, and they are almost impossible to fine. Found 1 on clearance at toy store this weekend. Pricey toy if the company isn't going to follow through with good software.
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Holly_Wood18
parent of 2 year old
parent of 2 year old
Perfect for teens, but not Pre teens
I Love it. It's a really good game for 2 year olds+. My kid JJ love's it.
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