One of the reasons that the Leapfrog Leapster has been so popular with children is the fact that engaging and familiar games have been created with the children’s favorite characters. The Leapfrog line encompasses the widest variety of games and characters which are available to children and parents seeking learning, but entertaining, experiences through game play.

The variety of games available for the Leapster include characters that range from Dora the Explorer to popular Disney characters like Wall-E, even Star Wars. Choosing characters that children are familiar with can help to increase the engagement and interaction, increasing the amount that is learned through the gaming experience.

How are the games rated for the age of the child to help the parent choose the right game? On the front of the game box is a rating that includes the appropriate age level of the game for the child. These age levels range from 4-6, 4-7 and 5-8, as well as games which have been designed for children ages 6-7 and even 7-9. With the variety of games available the system can be used for up to five years through the use of various games that can be combined with the learning system.

The age-appropriate characters which are present in the games can be an effective way to engage the child. The child is more likely to be interested in the learning games through the use of the interaction with their favorite television and movie characters through the game.

Games can be found at local toy stores, or wherever the Leapfrog systems are sold. With more than thirty games available for the child to engage in, up to the age of ten years old, the child is sure to maintain interest in the system through the use of new and exciting games which are being released constantly.