Instruction Book - Does it explain how to play the game, or just general leap pad/explorer help?
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I didn't look very closely at the pamphlet, but I think the info was very general. We gave it to our 5 year old granddaughter to help pass the time on a 2 day road trip. She figured out what to do on her own, because she didn't ask us for help. I could hear the responses from her and from the game, so it was going well :) She really enjoys this game.
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That's a bit of a large question. If you want a full explanation of how to play the game, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7WZMH-uzUI
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All you need is the Tag pen to go with it. You do have to download the Leap software for the tag pen, directions come with it. And then connect the pen to the computer with the connector, and download the software for the map. If you are giving it for a Christmas gift, it's a good idea to get the pen connected to the computer and download the software ahead of time! The internet really gets clogged Christmas day with everyone trying to do it!
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Here's a great site that list the differences in a few of the learning systems: http://hubpages.com/hub/VTech-MobiGo-vs-Leapfrog-Leapster-Explorer-vs-Fisher-Price-iXL
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Yes, mine also does not have one. I believe that the instructions are in the game itself.
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According to Amazon site "Works with all LeapPad learning tablets, LeapsterGS and Leapster Explorer"
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It's how many of a certain suit (whichever you're supposed to be doing) is. My suggestion would be to go on You Tube and find a video on how to play it. I've done that for SO many games and it's been so helpful. Once you guys get the hang of it, you'll have so much fun with it! I'll admit, I've had to read the instructions over and over each time we play, but we have fun with it!
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All games marked for the Explorer / Explorer GS / LeapPad / LeadPad 2 are interchangeable. We have an Explorer and a LeapPad 2 and have ~6 game cartridges for the Explorer that my son uses in his new LeapPad 2 with no issues. You can also download and install Leapster Connect on your computer and buy games online to download directly onto any of the 4 devices listed above. This way you don't have to worry about losing cartridges.
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I do not know either - I thought it was specifically for the leap pad system. It was a gift - so I do not have access to it. Sorry - good luck.
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i have been trying for days to do this..my leap pad is useless because the screen tells me to connect to computer but when i do it says tuning up leap pad...gets to 5% and stops...I have disabled firewall, I have tried a 32 bit computer..i have uninstalled and installed and called leap frog and still have useless leap pad...so annoying because its supposed to be a top toy..
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There are some videos on the "web access" that are free, but all games are extra, and some of them really are expensive. However, they make great Christmas gifts/birthday gifts AND you can find the LeapFrog Explorer game cartridges (which fit the LeapPad Ultra) at garage sales and on craigslist! HTH!
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Karen I am sorry that you have lost your host instructions. I do not own that game, I purchased it as a gift for someone else! Have you tried going to u-tube to see if the instructions for the game are possibly available. Good Luck with your search and enjoy the game!
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Here is an easy solution I found. If you want to play the pet game take out any game cartridges that are in the leappad. It seems like when there is a game in there, it has problems launching some apps. Hope this helps!
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No. Some games do have a free download of a show clip or such but the game & lessons play from the cartridge. You only need power, either batteries or plugged in electricity for your leap pad.
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The LeapPad1 and LeapPad2work with the entire Leapster Explorer library of game cartridges and digital apps, with the exception of the Photo Mania app.Game cartridges labeled Leapster Explorer, LeapFrog Explorer, Explorer or LeapPad Explorerwill work with the LeapPad. Some digital apps are only designed for LeapPad1 and LeapPad2and cannot be used with Leapster Explorer - theseapps are designed to take advantage of the LeapPad's larger screen, motion sensor and microphone and so are not able to be played on Leapster Explorer.
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the kids have a leappad2....and as long as it says "explorer" on the front...it works on this leap pad!!
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Works with LeapPad1 & LeapPad2 learning tablets and Leapster Explorer & LeapsterGS game systems