Apptivity is currently only compatible with iPad, iPad 2 and the new iPad.  Some Fisher-Price Apptivity items are compatible with iPhone or iPod Touch.  Be sure to check toy packaging to see which devices are compatible for your specific toy.

Apptivity works best without a screen protector.

We know a big concern with parents is the safety of playing with a physical toy on their iPad screen.  Acknowledging this, we have developed Apptivity toys utilizing special screen-safe plastic that when clean and free of foreign debris will not scratch screen surfaces.

From the home screen, tap the Settings icon.  From there you can change a variety of settings including turning off multitasking gestures.  For more detail, please refer to http://www.apple.com/support/ipad

Use the volume up/down buttons on the side of your device.  For more detail, please refer to http://www.apple.com/support/ipad

You can, but you will only be able to play the initial portion of each character’s game unless you have Apptivity toy for that character.

To play without the toy, use two fingers to move around the screen, and a third finger to press the action button.

No, unless you are playing with your fingers. Each figure can only be used in that specific character’s game.

Each character has her own unique adventure taking place in the world of Monster High.  Gameplay includes collecting objects, and playing mini-games to advance the story:

o    Draculaura™ wins a group of spirited creatures at the Monster High carnival, and they run wild, terrorizing the school.  To spare Clawd from eternal detention, Draculaura searches for a way to get them under control and discovers their true freaky-fab nature in the process.

o    When a science experiment goes awry in Mr. Hack’s class, Frankie has a high voltage energy interaction with Otto Maton. She is sparking at the bolts to stitch things up after this revoltage exchange of energy and ultimately finds a chic solution.

o    Due to a Cupid mishap, Clawdeen accidentally becomes the furrocious object of Manny Taur’s affections.  His bullying style of courtship leaves Clawdeen picking up the pieces of the messes he makes.  To reclaim her boy-free independence, Clawdeen must reverse Cupid's spell.

o    Lagoona thinks something is fishy when Gil tries to avoid her.  She soon learns that he has the Blue Flu and is fleeing in the other direction to keep her from getting sick. Determined to help, she finds a way to stand by her man (errr…fish).

·         The action button is the button on the top of the figure’s base that you can press down in order to advance dialogue, use your character’s special ability in the game, and interact with your environment. 

Each character has a special ability that allows them to do unique actions within their world.   It is able to be activated when the base glows on screen and there is a humming sound effect; at that point you can press the action button on the base of the figure.

o    Frankie’s special ability is to electrify objects.

o    Draculaura’s is to hang from the ceiling.

o    Lagoona’s is to clear murky water.

o    Clawdeen’s is to follow a scent trail.

Items that can be collected or interacted with have a glow around them. To collect an object, move the figure near the object or over it.

When playing the game, lift your figure or fingers off the screen for at least 4 seconds, and the pause menu will appear.

The map icon is the MH pendant at the top of the left side of the screen. Tap it to access the map.

The map has arrows pointing to where you should go next to complete your task. The various colored icon shows you where you currently are.

o    Blue = Frankie

o    Pink = Draculaura

o    Purple = Clawdeen

o    Turquoise = Lagoona

Skullette™ icons show you where non-player characters are located.

When playing the game, lift your figure or fingers off the screen for at least 4 seconds, and the pause menu will appear.

The checklist icon is the green notepaper at the left side of the screen. Tap it to access the checklist.

The checklist will indicate your next task or assignment within the game.

When playing the game, lift your figure or fingers off the screen for at least 4 seconds, and the pause menu will appear.

Tap the purple lips to turn off either all sound or the music only.

Alternatively, you can turn off all sound on your iPad using the hardware switch on the side of your device.

When playing the game, lift your figure or fingers off the screen for at least 4 seconds, and the pause menu will appear.

Tap the pink heart icon to go back to the main menu where you can access another character’s game.

Once you complete the game for one character, you can access the mini-games within that game again through the main menu.

If you want to come back to play later, simply lift up your fingers or the figure to get the pause menu.  Then press the iPad home button to minimize the app. 

You cannot go to the main menu to switch between characters without losing your progress.

Check the bottom of the base for debris, and wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.

Wipe your screen with a soft, dry cloth to ensure the best conductivity with the figure.

Make sure you are holding the figure in the right location in order for it to be recognized.  Hold it on the sides of the base where the black indented finger grips are.  Do not wear gloves or mittens since the base needs to come in contact with your fingertips.

Make sure that you are not placing the figure on the black or white frame around the iPad screen. You must keep the figure only within the screen area.

Touch the screen with your finger or push the action button to move forward.

If the game keeps freezing, try doing a hard reset.  Click the home button on your iPad to get to the home screen. Then double-click the home button again. The multitasking bar will appear.  Touch the thumbnail of the Apptivity game until it wiggles, and then touch the minus button.  Then click the home button again, and restart the game by clicking the thumbnail for the game on your home screen.

From your iPad home screen, go to Settings, General, then Multitasking Gestures. Turn off Multitasking Gestures.

Make sure that you do not press the figure down on the iPad home button, as that will close the game.

A.    We recommend using alkaline batteries with our products, as they are great for long-term use and help optimize performance. We don't recommend using Carbon-Zinc batteries. While Carbon-Zinc batteries may work well with low-power devices, they can drain after a short period of time and cause certain products to not function properly.