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Good Wii Games for Little Gamers
When we got the Wii, I started looking for good games for our kids to play. There were a few party games that looked great for families, but I also wanted games just for them, that they could play on their own. These weren't easy to find. So many of the supposed kids games are junk, as I'd noticed long before when shopping for computer games, and the Wii suffers from the same sloppy short-sightedness in many developers.
I spent a lot of time browsing reviews and reading suggestion forums to find even a handful that were decent quality and age appropriate for mine, who were seven and three. I'm hoping by creating this page, sharing my family's experiences and opening the floor for others to share their kids' favorites will assist other parents who are searching as I was. Maybe I'll even pick up a few ideas from all of you for Christmas and birthdays.
Favorite Wii Games for Kids
Vote here. Don't see your kids' faves? Add 'em. Please note the ages of your kids who enjoy the games you're adding and whether they're one player or multiplayer. Thanks!
Ultimate I Spy
Can be played as young as they can manage the controls, though preschoolers who can't can still help find the objects.
"I Spy combines the seek and find gameplay with the unique capabilities of the Wii gaming system. Over 20 hours of gameplay in 10 unique riddle environments."7 points
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility
Who cares about the story? There are PETS! :) The actual game is one player, but there are mini games that can be unlocked during festivals and then played separately from the main game that allow up to four players.2 points
Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
My seven-year-old loves it. Frustrates the three-year-old. Multiplayer.2 points
Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
My preschooler loves this one, and my seven-year-old finished it by herself.2 points
Littlest Pet Shop
This has almost everything Littlest Pet Shop Fans could want. One player.1 point
SimAnimals
Wildlife, without fences. Even a little bit educational. Can be multiplayer, allowing several players to have hands on the screen at once to pet and play with the animals.1 point
Avatar: The Burning Earth
Perfect for two-player cooperative play for both my seven and three -year-olds.1 point
High School Musical: Sing It Bundle with Microphone
Features songs, sets and characters from the original film. With 30 songs to choose from, along with 30 minutes of "High School Musical" bonus footage and cast interviews, High School Musical: Sing It! will be the karaoke game of choice for fans, kids, tweens and families. Players can also choose their favorite backdrop and belt out hit songs from other popular Disney Channel favorites.1 point
Go, Diego, Go!: Great Dinosaur Rescue
A platform-based game that will thrill young dino-crazy kids as they explore the game's five levels on foot, by water and atop Diego's skateboard. Along the way they will encounter many familiar and not so familiar dinosaurs, igniting a goal to identify them all. And with the game's 'Dinosaur Guide Helper' feature, parents can join in the fun with their own Wii Remote and encourage this curiosity as their child discovers just how fun learning can be.1 point
Jumpstart Pet Rescue
Join the JumpStart friends in a rich world full of learning, music, and creativity! JumpStart Pet Rescue contains 5 Discovery worlds where Preschoolers navigate through 5 stories in a search for lost pets. Offers more than 50 learning lessons and 20 activities that teach kids over 75 essential skills they need to succeed. As kids progress through the adventures, they improve their pre-reading skills, memory, creativity, motor skills, listening and much more!0 points
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess
A simple, easy to pick up and play, platform-based game aimed at pre-school children age 2-5, Dora Saves the Snow Princess makes good use of the intuitive Wii Remote. Within minutes your child will be building snowmen, ice skating, snowboarding, riding Pegasus, as well as enjoying a slew of other winter-themed activities. And with the game's 'Snowy Forest Helper' feature, parents can join in the fun as their child learns the importance of helping those in need and the value of friends.0 points
Wii Games For Kids: The Good and Bad
What are your kids' favorite and least favorite games? And why?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byBest Wii Games for Kids
shajo says:
There is a High School Musical Wii game that my girls really enjoy. It comes with a microphone and you sing along with the characters.
Posted July 16, 2009
Sojourn says:
I don't think they have a least favorite but they all love the Wii Sports game, mostly because of it's multi-player functionality and the assortment of sports you can play to keep it from getting stale.
Posted July 14, 2009
wolftyrs says:
Mine are playing Avatar and Princesses the most. These seem to have the best mix of cooperative play and allowance for the differing skill levels.
Posted July 12, 2009
Worst Wii Games for Kids
Great NEW Wii Games for Kids
New Releases!
SimAnimals Africa
SimAnimals Africa takes the fun of the original SimAnimals to Africa, with lots of new wildlife to play with and discover.0 points
World of Zoo
Create and customize your zoo experience and develop hands on relationships to earn the trust and love of your animals. National Geographic fact cards teach kids more about the animals they're interacting with.0 points
Littlest Pet Shop Friends
The Littlest Pet Shop Pets are preparing for a party! An all-new story guides you along your journey as you play mini-games and accomplish tasks to get closer to the celebration. Each pet has a best friend that helps them, plus the game allows full co-operative gameplay so a sibling or friend can play, too. Meet new pets, like the Great Dane, the Peacock, the Collie, the Ladybug, and more. Kids can design their own accessories for their pets in their own unique style.0 points
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: Super Game Day
Children can play as favorite characters from the show as Kai-lan and her friends savor a fun and happy day, playing 10 fun-filled mini games, including butterfly catching, kite flying, dragon boat racing, bubble popping, badminton and soccer challenge. With multiplayer option, kids can engage in friendly competition with a pal. Designed to encourage good sportsmanship and broaden kids' cultural awareness0 points
One Parent's Wii Game Reviews
My pages for some of the wii games my children have been playing start here. You will find them listed by name, with excerpts of my reviews. Click through for an in-depth look at each game.
Littlest Pet Shop
This is one of the best games I've seen for the Wii for my seven-year-old. It's cute, the world includes several different environments, and there are a lot of mini games to play. It's given her hours of happy entertainment, so I consider our money well spent on this game.-
Littlest Pet Shop Wii Games
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Fans of Hasbro's Littlest Pet Shop pets will love the EA Littlest Pet Shop Wii Games. The art mimics the look of the toys very well. Kids can help their virtual pets play with toys and mini games, dress them up in clothes and accessories, feed and c...
Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
My seven-year-old loved Enchanted Journey, and was able to complete the game on her own. It's one of my three-year-old's favorites because it closely fits his skill level; it doesn't frustrate him the way other games can. All in all, I found it an excellent value for my family at just under $20.
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Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
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Our beloved Disney Princesses need help righting their kingdoms and protecting them from the dreaded Bogs. Designed for one player, or two player co-operative play, Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey for the Wii gives young gamers a chance to create...
SimAnimals
SimAnimals teaches kids a basic understanding of ecosystems and food chains while letting them pet and interact with wildlife. Up to four players can play at once.
SimAnimals Africa lets kids interact with African wildlife, even playing as the animals as part of the gameplay. This one's a one player game.
My four-year-old enjoys playing both but needs a little help with reading and isn't able to follow the challenges on his own. My eight-year-old can.
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SimAnimals on the Wii
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SimAnimals are wildlife simulation games brought to us by EA Games. The player is a disembodied hand that can interact with animals in their wild environments. They're both fun for all ages, with gameplay appropriate for children and adults, and rat...
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- wolftyrs wolftyrs Aug 23, 2009 @ 4:15 pm | in reply to LizMac60
- Thanks. :)
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- LizMac60 LizMac60 Jul 16, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
- This looks like a very good idea for those with children. I'm sure it will be popular
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- wolftyrs wolftyrs Jul 16, 2009 @ 4:09 pm | in reply to shajo
- Thanks! :)
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- shajo shajo Jul 16, 2009 @ 2:41 pm
- Very nice lens! My kids love the Wii! We also have the wii balance board the kids like skiing on it!
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- wolftyrs wolftyrs Jul 14, 2009 @ 9:58 pm | in reply to Sojourn
- Agreed! I love that they are standing up and moving around playing.
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