The 10 Best Wii Games for Ages 9-12

Can you imagine a world without color? Well, that's what will happen if De Blob doesn't save Chroma City from the evil forces of I.N.K.T. Corporation. This game offers up exciting visuals and audios and the gameplay is challenging enough to keep older kids and adults involved yet is still 'playable' by your younger gamers. De Blob can be played solo, in 4-player split screen mode or online.

The third in a series of Rayman Raving Rabbids games, this is the best one yet and the first of the series that incorporates the Wii Balance Board. In this one, those loony Raving Rabbids have taken control of the TV airwaves and are driving Rayman crazy There's more than 50 hilarious mini games and it is a great game for parties, allowing up to 8 players to join in the merriment. This is one game that is meant to create laughter and enjoyment for the whole family.

This game takes players through all six Star Wars episodes and incorporates some of your favorite Skywalker characters from throughout the generations. You'll build your own game from the start and the puzzles this game presents is a great method of encouraging creative thinking. There's intriguing challenges offered and you get lots of playtime with this game. This is a must have for any Star Wars fan.

Helps create a love and understanding of music and the instruments that make it. Players can try out more than 60 instruments and unlike most music games, are not penalized for making mistakes. Play alone, using your own private backup band, The Tutes, or form a band with friends. You play the instruments using simple motions with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Arrange songs from the large playlist or make your own new tunes. Great game for teaching about music and an excellent choice for families.

Get your kids off the couch and moving and grooving to smash hits from four decades. This game comes complete with the Dance Mat and lets you boogie your way through more than 50 dance environments. There's a tutorial that uses both video and audio to step you through the smoothest dance moves around. You'll get great exercise and be the life of the party after you've mastered Hottest Party 2.

This game offers pure, unadulterated fun for kids and families alike. Best when played with more than 1 player, Warioware: Smooth Moves is non-violent action that gets your kids moving. Imbued with loads of charm and personality, it starts with a short-lived single player mode, which unlocks the multi-player modes. You'll need some space to play this game because players are always active. You can play with or against each other and laugh your way through oodles of mini games. If you like your family to spend time playing together, Warioware: Smooth Moves is an excellent choice.

In this virtual village, kids will never be bored because there's always something to do. The human-like animals that populate the town are busy tending to everyday needs and pleasures. This game has both a real-time 24 hour clock and a real-time calendar, so not only does the sun rise and set on schedule, the seasons change and holidays arrive accordingly. Players can relax and do whatever they like; visit neighbors, go fishing, design furniture or clothes or a myriad of other activities. There's more than 2,400 items to collect and cool bugs to catch. You can dig up dinosaur bones or spend the day in the city. Kids who like to play at a leisurely place will love this game.

The tween queen takes your kids along as she tours the world singing, playing guitar and dancing. They even get to go shopping for Hannah in cities like Paris, Tokyo, London, Cairo, New York and other exciting locations. Get dressed in those trendy styles and you're off to the show. There's difficulty levels suited for beginners and superstars. Great choice for Hanna Montana fans of all ages and one of the best girls Wii games.

Get your brains working and see if you can beat your kids at this trivia game. Questions are appropriately tailored for each age level so it's a perfect family game. The game keeps track of each answer and automatically adjusts difficulty level so kids never get bored. There's multiple game modes and more than 20,000 questions in a variety of categories. Who knew learning could be so much endless fun.

Wii Super Smash Bros isn't meant to be educational, just good old-fashioned fun. Mario and a platoon of your other favorite game characters are taking on all comers in a variety of new modes and across a dozen gorgeous stages. You're going to love the awesome soundtrack, too. Terrific online play as well. If you're looking for a great time, you'll find it with Super Smash Bros. Brawl.