45 Wii Games Your Kids Will Love!
The Nintendo Wii is ideal for families, because the controls are so easy to use, and everyone can play together. There are a selection of games aimed at families, which are great fun for all ages.
Some of the best children's games available on the market today include Super Mario Galaxy, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, and Super Paper Mario.
Here's a list of Wii Games for Kids, ordered so that games suitable for younger children are first. A lot of the games on this list are amazing and are fun for adults too! I tried to include games from lots of different genres and for boys and girls. I hope your family enjoys these!
Compiled by jishera. Edited by thefluffanutta.
Wii Games for Preschool Children
Toddlers and Kids under 5
Finding a suitable Wii game for a preschool child can be tricky, as many of them require some reading, but there are a few that specifically cater this age group. Many games just need a parent to set them up, and once they're ready to play, the child can play mostly without reading. Racing games and other kid-oriented games like the Barbie and Disney titles will generally work well, plus Wii Sports and parts of Wii Play.
Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue
Great for preschoolers. They will need some help navigating through menus and when something new appears on the screen, but this is one game they should be able to play mostly by themselves. Grown-ups can join in using the Dinosaur Guide Helper Feature on a second controller.
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Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 12/28/2009) 
Cosmic Family
Great for toddlers, Cosmic Family uses a spoken and graphical menu system and instructions, so no reading is required.
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Amazon Price: $59.94 (as of 12/28/2009)
Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
For younger gamers who like Disney princesses. You can also have a friend play with you through your journey.
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Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Kung Fu Panda
Fun game, easy to learn and play with lots of different options to keep it from getting old.
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Amazon Price: $19.49 (as of 12/28/2009)
Imagine Party Babyz
You play a babsitter learning the ropes and must care for multiple babies. There are lots of minigames to play. This looks like it would be a terrible game, but it has actually gotten good reviews.
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Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Wii Games for Young Children
The little kids can have fun too!
This is a list of Nintendo Wii games that are geared toward young kids ages 5 and upwards. All of these games got great reviews from Amazon parents for these ages.
Wii Play with Wii Remote
Wii Play is a collection of 9 quick and easy to play games - perfect for small children or people who don't usually play video games. With the intuitive controls of the Wii Remote, even the most inexperienced gamers will have no trouble mastering the controls.
» Read my full review of Wii Play here...
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Amazon Price: $44.82 (as of 12/28/2009)
Animal Crossing: City Folk
You live in a town and earn money to upgrade your house and items. You also talk to your animal neighbors. Lots of customization. Simple but addictive and fun. If you've already played the GameCube or DS version, you might not want to get this, as it is very similar. If you enjoyed this, try out Rune Factory.
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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Freddi Fish: Kelp Seed Mystery
This is rated for 6+. It is a story-focused game where you have to collect items to help other characters and get past obstacles. My two boys (5,7) love it!
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Amazon Price: $75.77 (as of 12/28/2009)
Cars
Target Audience is 5-8 year olds. The Wii Remote steering and the freedom to drive all over town freely, make the game great for young kids: 3-5 (too).
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Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Crayola Colorful Journey
Although the DS version is great for really young kids, this version is better for kids 7+, since it is more of a platformer where you color at the same time.
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Amazon Price: $19.96 (as of 12/28/2009)
Mario Wii Games - Great for All Kids
For children of any age!
Mario has appeared in over two hundred video games since he was created way back in 1981 and has since, taken on the role of Nintendo's mascot and has been a huge selling point together with lots of top selling merchandise. He is of course part of the hugely successful Nintendo Wii currently taking the world by storm.
Super Paper Mario
Like RPGs and/or Mario? A great introduction to the Role Playing Genre (RPG). Good for all ages.
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Amazon Price: $46.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
Just pure fun. Great racing game for playing with friends and family. And the best part is the game is very forgiving. If players fall off the cliff, it brings them back on the track - for as many times as you fall- which is great!
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Super Mario Galaxy
Mario is classic. Fun for all ages. Definitely one of the top 5 games for the Wii. If you like platformers, pick this one up.
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Amazon Price: $48.77 (as of 12/28/2009)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Mario & Sonic Olympic is the perfect mix. The mini games are reasonable length, and tons of different characters with truely different skills. With the amount of different events, unlockables, it'll keep you busy until the christmas gatherings when the big party begans and everyone can huddle around and start your own family Olympics!
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Amazon Price: $34.97 (as of 12/28/2009)
Mario Party 8
A board game for up to 4 players. My kids 8,6,and 4 love playing this. You jump up, hit the dice, move those # of spaces. You can get candy for super powers (bowl over other players, steal candy/coins, zap their coins, jump to their spot) and at the end of each round- minigames to play. You also try to get the most stars (20 coins each or free if you are lucky!) Mom/Dad love playing too!
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Amazon Price: $46.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Wii Games for School Children
DeBlob
One of the more unique offerings on the Wii. Has fun single and multiplayer. If you like platformers and/or Mario Galaxy, you should check this out.
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Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Boom Blox Bash Party
This game is just as entertaining and as fun as the 1st one. The new slingshot and virus ball are a great addition. I would recommend playing this game as cooperative - great way to work together.
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Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Hilarious gameplay with funny rabbit creatures. Has lots of mini games. Fun alone or with a friend. If you want to laugh, try this out. A great game for families. Most people consider this one the best in the series.
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Amazon Price: $14.77 (as of 12/28/2009)
Monster Lab
My daughter (age 6) and I both love this game for its ease of play while maintaining a deceptively deep strategy element. It's a wonderfully realized game graphically too. Elements of scariness without being too scary and a great sense of humor make this game my prized possession for the Wii in our household.
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Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 12/28/2009)
Spectrobes: Origins
A great Pokemon-like game that is geared towards older children, but can be enjoyed by all. Lots of battles with monsters!
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Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
LEGO Games for the Wii
An awesome game for families. Two people can play together through the story. Very easy to pick up and play. Cute Lego characters and funny moments. If you like Star Wars, Legos, or just want something you can play with a younger child, this is a great one. If you like this, check out the LEGO Batman and Indiana Jones games.
More Great Wii Games for Children
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
A very cute role playing game (RPG). Suitable for those that have never played a role playing game before, as well as children. Quite fun! Check out Super Paper Mario if you like this, or Rune Factory.
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Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Rune Factory: Frontier
Who knew that farming could be fun? This is based on the popular Harvest Moon series but in a fantasy universe. Run a farm, raise creatures, fight in dungeons, and even get married and make friends in town. This game has it all. If you play this you WILL be addicted for quite a while.
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Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Zack & Wiki Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure
A fun, quirky game for everyone. Zack and Wiki is hard to find sometimes, but buy it used and you won't regret it! Challenging puzzles for all ages with cute characters. This is single player but if you hook up more remotes people can point out objects on the screen and everyone can solve the puzzles together. You'll use your brain a lot playing this one. One of my favorites.
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Amazon Price: $89.89 (as of 12/28/2009)
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
A game that actually requires serious thinking.
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Amazon Price: $19.96 (as of 12/28/2009)
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree does a great job at bringing gamers young and old together in a game that works well, and expanding the online gaming action that the Wii has just started seeing. It is definitely a must buy for anyone who loves a mental challenge that is different from action games that are more about looks than fun.
Fun Wii Games for Kids
New Play Control! Pikmin
A GameCube classic but updated for the Wii with motion controls. This is a strategy game with adorable Ant-like creatures that help you find the pieces to your ship while battling large bug-like monsters. Sounds weird, but even my mother loves this one.
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Amazon Price: $15.97 (as of 12/28/2009)
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz
If you want unique, addictive, yet simple gameplay, try this out. The goal is to get the ball to the end of the course, but there are lots of obstacles and it is pretty easy to fall off! Think of those games with marbles where you try to get them through a hole.
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Amazon Price: $15.82 (as of 12/28/2009)
Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action
My boys 6 and 7 love this game... They have been playing it since they received it. They can't wait till the next day in order to play again. They have not found it too difficult and the even asked if there was a Ace in Action movie. They love it and their little sister loves to see them play.
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Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 12/28/2009)
Sonic Unleashed
My 7 year old cousin seemed to enjoy this. It has platform/adventure parts to it. It isn't quite as fast paced as his other titles.
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Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 12/28/2009)
MySims for Nintendo Wii
The Wii version of MySims is different from the other 'Sims' games and begins with a character moving into a run-down town with a mayor desperate to bring residents back. The player's job is to attract business and townies back into town.
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Wii Games for Older Children
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
If you like Harry Potter pick up Half Blood Prince or Order of the Phoenix (harder to find new but you can buy it used for less). Fun motion controls make you feel like you are actually using a wand. A huge explorable Hogwarts. Fun for all ages and a great introduction to the adventure genre.
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Amazon Price: $49.15 (as of 12/28/2009)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
This is one of my favorite games. This is rated "Teen," but it is not that violent. There is no blood, but the main character does have a sword and bow and arrow. When enemies die, they disappear in a cloud of smoke. Smaller kids may be frightened by some of the monsters and darker atmosphere, but my 5 and 7 year old cousins had no problem.
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Amazon Price: $46.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Ghostbusters: The Video Game
As a parent, I found the Wii version of this game to be both kid friendly and parent friendly. The game is not too hard for the youngsters to understand or too easy as to become boring. The graphics were just right for families and the levels and different types of ghosts to battle made it both interesting and fun for everyone.
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Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Rated pretty highly. It is an adventure game. If your kids (or you) enjoyed the movie, you might like this.
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Amazon Price: $17.79 (as of 12/28/2009)
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
A solid adventure title, with puzzles varying in difficulty from easy to hard. It's a great game for our whole family to play and try to solve together. There are a few action-oriented mini-games (cooking, jumping across icebergs, etc) that the kids love, so there's a bit of something for everyone.
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Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
A Wii Game for the Whole Family
Hasbro Family Game Night
Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 12/28/2009)
This is a great game for the whole family. Younger children may need assitance but overall it is easy. Good for 8 and up.
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Which Wii Games Do Your Children Play?
Got a child or grandchild or niece/nephew? What are their favorite Wii games at the moment? What games do they want to get for Christmas?
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- enslavedbyfaeries enslavedbyfaeries Nov 2, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
- I love your suggestions! Great ideas for holiday gift giving that any kid would be sure to love.
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- RickyRobi RickyRobi Oct 23, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
- I really would like the The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess if I ever get a Wii. I am just waiting for the Wii fairy to come along...
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- ThomasH ThomasH Oct 22, 2009 @ 6:27 am
- Good list. I was thinking it may be also good to get downloaded games (WiiWare/VC) for children as they tend to be easier to play and provide more variety for much lower cost. I saw a friend playing this WiiWare game, Little Tournament Over Yonder, with his 6 year old son. Both of them quite enjoyed it. I'm sure there are also more of such small-mid size games with simple and clear focus.
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- eclecticeducation eclecticeducation Oct 19, 2009 @ 4:44 pm
- Great lens! Thank for making this list. it will be very helpful for when we get our Wii!
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- jeffwend jeffwend Oct 13, 2009 @ 7:06 am
- I'd like to try that Star Wars lego game.
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- lisadh lisadh Oct 12, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
- Great list!! My son just turned 9 and loves Wii. He's got Boom Blox, DeBlob and the Lego games, all of which I agree are great for kids (and easy for parents who are video game-challenged). I'll have to check out some of your other recommendations for Christmas.
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- mysticmama mysticmama Oct 7, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
- Great stuff! I love the versatility of the Wii...I know that they are using the Wii in senior centers now to motivate exercise & because the Wii help build memory & reflexes... it is a really cool device!
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- pkmcr pkmcr Oct 5, 2009 @ 4:07 pm
- Some great games for the Wii enthusiast which will be ideal for Christmas presents
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- Wii Games for Preschool Children
- Wii Games for Young Children
- Mario Wii Games - Great for All Kids
- Wii Games for School Children
- LEGO Games for the Wii
- More Great Wii Games for Children
- Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
- Fun Wii Games for Kids
- MySims for Nintendo Wii
- Cute Wii Games That Kids Will Love
- Wii Games for Older Children
- A Wii Game for the Whole Family
- Which Wii Games Do Your Children Play?
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