The Best Wii Games For Kids
Reviews of the Best Games for Kids on the Wii
Finding the best Wii games for kids is often a chore. You have to sift through a bunch of duds to find the diamonds. Did you go home with something like "Cooking with Lame-O Sam" when your child wanted "Cooking Mama"? Don't feel discouraged. Help is available!
This lens is for parents who want to know about the best and greatest games. Your child is missing out if you think "Mario Brothers" and "Dora the Explorer" are all the Wii has to offer.
Those games are fun, but many more are available. Your child can play puzzle games, rhythm games and more. Popular kids games like "Where's Waldo" and "I Spy" are on the Wii too.
The Wii games below are grouped according to age-group. That makes it easier to find the best game for your child. Simply look at the games within a specific age group. Refer to this page often, and you'll never end up with another inappropriate game.
Check out the best Wii games for kids listed below. Your child will appreciate it!
Be sure to check out this other Wii Games For Children list too...
Compiled by Matthew
Edited by thefluffanutta
Best Wii Games for Little Kids
Ages 3+
Finding a suitable Wii game for young children 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.
The Dora and Diego Wii games are particularly good for little kids, and encourage exploration and learning.
Best Wii Games for Young Children
Ages 4+
A lot of games are geared at older children, and teens, and a lot of the very young kids get left out. There is not much of a broad variety of games for very young children when you go looking for them in game stores, and you certainly don't want to give a 5 year old a game that features blood, gore, and adult themes, but here's a list of Nintendo Wii video games that are geared at the young kids!
Mario Wii Games are Great for Kids
Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since he was created way back in 1981 and has 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.
Mario games really are the best Wii games for kids.
Mario Wii Games are Great for Kids
More Best Wii Games for Kids - Ages 4+
LEGO Wii Games
Ages 5+
The LEGO Wii Games are definitely some of the best Wii games for kids. Two people can play together through the story, which is very easy to pick up and play and there are cute Lego characters and funny moments. If you like LEGO or just want something you can play with a younger child, these are great.
Best Wii Games for Older Kids
Ages 5+
When children get a bit older, they're able to read the on-screen instructions, and figure out the controls for a game without any parental help. Here are some games that are popular with kids of this age group, and are a lot of fun.
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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Which Are Your Best Wii Games For Kids?
What no skylanders?! dude! My kids love that game, ages 6 and up. Add it!
Boom Blox is great for kids, and challenging for adults too when you get on to the later levels. Save the Gorilla!
My son really loves playing any sports game that comes out. His current favorites are Madden 2K11 and NBA Jam. I personally am glad to see NBA Jam come out for Wii because it was always one of my favorite games as a kid.
Any of the Lego games are wonderful, my four year old just loves them. He can easily play by himself or I can play with him. The characters have unlimited lives so it's perfect for his age.
Hey thanks for the recommendations - I needed some help for the upcoming holidays.
Keep thinking that I should get a Wii, but then afraid it will break into my Squidoo time! Good list for kids, though, including this kid (at heart).
My kids really want a Wii but I had no idea which games to get. I think a mix of sims, Mario, and dance would suit both of them. Thanks for this helpful guide!
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@capriliz lm: Thanks capriliz - I've been admiring your Wii lenses too.
Great collection of games!
Dance games are awesome for kids, Gets them some exercise too!
Coo lens with lots of game introduced
This is a great lens because so often you buy games and they are terrible for the kids and there goes 50 bucks out the window! Thanks for writing this
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