 | Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue
Buy new: $19.82 / Used from: $35.00 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 and a second controller.
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 | Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $13.00 For younger gamers who like Disney princesses. You can also have a friend play with you through your journey.
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 | Kung Fu Panda
Buy new: $19.82 / Used from: $10.94 An excellent introduction to the action/adventure genre for younger gamers. Older kids and adults might not enjoy it as much as younger children.
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 | Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Buy new: $18.95 / Used from: $13.75 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.
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 | Imagine Party Babyz
Buy new: $18.74 / Used from: $8.00 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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 | Crayola Colorful Journey
Buy new: $19.96 / Used from: $12.39 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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 | Petz Rescue Wildlife Vet
Buy new: $47.75 / Used from: $17.90 Virtual pet game.
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 | Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
Buy new: $30.95 / Used from: $16.36 Even though this is a game based on a movie, it has gotten pretty good reviews.
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 | Animal Crossing: City Folk
Buy new: $37.98 / Used from: $23.94 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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 | DeBlob
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $11.96 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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 | Boom Blox Bash Party
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $24.99 Similar to Jenga, but crazier! A great multiplayer game for friends and family.
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 | Rayman Raving Rabbids
Buy new: $16.74 / Used from: $11.94 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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 | Monster Lab
Buy new: $24.12 / Used from: $12.73 A cool kid's title that has battles with monsters.
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 | Spectrobes: Origins
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $18.44 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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 | Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $18.70 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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 | Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Buy new: $49.15 / Used from: $40.49 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 money). 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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 | Super Paper Mario
Buy new: $46.99 / Used from: $27.90 Like RPGs and/or Mario? A great introduction to the Role Playing Genre (RPG). Good for all ages.
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 | Rune Factory: Frontier
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $29.53 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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 | Zack & Wiki Quest for Barbarosâ Treasure
Buy new: $89.89 / Used from: $16.98 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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 | New Play Control! Pikmin
Buy new: $18.79 / Used from: $14.48 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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 | Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Buy new: $40.00 / Used from: $35.53 A wonderful golf/sports game. You need the motion plus peripheral to play (some versions include it).
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 | Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz
Buy new: $15.82 / Used from: $9.00 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 by moving the platform.
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 | Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
Buy new: $60.98 / Used from: $60.01 Just pure fun. Great racing game for playing with friends and family.
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 | Super Mario Galaxy
Buy new: $46.99 / Used from: $29.99 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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 | Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $21.00 Can play cooperatively with a friend.
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 | Samba De Amigo
Buy new: $12.78 / Used from: $6.20 A nice music game.
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 | Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Buy new: $34.97 / Used from: $24.99 Compete in mini games with Nintendo and Sega characters.
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 | Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action
Buy new: $18.96 / Used from: $7.24 Rated very highly by most people. Apparently similar to Ratchet and Clank in some respects.
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 | Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $12.95 Rated pretty highly. It is an adventure game. If your kids (or you) enjoyed the movie, you might like this.
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 | Sonic Unleashed
Buy new: $17.30 / Used from: $10.00 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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 | Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Wheelie Breakers
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $31.88 This series is very popular.
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 | Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $9.00 A solid adventure title.
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 | Octomania
Buy new: $16.79 / Used from: $5.94 Puzzle game
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 | Elebits
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $10.82 A cute little adventure game.
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 | MySims
Buy new: $27.82 / Used from: $14.98 A lot of customization in this game. Cute characters/town.
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 | Cooking Mama: Cook Off
Buy new: $17.30 / Used from: $11.48 Have a kid that likes to cook?
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 | Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
Buy new: $13.75 / Used from: $13.74 Spyro is a great series for all ages.
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 | Hasbro Family Game Night
Buy new: $36.99 / Used from: $31.76 Have a game night but on your tv.
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 | The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Buy new: $46.99 / Used from: $33.00 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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