annlaura Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 A generous friend gave us his wii. :001_smile: I am not generally a video game fan, but I am enjoying playing the cow riding game and bowling with DS. I am looking at games to buy for his birthday next month and Christmas. Are Just Dance Kids or wii fit kids any good? What about the Lego games? Other ideas? Any other good games for moms and boys to play together? And is wii fit fun for moms? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 The boys I babysit love to play tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 The lego games are our favorites, you can play with two players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I just asked my 5 year old son for you. He said "The Scooby Doo Wii game". So there is one idea for you :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Lego games are a huge hit here, along with Wii Sports. Also Super Mario Galaxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My son asked me to post again and tell you that his second favorite is Wii Fit. He can actually beat most of our family at several activities! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My son says Lego Star Wars is his favorite Wii game. He also likes the Lego Pirates game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My son loves Wii Fit, Wii Sports and Mario Brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 I just asked my 5 year old son for you. He said "The Scooby Doo Wii game". So there is one idea for you :D My son asked me to post again and tell you that his second favorite is Wii Fit. He can actually beat most of our family at several activities! :hurray: Scooby Doo would be a hit! And does your son play regular wii fit, or the kid one? Legos are a big hit, I take it. Lego Pirates might be good for the birthday since he's requested a pirate theme. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 DS loves wii fit - he would jog all day if I let him, strange child. His second favourite would be bowling on wii sports resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Mario Karts is the clear winner at our house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 DS likes Super Mario Bros, and Epic Mickey. Of course, those are the games Mama plays, so.... Yeah. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsutsie Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My son loves all things Mario (Mario at the Winter Games gets them moving a bit - especially if you have the fit board to goes with it). Lego Star wars is ok, Lego Batman also. Lego Harry Potter is not so great for a 5 year old. Mario Kart is fantastic as a "starter" game. My vote goes there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My 5yo loves Wii Sports, Wii sports resort, Lego Star Wars, and Action Life Explorer. My friend's son love Mario Kart and Wii Party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Oh wow! Thanks everyone! I'll have to look into all of these. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Best one ever in our house is Active Life Explorer. It comes with a mat and has 22 mini games within the game. It is so active...my kids are literally dripping with sweat by the time they're done. I am not a video gamer, but this is one of the ones I really don't mind them doing since it is really good exercise/coordination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 The Wii Fit was an unexpected huge hit with the kids. They love it and I'll readily admit I'm glad we have it on snowy or rainy days when we don't get out. Also, one I didn't see mentioned that captivated my kids for a LONG time is A Boy and His Blob. Nice graphics, simple story, decent music and no reading needed. ETA: Mario Kart is one we often come back to and the kids were also really into Carnival for a long time, but I think that's only fun if you have two kids who are going to play against each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 My boys love to play the Lego games and Mario Kart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Best one ever in our house is Active Life Explorer. It comes with a mat and has 22 mini games within the game. It is so active...my kids are literally dripping with sweat by the time they're done. I am not a video gamer, but this is one of the ones I really don't mind them doing since it is really good exercise/coordination. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Scooby Doo would be a hit! And does your son play regular wii fit, or the kid one? He plays the regular Wii Fit. He even tries to do the yoga sometimes....it's a hoot to watch! He can run forever so I try not to race him too much :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Indiana Jones is a fun one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Lego games are a huge hit here, along with Wii Sports. Also Super Mario Galaxy. Exactly this. And the Raving Rabids games - although they are a little gross sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Boom Blocks Bash Party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 there are alot of mario fun games---family game type games---alot of exercise ones that are a blast...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Mario Kart. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 He plays the regular Wii Fit. He even tries to do the yoga sometimes....it's a hoot to watch! He can run forever so I try not to race him too much :lol: lol! Thanks, and tell your DS thanks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) The Wii fit gets used a lot here in the winter when it's too cold/wet to go out. My kids will ask to do it for 'recess' :D Any of the Mario Games--New Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mario Party 8, Mario vs Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Mario Kart. And Animal Crossing has been a huge hit here. Really cute. Oh, and Kirby's Epic Yarn which is adorable and a lot like Super Mario Bros. But I have to say as far as family involvement, I think Mario Kart wins hands-down. You can play up to 4 player, change the settings to make it easier/harder, play on teams or compete against each other, etc. You can do it without the wheels, but it really does make it more fun. Edited October 7, 2011 by LemonPie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Ok, I've given DH a list. DS and I played bowling again this morning. I'm enjoying it at least as much as he is. I may request wii fit for myself for Christmas. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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