Top 5 Wii Games For Kids

If you have young kids (mine are 2 and 5), here are what I believe are the top 5 Wii games.

1. Wii Sports - Nothing to buy here as it comes with the Wii. The controls are just like the motions you would make in real life (e.g. swinging a tennis racket), so it is very easy for kids to pick up on and TONS of fun. You and your kids will play this for hours, spending some awesome family time together.

2. Cars: Mater-National - This is a great racing game for kids that is lots of fun and challenging, but not overly complicated for them to learn and succeed in. Plus, it has the Cars Disney characters everybody loves. Get the steering wheel accessoryand you'll be all set for a great time.

3. Super Mario Galaxy - Some of the levels are too advanced for kids under 8 or so, but many of the first levels are great fun for them. The controls are pretty intuitive and the graphics are amazing. My daughter laughs uncontrollably watching my son have Mario jump and fly all over the screen.

4. Fishing Master - This game is great fun. You use the Wii-mote and nunchuck to bait the hook, cast the line, hook the fish and reel it in. It is challenging enough to keep your interest, but basic enough that the kids have an awesome time playing.

5. Excite Truck - Another racing game, but this one has some mild violence. You get rewarded not just for winning races, but also for smashing into other drivers and knocking them off course. Some may not like it, but my son and I have great fun with this one. Use the steering wheel accessoryfor this game, too.

Are Game Rentals A Good Idea?

The games can be quite expensive. You may want to try a service like that allows you to rent games for a monthly fee. They have a free trial and plans that start as low as $8.95 a month (introductory rate), that go up to $15.95 a month after your introductory rate expires. When games cost $50 or more to buy, renting games makes a lot of sense.