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If you are looking for a fun gift for your little Nintendo enthusiast, here’s our list of the best Nintendo Wii games for kids that you can check out. With around 101.64 million Nintendo Wii units sold worldwide, this brand is a popular choice for gamers. Its gaming consoles have been a big hit among children, surpassing others with enhanced graphics and gaming experience. They help keep children physically active while improving their cognitive abilities. So, if you are planning to buy one as a gift, take a look at our list to choose one that suits your child’s interests.
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Best Nintendo Wii Games For Girls
Wii has a whole range of games for children and adults. But these are the ones, among others, that we think your little girl will love.
1. Best Roleplaying Game: Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Role-play games are so much fun when you are a girl. And ‘Trauma Center: Second Opinion’ is a game that lets your girls don the role of a doctor. The medical simulation game has some violence and a bit of blood, but it is educational! It offers an engaging and educational experience for girls interested in medicine.
More than anything, Trauma Center has graphic images based on realistic medical emergencies. The objective of the game is to treat the patients that come in using the Nintendo Wii controller. The educational Wii game portrays the human body as realistically as possible, and in a respectful manner, allowing players to learn anatomy in a realistic setting. If your child aims to be a doctor or even a nursing practitioner, she will love the thrills presented by the game. Not sure if this is the right game for you? Check out this review video to know more about this game suitable for children aged 12 and above.
Genre: Simulation, timed puzzle
Rated: 80% on Metacritic
Age: 12+
Price: $26.99
2. Best Action-Adventure Game: The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Designed by Nintendo for the Wii U, The Legend of Zelda is an action-adventure game that was released in 2006. The game follows the protagonist Link, who is set out to rescue Princess Zelda by defeating a character named Ganon.
The ‘Wind Waker’ is a cartoonish remake of the original game that released in 2013. The Zelda Wii game has a cute Link trying to fight goblins and skeletons to rescue his sister Zelda. The graphics of the game are top-notch and have been adjusted by the Nintendo designers to give the players a modern gaming experience. This is a single-player game that can keep your boy or girl occupied for hours. Here’s a review video to help you learn more about this action-packed game.
Genre: Action-adventure
Rated: 90% on Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $31.72
Did you know?3. Best Unique Game: Kirby’s Epic Yarn
Developed exclusively for Nintendo Wii and the Wii U, ‘Kirby’s Epic Yarn’ is an excellent adventure game where the protagonist is a string of yarn. The originality of the game makes it as interesting as it is — everything in Kirby’s world is made of cloth, yarn, buttons, and things related to clothing. The fun part is Kirby can transform himself into any shape.
The storyline is simple: Kirby is turned into a string of yarn by an evil sorcerer and has to get back to his land with the help of his friend Prince Fluff. The well-designed graphics add to the environment’s aesthetics, which make it as appealing as it can get. Wouldn’t it be fun to save the world in spite of being just a string of yarn?
Genre: Adventure
Rated: 9/10 by IGN
Age: 8+
Price: $27.79
4. Best Inspirational Game: Child Of Light
Want to expose your little girl to strong female role models? The ‘Child of Light’ has just what you need. Developed by Ubisoft, Child of Light is a multi-player, turn-based game with light violence. The game has a lot of female characters including intelligent, independent, and caring princesses and their friends. along with a few female villains, thus engaging children in storytelling.
The gorgeous backdrops make a beautiful setting for the challenges that the characters have to face. This is one of the best Wii games for young kids that progresses from one difficulty level to another smoothly in a storytelling format that keeps it interesting. This review video will tell you more about the book so you can make an informed choice.
Genre: Role-playing
Rated: 84% by Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $14.99
Other Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Windows
Best Wii Games For Boys
Boys love video games. Here is our list of Wii games that they might like a little more than the others.
5. Best Character-Driven Game: Skylanders: Imaginators
The ‘Skylanders’ series is a toys-to-life action/adventure video game that has managed to impress kids of all ages. The ‘Imaginators’ is the latest in the series, released in 2016, and has not failed to appeal to the target audience. Characters in the game include Dr. Krankcase, Master Ambush, Master Barbella, Tae Kwon Crow, Wolfgang, and Master Chopscotch. Your kid can choose to be a Sensei hero or a villain in the game.
You can also get the villains bundle, the heroes bundle, or the girl power bundle if you have girls.
Genre: Action-adventure
Rated: 81% on Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $74
Other Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
6. Best Star Wars-Themed Game: LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars fans may not approve of the LEGO variations of the movie, but when it comes to video games for little kids, LEGO is fun. Based on the latest movie by the same name, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is humorous and just what children need to enjoy some cartoonish action and adventure with friends.
Your kid can don the role of Hans Solo, Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, or Captain Phasma. The fascinating Lego Wii game game also features the locations of the movie, the droids C-3PO, and BB-8. The Lego Wii game can be played in single-player mode or multiplayer mode.
Genre: Action-adventure
Rated: 78% on Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $34
Other Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Windows
Point to consider7. Best Puzzle Game: Scribblenauts Unlimited
Scribblenauts is a puzzle Wii game that encourages your boy to use his imagination to solve problems along the way. The game is about a boy with a magical book who moves from one plane to another to solve people’s problems. The problems may be basic, but the game allows you to use unique, and even outrageous, ideas to solve them.
Scribblenauts Unlimited is a fun Wii games for kids if they have a wild imagination.
Genre: Puzzle
Rated: 75% on Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $59.99
Other Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
8. Best Shooting Game: Boom Blox Bash Party
‘Boom Blox’ can be considered an alternative to the violent shooting games available for the Wii console.
‘Boom Blox Bash Party’ is the sequel to the original, which urges players to use simple logic, execute a plan, and try experiments to destroy blocks of structures obstructing the path. The objective of the shooting Wii game is to throw balls at structures and demolish them to reach the flagpole.
The physics based puzzle game is designed by Steven Spielberg and has 400 new levels that your child will love playing.
Genre: Puzzle
Rated: 86% on Metacritic
Age: 7+
Price: $27.11
Best Wii Party and Dance Games
What are games if not fun and frolic. This is our list of games that you can play at kids parties, or whenever your children want to shake a leg or both!
9. Best Dancing Game: Just Dance 2024
‘The Just Dance’ series is the most popular Wii game for kids ever since they were launched. The list of songs on the game and the dance moves continue to amaze children and adults alike. ‘Just Dance 2024’ was launched in June 2016 and has over 200 latest dance songs including Sorry by Justin Bieber, Into You by Ariana Grande, Single Ladies by Beyonce, Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor, Titanium by David Guetta, and Bang by Anitta.
Add to that there are cool moves in the Just Dance Wii game video, and you will have your party guests dancing in no time!
Genre: Music and dance
Rated: 8/10 by Steam
Age: 10+
Price: $39.88
Other Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo Switch and Windows
10. Best Country Dance Game: Country Dance 2
Country Dance 2 is one of the easiest dance games available for kids on the Wii. The game was launched in 2011 and has some of the most traditional country numbers from that time. The game has hit tracks by Carrie Underwood, Kieth Urban, Eric Church, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Brad Paisley among others.
Get your kids to try the country style, cowboy-like dancing right in your living room. The game has family-friendly content and the songs in the game have decent lyrics. So you can play this music and dance Wii game at your pre-teen’s parties or sleepovers.
Genre: Music and dance
Rated: 4/5 by Common Sense Media
Age: 10+
Price: $34.89
11. Best Customizable:Just Dance: Disney Party
‘Just Dance: Disney Party’ is just the game you need for your younger kids and toddlers. The game features some of the best foot-tapping numbers from Disney movies including We’re All In This Together from High School Musical, Hoedown Throwdown from Hannah Montana, Be Our Guest from Beauty And The Beast, and Hey Jessie from Jessie.
The game has been specially designed for young Disney fans and dedicated adults too. The moves are easy to copy and fun to do with the entire family.
Genre: Music and Dance
Rated: 4/5 by Common Sense Media
Age: 5+
Price: $17.82
Other Platforms: Xbox 360
Best Wii Sports and Fitness Games
Video games needn’t make your kids couch potatoes. In fact, there are so many simulation games that require children to move around to play. Here is our selection of the best sports and fitness Wii games for kids.
12. Best Attractive Design: FIFA 15
The FIFA series of video games have been a major hit with soccer fans of all ages everywhere. The latest version of the game for Wii is FIFA 15, which is one of the best Nintendo Wii games for kids of all time, especially for football fans. Just as the tagline says, you can feel the game when you play the FIFA 15 simulation soccer. Your child can choose the single player mode or the multiplayer mode to play with friends. The graphics are crystal clear and detailed, giving you a realistic gaming experience. The best part about this version: The goalkeeper AI bots with moves seen in actual games!
Genre: Sports
Rated: 4/5 by Common Sense Media
Age: 8+
Price: $38.50
Other Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Windows
13. Best Locking Mechanism:Wii Fit Plus With Balance Board
Is your kid too lazy to get out of the house to play or exercise? The Wii Fit Plus game is all you need to get them to indulge in physical activity. The game was released in 2009 and features several fun activities and interactive features for kids and adults. Wii Fit Plus makes working out fun for the entire family. The game also uses BMI to label the players as normal, underweight, overweight, or obese. If your children are sensitive about their body image, they may not like this added feature.
You have to purchase the balance board separately if you already have the game.
Genre: Exercise and Fitness
Rated: 80% on Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $109.99
14. Best Anti-Stick Arm Design:Link’s Crossbow Training
If you have been looking for a Wii shooting game for kids with little violence, then ‘Link’s Crossbow Training’ is an excellent choice. The game features Link from The Legend of Zelda and teaches children to use a crossbow to attack zombies and skeletons. There are three levels in this game: Target Shooting, Defender, and Ranger. The game needs a crossbow accessory that can be purchased separately for less than $10.
Some battle modes may have some amount of violence, but it is not gory or repulsive. At the same time, it is not comical either, making it suitable for children aged 13 and above.
Genre: Shooting game
Rated: 7/10 by IGN
Age: 13+
Price: $29.88
Top Wii U Games
The Wii U offers more than the Wii does, and has the cool Gamepad as well! If you have upgraded to the new Nintendo Wii U and want to experience video gaming at its best, then here are a few new Wii U games you must try.
15. Best Easy To Clean:Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
One of the best Wii games for young kids, the ‘Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze’ is the latest version of the Donkey Kong series, developed exclusively for Nintendo Wii U consoles. Launched in 2014, the family-friendly cooperative game is the fifth in the series and features some side-scrolling levels that the players have to clear to win. Players get full control of the protagonist, Donkey Kong, and must help him and his friends defeat the villains along the way to reach the goal.
The rotating camera gives cool views of the environment, rich in detail and color. You can play it in the co-op mode or single-player mode.
Genre: Action-adventure
Rated: 9/10 by IGN
Age: 10+
Price: $26
16. Best Skill Enchancer:Splatoon
Here is a kid-safe shooter game where the characters of the video game play by splattering ink on their opponents. Splatoon was released in the year 2015 and has received positive praise for its colorful design. The player controls characters called “inklings”, which can convert shape into a squid. The objective of the game is to color as much of a given area of the map as possible with their respective in-game color while avoiding the spray from the opponent’s color.
The game is exclusively developed for Wii U and is an online multiplayer Wii game. There is also a single player option and an option to play with a local opponent like a parent or a sibling with another game controller.
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Shooter
Rated: 81% on Metacritic
Age: 9+
Price: $49.50
17. Best BPA Free:Cars 3: Driven To Win
The game is based on the popular Disney-Pixar film and features several characters from the film. The game was released in 2024 around the time when the Cars 3 film was released.
The game has a lot of racing and looks similar to how the cars race in the film, making it one of the perfect games for little ones who love the movie. The game regularly prompts the player about controls, which reduces the learning curve of the game – a good thing when the game is meant for kids.
Genre: Racing, Arcade, Automobile
Rated: 59% on Metacritic
Age: 7+
Price: $19.93
18. Best For Baby’s Gums:Disney Infinity 3.0
‘Disney Infinity 3.0’ is the last installment of the Disney Infinity series. The Stars Wars Wii game was released with a focus on the latest Star Wars movie. The gameplay is the same as the earlier Disney Infinity series but features characters from the Star Wars franchise. Disney Infinity is a toys-to-life game, which means you may end up investing a little more on figurines if you purchase this game. This Wii Disney games has eight individual movie plots including Inside Out, The Force Awakens, Finding Dory, and Twilight of The Republic.
Genre: Sandbox, adventure
Rated: 80% on Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $17.83
Other Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Best Wii Racing Games
There is no list of best games without a racing game or two in it. For our list of top Wii games for kids, we have chosen these.
19. Best Sensory Ball:Mario Kart 8
Of all the Wii Mario games, ‘Mario Kart 8’ is the only one that made its way to our list. The racing game features Mario and Luigi among other characters from the classic game. Kids get to race in cartoonish tracks, throw shells at competitors to shrink them or slow them down a little. Mario Kart 8 is a multi-player game and lets you race and interact with players from around the world. The Mario Kart Wii game is fun for kids of all ages. It can be played by the entire family and is the ideal game for a Mario-themed party.
Genre: Racing
Rated: 88% by Metacritic
Age: 6+
Price: $59.99
20. Best Visually Appealing:Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
All the Sega stars come to the tracks in this fun racing game. The Sonic Wii game has a series of different races where you can start with a car that gets transformed into a plane or a boat and back into a car based on the terrain you’re on. Players can also shoot, block, and evade attacks by other players to win the race. The word ‘damn’ appears during the game, so you may want to be watchful when your child is playing this game.
Genre: Racing
Rated: 79% on Metacritic
Age: 9+
Price: $15.97
Other Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360 and Windows.
21. Best For C-Shaped:Monster High: Skultimate Roller Maze
Monster High series of video games was developed based on the favorite horror and sci-fi themed doll franchise by Mattel. Sklutimate Roller Maze is a racing game launched in 2012. The engaging game features familiar characters from the Monster High books, games, and web series. Players can choose from a wide range of characters for the gameplay, which is easy.
You can choose different types of racers based on their agility, stamina, and strength, to suit the race you are participating in. While the game is easy, the graphics aren’t as great as we’d like it to be. But if your children are Monster High fans, they will like the game regardless of the mediocre visuals.
Genre: Racing
Rated: 4/5 by Common Sense Media
Age: 7+
Price: $34.99
Other Platforms: Nintendo DS
22. Best Easy To Clean:Turbo: Super Stunt Squad
Racer snails are the coolest! You will agree if you have seen the movie, Turbo. ‘The Super Stunt Squad’, your favorite snails from the movie, performing cool stunts during the races. The game is not jaw dropping, but it is certainly entertaining, even though it could be a tad predictable. Players can upgrade the characters by changing the outfits, adding power-ups, and the like. So if your kid doesn’t like a snail’s shell, he can change it.
The graphics of the game are as good as they are in the movie. ‘Turbo: Super Stunt Squad’ can be played by a single player or multiple players. So your child can pair up with up to four people to race in the multiplayer mode. The game is available for play on the Wii and the Wii U.
Genre: Racing
Rated: 4/5 by Common Sense Media
Age: 8+
Price: $29.99
Other Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PS3, Xbox 360
Best Wii Family Games
If you are bored of family movie nights, why not have a family game night instead. We have put together a list of some cool family games you can enjoy with the entire family, and your Wii.
23. Best For Baby Attention:Paper Mario: Color Splash
This is yet another one of the Wii Mario games you can get for your children. ‘Mario Color World’ is a fun game that features our favorite hero Mario and his brother Luigi, along with other characters from the video game series. The objective of the Mario Wii game is simple — solve puzzles as you move along to bring color back to the world.
Players have to control Mario and use his hammer to splash color into objects on the island. The best Wii game for young kids, but a little help from the parents can make it better. The platformer Wii game encourages kids to think out of the box to solve puzzles. The characters in the game are two-dimensional, a fact that they are well aware of, and the visuals are neat and appealing.
Genre: Action-adventure
Rated: 76% by Metacritic
Age: 8+
Price: $59.93
24. Best Texture Design:Pokken Tournament
Pokemon themed games can be addictive. Kids and even adults love the colorful little monsters which led to the development of video games based on the TV series. Pokken Tournament is a game that involves the monsters combating each other in a sporting arena. The graphics of this cute Wii game make the activity more comic and less violent. The player acts as Pokemon’s trainer to defeat the other players.
Every Pokemon has special moves, and you can choose to have any Pokemon you want. The Pokemon Wii game can be a cool choice for a fun family night, and your kids can play alone against the bots or play together with family and friends through the multiplayer mode.
Genre: Action-adventure
Rated: 76% by Metacritic
Age: 11+
Price: $59.99
25. Best Huggable:LEGO Jurassic World
Almost every successful movie gets its LEGO video game version. So did Jurassic World, a 2015 movie featuring Chris Pratt. The game features LEGO versions of the characters who perform cool stunts to solve puzzles and collect souvenirs as they proceed to escape the LEGO dinosaurs. There are mini-games that the players have to resolve between levels.
Players get to drive a variety of vehicles including bikes and jeeps to rescue the park workers from the escaped dinosaurs. This is a multi-player game which means your child can play and interact with other Nintendo Wii users around the world. The adventure Wii game can also be played by two to three players on the same TV, making it a worthy placeholder on our list of Wii family games.
Genre: Action-adventure
Rated: 71% on Metacritic
Age: 10+
Price: $18.99
Other Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PS3, PS4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One
26. Best For Droplet-Proof: Big Brain Academy Wii Degree
Want to get your kids away from mindless racing or fighting Wii games? Try the ‘Big Brain Academy’ series of games designed for the Nintendo Wii. This game forces the kids to think and is fun too. The video game is filled with several mini brainteasers that are fun to solve for children and also adults. The game encourages the players to solve the puzzles and brainteasers so that they can build a heavier brain, which is a silly goal, but a fun one nevertheless.
The enriching game can be played alone or with a group of friends and family. You can even show off your scores and brag about how ‘heavy’ your brain is to other people through the Wii Connect 24 service. Sounds like a lot of fun, doesn’t it? The game is also a great way to engage your teenage or preteen guests at a party.
Genre: Puzzle, educational
Rated: 7.6/10
Age: 8+
Price: $36.96
27. Best Catchy Graphics:Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue
This is a fun, cute Wii game featuring an adorable little boy from the TV series Go Diego Go! In this version, Diego is set out on a mission to fix the mixed-up animals in the African Serengeti. ‘Go Diego Go’ is one of the perfect games to entertain your little ones. The delightful game allows you to use the Wii remote to perform actions like digging, swimming, running, jumping, and stomping to complete tasks.
Players get to collect stamps and pictures of animals for the African Safari book. You can play this in the racer mode to participate in the races using hand gliders, elephants, safari jeeps, and rafts. The graphics of the game imitate those on the TV show and are as colorful and appealing. If your kids have played the other ‘Go Diego Go!’ games and loved them, this is must too.
Genre: Adventure
Rated: 5/5 by Common Sense Media
Age: 4+
Price: $37.00
Nintendo Wii Overview
The Nintendo Wii was launched in November 2006, competing with the Xbox 360 and Sony PS3. The seventh generation gaming console has impressive features, including the ultra thin Wii remote, which functions as a pointing device and enables 3D movement detection for motion-sensing games. The Wii became the fastest selling gaming console ever in Australia, beating the record set by Microsoft’s Xbox 360.
In the US, the Wii set another record in December 2009 for most sales in one month, when three million units were sold. To date, the Wii is the most preferred gaming console for adults and kids. If you already own one, you know why!
What Is Wii U?
Nintendo launched the Wii U, the eighth generation console in 2012. The Wii U has more on board storage capacity compared to the Wii. The console comes with a minimum storage of 8GB and relies on the Wii controller as well as the Gamepad for function. The Gamepad is lightweight and has a battery life of three hours. What’s more, you can also use it for video chats.
The Wii U did not enjoy as much popularity in the market as the Wii did, but it still is one of the best family gaming consoles from Nintendo. The popularity of the Wii and the Wii U has encouraged game developers to come with a diverse range of games in the action, adventure, racing, education, puzzle, party, role-play, and more. Pick these games as a gift for Christmas, birthday, or for no reason at all: your kids will love them.
This list of games includes just a few of the hundreds of fascinating games you can choose to play on Nintendo Wii and Wii U. You can take your pick based on your child’s unique tastes or pick one you think is good for them, with little or no violence. Keep in mind that the age recommendations in this article are generic and may not necessarily be suitable for all kids of the same age. As a parent, use your discretion to pick the top rated Wii games for kids that suit your child’s comprehension levels as well as their interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are Wii games good for kids?
Yes, Wii games are designed to suit kids and are easy to play when you choose age-appropriate games. Some of these games require the child to move and be active, which is a good feature.
2. What age group is the Wii for?
Wii games are available for different age groups, ranging from toddlers to adults.
3. Why is the Wii so popular?
Nintendo Wii is easy to use, but what makes it popular is the innovative motion controls. The motion controls are easy to pick up and have a wide range of family-friendly Wii games. There are several sports stimulation Wii games that are fun and accessible for everyone, and the motions for each sport are highly intuitive.
4. What is the most common Wii game?
The most common titles of Wii games are Wii sports.
Why Trust MomJunction?
Our writer, Priti Bose, is a toys and gifts enthusiast and reviewer. She has channeled her interest in this field into compiling this list of the best Wii games for young kids after conducting research on customer ratings and reviews. These games are age-appropriate for your little one and are sure to delight them. She has also put together a buying guide to help you choose the right product for your child and make an informed choice.
The Bottom Line
You can pick a Wii game for your child based on their taste and preferences. Our list of the best Nintendo Wii games for kids of all time will help you get acquainted with the plethora of gaming options for girls and boys. The list includes The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, an action-packed game, and Boom Blox Bash Party, which enhances strategic thinking. It also features Kirby’s Epic Yarn, which can help improve your child’s imagination. Before choosing a game, ensure it is age-appropriate, and your child can easily understand the instructions. Further, choose the games based on your child’s preferred genre, for example, adventure, role-playing, or puzzles. The right games could help develop your child’s problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Infographic: How Do Nintendo Wii Games Help Children?
Apart from transporting the player into a fantasy world for a fun-filled experience, a wide range of Nintendo Wii games can also provide psychological and physiological benefits to the child when used consistently and correctly. So, check out the following infographic to learn about these virtual reality games’ potential advantages.
Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
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