Best Games for Kids!

I’m not much of a fan but 5 -10 year old boys (and the “tom boy” girls – like one of my daughters) seem to love all things Pokemon. This game is about your son going on a fun-filled mission for himself. No special learning value but he’ll be tickled pink.

Your boy will help Mario and Luigi take on old foes in this fast paced action video game. Puzzle solving components help in brain development while role playing sections foster creative thinking in your son when he plays this game. This basic Game Boy game has been popular for years.

While the character is a girl, this 3 D game is still aimed at boys who are ready to take on 100 creatures at the edge of a sword. I pick this game particularly because the bad-ass character is female. It’s never too early to help your boy break stereotypes.

Your boy can choose from 19 different Pokemon characters to control when he plays this video game. He can play with friends and assist them on special missions over the Wi-Fi connection. Players discover hidden adventures along the way. This game indulges your son in what is cool to him.

Boys of all ages in your home will enjoy this popular sports video game. Real pro players’ rosters are available or your boy can build his own team. If your son is a basketball fan then this is just an awesome pick which dad will enjoy immensely along with him.

If your boy is a soccer fan he will love this game in which players control everyone on their team. Dad will definitely be down for play with his son with realistic soccer gaming experience. This is made for practically any of the popular console and handheld systems out there.

If your kid is a typical boy this game was meant for them. Players can go it alone or meet trivia tests as teams. Boys on a desert island build part of their escape raft with each correct answer in this board game. The first boy to sail away wins.

Two or more boys can play this board game and learn distinct skills together. Players master activities like magic tricks, tying knots and identifying stars in the sky when competing in this game. Other topics are also included for your boys to learn or remember when playing this board game.

Your boy can take dig up some fun in this board game of Egyptian archaeological adventure. History, anthropology and archaeology are among the themes that players may get motivated around from this board game exploration. Your girls may enjoy this game as well, though not as much as your son.

Your boys will go head to head in this 3 D battle board game. Kids roll the die and use cards to inflict harm to other players’ characters. Boys can take the side of good or evil in this board game where players decide the fate of a distant galaxy.

Let’s face it, most die-hard Star Wars fans are boys. If your kid owns all of the movies and runs around the house hitting the dog with his plastic light saber, try channeling his energy to this board game. It tests your boy’s knowledge and builds memory with 2,000 questions.

Boys will get the most out of this race to find 25 familiar words. This board game is about building word recognition in a struggle against time. Buying this game for your kid is also environmentally friendly as its maker uses non-polluting and recycled materials in making the game parts.

Your son and their friends or family can play this boys’ game in just 30 minutes to an hour. Mysteries and other puzzles are solved by players in this card based game. Small pieces mean this game should be kept away from youngest siblings. Two to four gamers can play.

In this game, players get a rack of cards in consecutive order. The first to discard all their cards and yell “Rack-O!” wins the game. The yelling at the end’s usually more for rowdy boy play than for girls. My 11-year old daughter however, is as rowdy as any boy.

If your son has the Leap Frog Leapster what better way will they learn math than by using the force? This electronic game lets your son become cartoon series Jedi or droids on a mathematical mission to master number problems. This game was made for boys who love Star Wars.

Give your son an edge in solving math problems by fighting crime with Batman in this Leap Frog Leapster learning game. Your son’s mastery of shapes and numbers help the caped crusader save Gotham while playing this electronic hand held game. Your kid will build their skills while having fun.

Let your son get goofy beneath the sea while learning early school skills with Sponge Bob. If your boy has the Leap Frog Leapster system and is approaching Kindergarten age, this is a great electronic game cartridge for him. He’ll prepare for school by playing with this crazy cartoon character.

This Leap Frog Leapster game is geared to teach your boy dinosaur facts while having fun. Boys in the first school years are fascinated by the giant reptiles. Use that to your advantage. Keep them interested in learning through play with this electronic gaming exploration of the extinct giant animals.