These are games that my kids like to play. But... I got tired of my kids wandering with the mouse pointer to a link that takes them
outside of the game. I changed the games to remove the links and to be full-screen, which also provides more of an immersive game-playing experience.
The games are now more kid-friendly, at least for my kids. Links to the game sources are also provided.
Sketch's World (a game to help kids learn their multiplication tables.)
Added Apr-28-2011
No editing required for this one. Boohbah was already "done right".
Nintendo DSi
New Super Mario Bros
For such a small machine, the DSi provides surprisingly good graphics and stereo sound. See the game in the video below...
DSi Chat - Free! Allows the DSi to chat with any other
DSi connected to the web. Designed for the DSi, but
works with most internet-connected devices: your computer, notebook, internet tablet, Wii, DSi, can all
chat together without any software downloads. Just go to the chat page and immediately
connect to others. It's similar to PictoChat - but is open to anyone, not just DSi users.
Demonstration of DSi Chat to allow three devices to communicate: Wifi notebook, Nintendo DSi, and a Nokia N810.
Free PC games to download, that I recommend for kids (and adults)
Updated Jun-21-2010
Canabalt
This game reminds me of Knytt Stories (another good game) but with more adrenaline. The music that accompanies this game is
good enough reason to download it. Perfect sound effects. My kids like the game.
I think the game is good for any age level since all you do is jump. Literally, that's it... no
running control, no having to change directions.
Tip: make full-screen by pressing Esc. To get out of full-screen mode, press Alt Tab
This guitar-playing simulation is quite fun but has a learning curve. (Similar to Guitar Hero.) Once you
understand which buttons on the keyboard to press, this is a beautiful game and the music
included is good stuff. Has a music editing and importing tool. Might be some fun to
add your own OGG music files and play along.
