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Family-Friendly Video Games (Great Gift Ideas For Birthday Or Easter Baskets!)
Even though we do place limits on screen time for our kids, they are just like everyone else. They LOVE playing video games! So if you’re a family looking for some fun FAMILY FRIENDLY video games to add to your lineup, check out these favorites.
Set in the aftermath of the acclaimed 2023 Paramount Pictures film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, play as the four brothers to discover the mystery behind a new type of menace wreaking havoc across New York City. Go up against 10 brand new mutants, or “Mewbies” for short, each with 5 varying forms of mutation that are set to level up the challenge. Boasting high-energy gameplay, utilize the Turtles’ unique weapons and combat styles, from Mikey’s brawler-style close range attacks to Donnie’s bō staff-wielding prowess. The game also sees the voice actors behind the titular brothers return, with Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo, Brady Noon as Raphael, Micah Abbey as Donatello and Shamon Brown Jr. as Michelangelo, as the quartet reprise their movie roles.
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Battle all-new mutants, meet familiar faces, and team up with everyone’s favorite pizza-loving crime-fighters to restore peace to New York City. Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X/S and Steam.
It’s Patrick’s moment: see the world through his starry eyes to create new wacky, physics-defying adventures, meeting his friends along the way and taking on many fun-filled individual quests. Clear Squidward’s third favorite sun-bathing spot by throwing deck chairs, firing a water cannon and blowing visitors away by burping; or go on a Skydiving challenge with Sandy and use Gliding Wings, a Parachute or Parasol to drop through targets and land on a moving landing zone. Throughout the game, fans will additionally be able to unlock multiple costumes and spot hilarious Easter Eggs from the series as they progress, including the grave of Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen, Squidward’s infinite sunglasses, bubble pies and much more. Explore the streets of Bikini Bottom in a colorful underwater 3D world and visit the most recognizable landmarks from the series and more; from Downtown to Conch Street and Jellyfish Fields to the Fast Food Coliseum, Bikini Bottom University to the Dump.
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Brush off those barnacles and explore Bikini Bottom like never before in The Patrick Star Game! Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
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Nick Jr. Party Adventure
Join fan-favorite Nick Jr. characters Dora, Blue, Molly, Blaze and Santiago on an epic quest to gather party supplies and prepare for the ultimate bash of the year: the Friendship Fiesta! With dazzling customization options, players can deck out their characters in fabulous outfits and accessories as they journey through vibrant and exciting worlds, such as Dora’s Rainforest, the Monster Dome and Isla Encanto, to solve puzzles and unlock collectables along the way, including Boot’s iconic red boots, Santiago’s swashbuckling pirate hat, an adorable paw print necklace, and many more themed accessories. With solo mode or up to two-player local co-op, friends and families can prepare for the festive party together. Get ready to explore 72 fun levels across six different themed worlds packed with interactive elements that bounce, boost and teleport, all designed to help players conquer challenges and immerse themselves in the fantastic worlds of their favorite Nick Jr. characters.
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Experience a brand new puzzle platformer bringing together iconic Nick Jr shows from Dora, PAW Patrol, and Blue’s Clues & You!, to Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, and Santiago of the Seas for the first time ever in a video game! Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
Join Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they team up to save the Malibu Waves Community Center with help from their friends and family. Along the way, unlock fabulous outfits, discover new areas of the community center, and participate in exciting activities. Enjoy both as a single-player experience or in two-player local co-op mode, where friends can tackle mini-games together. Barbie Project Friendship includes various accessibility features, offering numerous difficulty levels for each minigame and an auto-win option, ensuring a great experience for Barbie fans of all ages and skill levels.
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Join Barbie and Barbie as you add your sparkle to a beloved Malibu landmark in the brand-new video game. Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
In Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets, players team up with Draculaura™, Frankie Stein™, and Clawdeen Wolf™ to help rid their school of haunted happenings. By collecting monster keys around the campus, players work to unlock an ancient door and restore peace to the school. Along the way, they’ll visit many iclawnic locations from the Monster High series and customize their own fangtastic monster with an array of haunted hairdos, scary cool clothing, and scareccessories for the ultimate Monster High experience.
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Join the Boo Crew and uncover secret rooms and hidden keys across the school on a mission to restore balance to an ancient energy gone awry! Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
In this sports-themed party game, up to 4 players can compete in the Giganto Games across four vibrant locations set in the prehistoric landscape of Cretacia – the savannah, jungle, desert, and glacier. Play as beloved, fan-favorite characters Rocky, Mazu, Bill and Tiny going head to head to claim the Giganto pineapple trophy – as seen in the TV series! Featuring 8 dynamic sports events in the main game, get ready to hone your skills in a fiercely fun competition. Young players can immerse themselves in the world of the much-loved TV series as they unlock new challenges in an array of 27 exciting mini-games.
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Gather your loved ones and enjoy action-packed dino sports with your favorite dino. Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
In this unique racing adventure, the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS are on a mission to recover the stolen Prime Relics that grant great power to those who possess them. With five playable AUTOBOTS; Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita-1, Wheeljack and Arcee, five playable DECEPTICONS; Megatron, Shockwave, Flamewar, Soundwave and Nightbird, as well as the ultimate antagonist, Nemesis Prime. Each character is infused with their own personality, bespoke voiceover lines and unlockable skins for customization, as well as two unique skills each, such as Wheeljack’s Wrecking Bomb, Soundwave’s Sonic Sphere and Nemesis Prime’s Axe of Extinction. With eight unique weapons available to every character, players can expect a varied gameplay experience with every race.
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Experience unique hybrid gameplay befitting of the robots in disguise, in this racing adventure game with rogue-lite elements! Join Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Soundwave and more across a range of exciting battle-race tracks! Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
Developed for families and younger gaming audiences, Matchbox Driving Adventures evolves the car play experience far beyond the toy aisle. Players can select and customize 12 original Matchbox die-cast vehicles, chase rogue cars, and escape hazards to earn medals and rewards and become Matchbox racers. Travel across Matchbox Adventure Island’s six biomes, like the bustling City Center or a perilous Volcano, and complete missions to unlock new areas of the island for the Matchbox Adventure Squad. Players adventure at their own pace, tackling increasingly difficult missions from chasing cars and escaping hazards like snowballs, alligators and a giant octopus—all to earn medals and rewards to unlock new models. Original Matchbox vehicles, including the Dune Dog™ and Flame Tamer™, can be customized with various colors and finishes to suit players’ tastes. Carefully select a car based on weight, speed, handling and boost to get the job done or for an extra competitive edge. In Competition Mode, race on a single track or in a championship with up to four players in local multiplayer on 14 unique tracks with four variations each.
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Dive through unique environments, conquer thrilling missions, and compete in races with your friends. Ready for the ultimate adventure? Available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam.
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These are fantastic family video game ideas, thank you so much for sharing! My kids would love Spongebob Squarepants: The Patrick Star Game. This has been one of their favorite shows since they were babies.
In this sports-themed party game, up to 4 players can compete in the Giganto Games across four vibrant locations set in the prehistoric landscape of Cretacia – the savannah, jungle, desert, and glacier. Play as beloved, fan-favorite characters Rocky, Mazu, Bill and Tiny going head to head to claim the Giganto pineapple trophy – as seen in the TV series! Featuring 8 dynamic sports events in the main game, get ready to hone your skills in a fiercely fun competition. Young players can immerse themselves in the world of the much-loved TV series as they unlock new challenges in an array of 27 exciting mini-games.
Lauryn R
Great gift ideas. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed and Monster High: Skulltimate Secrets look super fun.