5 Types of Games Kids Love to Play
Kids have different ages, interests and gaming experience. Some love racing, some want to play sports, some enjoy adventures, and others simply want to compete or cooperate with their friends.
Instead of choosing five individual titles that may change over time, here are five types of video games that kids consistently enjoy – especially when playing together.
1. Racing Games
Racing games are a great choice for kids because the basic idea is easy to understand: choose a vehicle and race to the finish line.
Games such as Mario Kart, Team Sonic Racing and Crash Team Racing can be fun for both experienced gamers and kids who rarely play video games.
Racing games also work particularly well with groups. Races are relatively short, players can challenge different friends, and it is easy for someone new to join the action.
2. Multiplayer & Party Games
When friends get together, some of the best games are the ones designed to be played together.
Games such as Super Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Overcooked turn gaming into a social experience. Depending on the game, players may compete against each other or work together toward a common goal.
These games are especially good for birthday parties because they encourage kids to interact, laugh, compete and cooperate rather than simply play by themselves.
3. Sports Games
For kids who love sports, playing a video game based on their favourite sport can be an easy choice.
Popular sports series include:
- NHL
- NBA 2K
- EA Sports FC / FIFA
- Madden NFL
Kids can choose their favourite teams, compete against friends and start new matches throughout a gaming session.
Sports games are particularly popular with older kids and teens, but the right choice always depends on the individual player.
4. Creative & Adventure Games
Not every great game for kids has to be about winning a race or beating an opponent.
Creative and adventure games give players opportunities to explore, build, discover and solve problems.
Minecraft is a perfect example. Kids can build, explore and create in a familiar game world, and different players can enjoy it in very different ways.
Games like these can be a good choice for children who prefer exploration and creativity to constant competition.
5. Online Favorites
Online games are extremely popular with many kids and teens, and Fortnite and Roblox are among the games frequently requested at our Game Truck parties.
At Game Trucks GT, Fortnite and Roblox are available as free optional add-ons.
To play these games in the gaming trailer, the customer must provide access to a strong and stable Wi-Fi connection at the party location. Players also need to use their own game accounts.
If Wi-Fi is unavailable or the connection is not strong enough, there are plenty of other games to choose from.
What Makes a Video Game a Great Choice for Kids?
There is no universal “best” video game for every child.
A good choice depends on several things:
- The child’s age
- Their interests
- Their gaming experience
- Whether they prefer competition or cooperation
- Whether they are playing alone or with friends
- The game’s content and age rating
For a group of kids, multiplayer games can be particularly good choices because gaming becomes a shared activity.
Parents should also consider game ratings and content when choosing games for their children.
Why Variety Matters at a Video Game Party
A group of kids rarely agrees on just one favourite game.
One child may want Mario Kart, another Minecraft, while others want sports, party or action games.
That is why Game Trucks GT brings 150+ video games for PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Wii.
With 8 gaming screens, different groups can play different games at the same time, and players can switch games during the party.
Instead of trying to find one game everyone will love, kids have plenty of choices to find the games they enjoy.
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