Super Monkey Ball for GameCube

It may look cute and for younger kids, but it is actually a very challenging and fun game for kids my age. There are four monkeys (AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon) in the game. The main activity is to guide the monkey of your choice (who is traveling inside a ball) through different levels, each getting harder and harder as you keep playing. There are three levels (beginner, advanced, and expert). Beginner level starts off with a basic "floor" in which you simply move forward, and the last bonus level is a big circle logo with lots of holes and topsy-turvy. Each monkey is weak on certain floors. For example, Baby has a hard time handling long skinny areas where there is no stopping. This game is addictive and fun, and has 6 mini-games. 

Buy Super Monkey Ball for the GameCube at Amazon.com.

3D Ultra Lionel Train Town Deluxe (for the PC)

This is one of my favorite games for the computer. I can get lost in this game for a long time! You have to do jobs by moving your train around all sorts of wild tracks in weird towns. They are called jobs but this is not work. It's challenging but it is very fun. Sometimes, you have to solve logic puzzles or word or math puzzles. Other times you have to save the planet from aliens. You get to build your own tracks for your train too. I've had this game for awhile, but I still love it a lot.

Buy Traintown Deluxe for the PC at Amazon.com.

Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey for GameBoy Color and Advance

Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure for GameBoy Color and Advance

Even though I got bored with Pokemon characters, I still loved the Pokemon GameBoy games. Then Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 was released, just in time. I have the first title, and the new ones are even better. There are two games that are very similar to each other. One of them is Cobi's Journey and the other is Tara's Adventure. I own Tara's Adventure and my friend has Cobi's Journey. You have to prevent an island from sinking and you need to collect monsters then breed them. You have to match male and female monsters in order to breed them.

If your friend has one version, it is a good idea to buy the other one. Then you can link up the games and make trades. There is not much difference between the two games, so I wouldn't buy both. 

These new games are better than the first. There are lots more monsters now and the animations are smoother. It's a simple game but very fun.

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for N64

Even better than Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask is an excellent adventure. I love it because it is action-packed, contains lots of secrets to figure out, and has plenty of fun mini-games. 

See EdutainingKids.com's review of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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Paper Mario for N64

This is a very fun puzzle adventure. It's a long game, so it takes some time to beat it. It's just plain fun. No multiplayer options, but it is a great game to play by yourself. 

See EdutainingKids.com's review of Paper Mario.

Buy Paper Mario at Amazon.com.

This web site takes up tons of my time. I just cannot stop playing this. Why? Because it is so involving and fun with dozens of games to play, a variety of things to do, and virtual pets to take care of! 

You learn a little about money when you play this game because you have to earn money (NeoPoints) in games before you can buy food, toys, homes, etc. for your pets. Of course, when you first sign up, you are given some currency to start with. You can create a shop to sell some of your goods to people who play the NeoPets game from all over the world. I have, to date, earned over 2000 NeoPoints with my shop. 

If you want to go to the site, click on any of these two images here (these are just two of the neopets that I take care of), or click on the banner at the bottom of this page. You will need to sign in (it's free!) and create an account. Then, start taking care of your NeoPets. 

This is such an addictive game. There is nothing more awesome than this when you consider it is absolutely free.

Pokémon Gold Version for GameBoy Color

If you are looking for a great return on your money, this is the game to get.  

See EdutainingKids.com's review of Pok emon Gold.

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Zoombinis Mountain Rescue 

I first started playing The Logical Journey of the Zoombins original game when I was 7. Although I hadn't played it for a while, recently I picked up playing it again. This game is great. You have to design little blue creatures called Zoombinis, then lead your bands of Zoombinis to freedom. You have to think about how you can get them past all the challenges, and it gets harder the more you play. I even had a Zoombinis birthday party when I was 8 because I loved them so much.

This new game is amazing. It has great 3D graphics and new activities. My favorite activity is Chez Norf, which is a restaurant. You have to serve the Norfs the right combinations of food on trays, but you don't know exactly what they want. They only give you clues instead of telling you what they want to eat. 

See EdutainingKids.com's review of Zoombins Mountain Rescue.

Buy Zoombinis Mountain Rescue  for $24.99 at Amazon.com

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