Electronic Games

Electronic games and consoles are part of most kids lives. While opinion is divided as to the effect they have on children and young people, it seems to us that provided they don't dominate children's leisure time and aren't violent that Playstation, computer, X-Box and similar games have a place as part of an overall balanced diet of activities, interests and pursuits. In keeping with the ethos of the site our recommended selection of games does not include shoot 'em up or other violent or disturbing types of game. Each featured item is accompanied by a link to where it can be purchased. As with all pages of our site the content on this one will be refreshed & amended as inspiringyourkids.com develops and grows.

Games For The Sony PlayStation 2

Buzz! Junior: Jungle Party Solus

There are a choice of up to 40 mini games in this version which is suitable for kids aged 3 plus. Good for families or a group of friends as up to 4 people can play together. Playing is simple, good fun and a mixture of luck and skill. Once you have chosen your monkey character you can get ready to take part in games such as demolishing a totem pole or building a banana empire and being crowned King of the Jungle. Available from Amazon

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

The PlayStation version of the well known TV quiz show can be turned into a family experience as it has been created to allow up to four players to pursue the jackpot prize. With 4,000 questions it will be some time before host Chris Tarrant repeats himself, while the game is designed to deploy various PlayStation features to conjure the excitement and tension of the original gameshow, while introducing some new features to give the console version its own freshness. Available from Toys R Us

Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

Suitable for kids aged from 3 upwards, this game combines the familiar play of Lego with the original Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV, V & VI). Kids can take part in dismantling the Galactic Empire, pursuing Princess Leia or even creating their own unique characters by mixing and matching some of the body parts. As they become more adept at the game they can make it more difficult and challenging by using the adaptive difficulty option! Available from Amazon

PC Games

Su Doku Master

This version of the Japanese brain teasing game specifically designed for use on a personal computer features an amazing 10,000 puzzles, ensuring that kids who enjoy trying to solve the fiendish number sequences that only allow each of the digits one to nine being used once in each row, column and three by three square, won't run out of challenges. Available from Games On Board

Over The Hedge

Suitable for children from aged 3 and upwards this game is based on the characters and theme to be found in the similarly named film. You can take on the role of Verne the Turtle or Stella the Skunk to name just two of the characters, and take part in pinching food from the humans or liberating friends who have been captured. Playing solo or with a friend, you can set out on an adventure to conquer the suburban neighborhood which is fraught with traps and dangerous obstacles. Available from dvdi.co.uk

Xbox Games

Xbox 360 Premium (with sports games bundle)

Powerful games console with a large capacity hard drive which enables the display of high definition graphics that typify the top electronic games. This machine allows users to play with other gamers via the internet, and boasts a wide selection of digital entertainment features that enables, amongst other things, music to be played, DVDs to be watched and photographs to be stored and viewed. Our featured item includes a set of five sport based games and is available from Prezzy Box