At FamilyFriendlyVideoGames.com, we recognize that there are many different types of games that are fun for families to play together, so we’ve narrowed down our holiday favorites into the five different gameplay categories we feature on our site.  Today, we’re focused on games in the Cooperation category.

COOPERATION - These games encourage families to work together on the same team, or toward a common goal.

KIRBY’S EPIC YARN

Although previous Kirby games have seen the main character as a soft, loveable and even sometimes bouncy, ball, in this one Kirby is made of a piece of yarn, and the overall theme of the game has to do with fabric and other clothing materials.  Many enemies and objects are made of yarn or fabric, and many puzzles and backgrounds include objects such as zippers.  Although the game can be enjoyed as a single-player experience, it’s even more fun playing cooperatively together, and is very accessible game for kids of all ages. 

DISNEY GUILTY PARTY

With an emphasis on creative thinking and problem solving, Guilty Party is a title that can be enjoyed by a broad range of ages.  For those that view video games as a guilty pleasure, Guilty Party proves that video games can be much more than that.  By asking players to solve mysteries - and to prove why they think what they do - Guilty Party ensures that players will use a variety of creative critical thinking skills as they play.  The game features a hilarious selection of characters will appeal to kids, but also provide a nice grown-up sense of humor.

KINECT ADVENTURES

Kinect Adventures is a title that really shows off the movement and range possible when your body is the controller with the Kinect.  Five different mini-games offer a nice mix of cooperative and competitive action, and provide a wide demonstration of the different ways that you can use your body as the controller.  We particularly enjoy the River Rafting game in Kinect as a great way for your family to play together.






DJ HERO 2

DJ Hero 2 is a unique video game experience, and one we think that most families with tweens and teens would enjoy, provided they are at least somewhat into music.  The game actually brings together songs in surprisingly enjoyable ways, but definitely has a “club” type feel to the presentation.  Due to the game’s complexity and overall themes, we wouldn’t recommend this for kids younger than tweens.  DJ Hero 2 supports up to 3 players at a time, with the ability for two players with turntables to play together, as well as a chance for someone with mic to sing along with the tracks, or even perform full-on karaoke with no lyrical help.