When you're stuck at home, it can be a frustrating process to keep both yourself and your kids entertained. It can also be difficult to find something that everyone is ok with doing together. Luckily, video games are a media platform that promotes healthy sportsmanship and cooperative activities. Video games are more interactive than watching movies and can be a great way to teach your kids the importance of teamwork. Even families with older children can find common ground in the video game world. Below we have compiled a list of ten great games for families to play while you're stuck in the house.

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10 Unravel 2

For gamers who are looking to share a puzzle game with a touching story, there is Unravel. In the game, you will play as two characters made out of yarn. In order to progress, though, you will have to use both characters to carefully work through puzzles together. The game can go from feeling like a walk in the park to having you contemplate how to maneuver through a shed in a few short minutes.

Not only that, but you only have a limited amount of movements as you will unravel more and more as you progress through the level.

9 Animal Crossing

If you haven't heard already, Animal Crossing just released it's the newest title for Switch, and it's received massive praise. The game is also available for the Nintendo 2DS and 3DS, which are no rather expensive consoles. No matter what game you decide to go with, though, the series is sure to give you tons of hours of playtimes. Just to upgrade your house fully, most players have to put in around 40 hours.

If you play the new game, you can also have up to eight players on your island at once.

8 Stardew Valley

If your kids love animals and you've always wondered about starting your own business, then Stardew Valley is a great choice. The game is available on every console and PC. Up to four players can use a single world at once and can have there own house, partners, and even horse. Best of all, you can split your money up so that your kids don't decide to spend your savings on a dozen cows.

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Stardew Valley is also very lighthearted for the most part, and there aren't any mature themes to worry about.

7 Mario Party

If your not a huge fan of video games but can get behind a solid game of Monopoly, then Mario Party will work for your family. The game is a board game where players roll virtual dice, collect coins, and buy stars to win. In between each round, there will be a simple mini-game where the winner gets awarded coins that they can then use to buy items on the game board.

Mario Party has an option to set how many turns the game runs for so that you can adjust the amount of time you spend playing with your family.

6 Mario Kart

If you are a fan of old school racing games but need something that can appeal to your kids, then Mario Kart is a safe bet. Mario Kart lets you pick from several iconic Nintendo characters and race through quirky race tracks. You will also have to navigate using items like shells that can temporarily stun your opponents to win the game. Even if your kids in first place, one helpful item can help you take the lead.

Best of all, Mario Kart is a game that can be played online, so even if your kid is living away from home, you can still have family time.

5 Kirby Star Allies

Kirby is a famous video game character for a good reason. His games usually have you jumping and floating through levels while absorbing the powers of enemies you come across. In Kirby Star Allies, though, a fun gameplay mechanic is added in that allows you to play with up to four family members. You can pick from a large selection of famous Kirby characters to help you along your journey.

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Even better, each character has different abilities that will allow your family to try out different gameplay styles.

4 Minecraft

Minecraft is a game that is completely cross-platform, meaning that no matter what consoles your kids have, you can play with them. The game allows you to build just about anything you can imagine with cube-shaped blocks. There is also a survival mode with several different difficulties if you're playing with older kids and need a bit more of a challenge to entertain them.

Best of all, there are several map packs that will let you switch out textures so that you can have a fantasy-themed world.

3 Overcooked 2

Overcooked 2 is another game that can be played with kids of all ages. This game does require an immense amount of teamwork, as up to four players will have to work together to run a kitchen. This means that you will have to hash out whos making the rice and whos cutting the fish for your dish. As you progress through the games, the levels increase in difficulty to the point where even veteran gamers will be challenged.

You can also replay through levels for practice so that you and your family can train for the harder levels.

2 Super Bomberman R

Super Bomberman R is a great game to play if you loved the classic Bomberman formula, but need an updated game for your kids. In Bomberman, you will wander around a square map with obstacles and cubes to hide behind. You will use bombs to try to blow up the other players. To make things more interesting, you can get upgrades for bigger explosions or even choose a smaller map.

These games can range from short 5-minute spats to thirty-minute strategy battles that test your patience.

1 Just Dance

Just Dance is a game that will get you and your family off the couch and moving. The Just Dance series uses your cellphone to track your movement as you dance to popular songs from around the world. The games have been releasing for consoles since the Wii days, and many of the games are now sold for only a few dollars. If you want a larger library of songs, then you can pick up the newest game and buy the dance pass.

The dance pass will give you a library of dozens of songs from past games and add hours of entertainment to your game.

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