whats the best mario game for the nintendo wii?

[tickle1510]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what is the best maio game for the nintendo wii, I have 3 kids who are getting on for xmas, and I dont know enough about them or know anyone who has one yet. I have been looking at mario party 8, mario kart wii and mario and sonic olympic games 2008. I am looking for a game that all my kids can enjoy nd play together they are 11, 10, and 8 and not really sure which of these games would be best. If anyone has these games or can give me a good review website to look at it woud be alot of help thanks..

[karatepro]

Well some good mario games are super mario galaxy that game has a very long story mode . also mario kart wii is a very very good mario game.it also has moderatly challenging levels. and there is super mario sluggers which is a baseball game. those are some mario games i highly recommend. but mario party 8 is very fun if your playing it in a group. but mario and sonic at the olympic games can make you very sore in the arm area . since you have to constantly use your arms and move them up and down.but if you do buy mario and sonic at the olympic games dont let them play for long priods of time.

[tickle1510]

thanks karatepro, your advice is very much welcome thanks for taking the time to answer.

[Cakeboy]

Super Paper Mario is another good game that's not been mentioned

[souldriver]

Mario galaxy & mario kart get my vote. We have paper mario too but i don't reckon much to it.

[furrycheeky]

Mario galaxy if they are younger, Paper Mario for a bit older as it needs more reading and thought.

[furrycheeky]

addition above (sorry didn't read ages so paper mario will be fine, but its more of a 1 player game)

Be aware that Mario Kart will allow then all to play as the same time but you need extra controllers.

[aviator]

Mario Kart or Mario and Sonic at the Olympics. They are great multi player games, Party is good for multi player but gets a bit tiresome once you have played it a few times but Kart and Olympics have much more longevity because of the online options where you can race against others and compare times etc.
Galaxy is good but is only 1 player so may cause quarrels!

[4getmenot]

mario kart is definately my fave

[tickle1510]

thank you all for your answers, bought a wii bundle today and went for mario cart with the package, think i'll buy them galaxy and party aswell after what everyone has said thanks again for taking the time to answer...

[pinktapir16]

Mario at the Olympics is great fun for all.