The Nintendo Switch offers so many awesome games in their eshop, that sometimes it’s tough to pick just one, especially with all the deals they have flying around. With so much variety, sometimes family games you can play with your kids are hard to find. Our team did a deep dive into the coolest, fun-filled games for both adults and your younger ones.

Here are the top 5 Nintendo Switch games you’ll love playing with your kids:

Super Mario Party

Packed with action where you can play Nintendo’s version of a classic board game. Super Mario Party is a game where you can play together or duke it out solo to become the Super Mario Party Super Star. This game is awesome on so many levels with mini-games you can play for days and not get bored. I started playing this with my kiddos when they were four and six years old and our battles continue years later. One memory I will never forget is when we all played the rowing game and had to work together as a team to get to the end of the course where to our pleasant surprise a certain original Nintendo character was waiting for us and joined our party!

Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Here is an outstanding game that will bring you back to your youth. Play as Mario, Luigi, Toad, or Toadette (who becomes Princess Peach with a special powerup) and work together to battle Bowser’s foes in this semi-open world, action-packed game. My kids and I play this game together often and my daughter LOVES getting the PINK crown playing as Toadette, as she transforms into Princess Peach and hovers through the air ala Super Mario 2. Awesome gameplay, super cool characters, amazing levels – highly recommend!

Mario Kart Deluxe 8

You can’t go wrong with any Mario Kart editions throughout Nintendo’s history, but since we are talking about Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 8 must be on this list. From the moment you pick up your joy-con, to the bananas you throw on the track to that final blue or red shell you toss to nail your opponent just before they cross the finish line, so many memories are made playing this game. My kids and I play all sorts of game modes on this title, from classic racing to battle mode and each time we play, something new happens throughout our races. Check out the expansion tracks, just added this year – so amazing!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Another classic title for the Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is an awesome addition to our family playlist. You start by selecting from a list of classic Nintendo characters to fight with and before you know it, you’re drop-kicking, punching, and summoning special characters to help you battle it out before losing all your stocks. This game is pure excitement and offers an amazing variety of characters that all have unique skill sets. Sometimes I just sit on my chair, relaxing in the living room when suddenly I will hear my daughter “Daddy? You want to play Smash?” How can I say no? Let’s GO!

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

With 51 games to choose from, Nintendo turns your console and living room into your local clubhouse (minus the pool). Choose from a variety of pasty nostalgic games from foosball to ludo to war, there is something for everyone playing Clubhouse 51 Games. My kids and I love the toy baseball game and bowling (which plays like bowling from Wii Sports). Every now and then, I let them win. hahaha. Not really! 😊

There you have it! So, the next time you hear the words “I’m bored” sit your kids down, grab a joy-con and start teaching them a lesson in gaming they will never forget. Or they will teach you. Either way, you all will have a tremendous time, together!

We’ve already covered the top 5 benefits to booking your morning GameTruck Party. If you missed it, check out the article here. There are many benefits to booking an evening GameTruck party. You don’t need to copy other parents and have a party in the mid-afternoon. Why not mix it up, try something new, and throw a party for your kiddo and their friends at night?

We know that when the lights go down, your party will be the talk of your town.

Here are our TOP 5 Benefits to Booking Your Morning GameTruck Party

1. GameTruck AFTER DARK! LaserTag or Video Game GLOW PARTIES!!!! We open the windows and let the truck really shine with music, lights, and TVs on fire with the latest games, your kids laughing, and our GameCoach’s doing what they do best…HOSTING THAT AWESOME PARTY!
2. Throw an adult party while your kids play! We know many of you parents still want to get down and boogie. Well, why not have an adult party while your kid’s party? It’s a match made in heaven! You’ll be drinking your favorite beverages and taking shots of (your favorite liquor… er) your children as they celebrate while you celebrate!
3. Your older kids love staying up later. Although we have never seen a scientific study about older kids wanting to stay up later, many of our past experiences with evening parties indicate this to be a pure fact. Your older kids will think you are mad cool if you throw them a GameTruck party at night! Collect those parental points while you can.
4. Sports are usually over at night. So many sports are played in the early to mid/late afternoons these days. With an evening GameTruck party, you don’t have to worry about guests not making it due to sports games. Avoid clashing with sports schedules with an evening GameTruck party!
5. A solid option for sleepovers. Does your kiddo want to have their friends sleepover? What a cool way to celebrate them when those guests show up and realize they get two hours to play games together in the video game theater. Imagine them getting all their excitement and energy out during a few rounds of Just Dance or 1-2 Switch a couple hours before it’s lights out.

Bonus Benefit:  No work or school. When you throw an evening GameTruck party, you don’t have to worry about work hours or school hours because this party is thrown AFTER hours. No more bosses, no more books, only super happy looks! (Ok. so, I won’t ever be a lyrical poet, I’m sure you got the idea!)

Once again, I think we make a very compelling case for why an evening party with GameTruck rocks. Don’t get us wrong, afternoon parties are legit, but our goal is to make you think twice about throwing your party at the most conventional times. Some of our most skeptical parents, book parties at times they never thought they’d book and afterward were so grateful they did – that’s how much fun their kids and their friends had! Of course, any time of day (or night) is a great time to book GameTruck. Our GameCoaches always show up ready to make memories with your kids that will last a lifetime.

No matter what time of day it is, we look forward to seeing you at your next event!

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There are so many benefits to booking a morning GameTruck party! Although conventional wisdom says you should book your party in the early afternoon, we don’t see the benefits. Nope, when you call us to book, we believe you can have MORE fun and receive several benefits if you don’t book in the traditional early-mid-afternoon birthday party time slot.

Here are our TOP 5 Benefits to Booking a Morning GameTruck Party

1. Donuts, Mimosa’s, and GameTruck! Let’s be honest, there is nothing like waking up, making yourself a tasty drink (your favorite coffee, or morning alcoholic beverage) while your birthday kid and their friends scarf down a few donuts before going out to one of our amazing video game trailers (or engaging in a fun round of laser tag) as you sip in the silence or have some adult conversations over your beverages.
2. Avoid Sport Schedules. No matter what sport your kid plays, on the weekends the games always seem to be in the afternoon. Perfect! Have them put their “video game face” on with a morning party before putting on their preferred sports “game faces”. Celebrate your kiddo’s big day before heading out to the old ball game!
3. Younger Kids Do Better in the Morning. After a solid night’s sleep, gamers aged 8, 9, and 10 seem to always do better and are more energized in the morning. Imagine watching your kids lose their minds as we pull up to your house for that morning party, then imagine them getting out all their energy and excitement in our video game trailers playing games that make them move like the popular 1-2 Switch, or the latest iteration of Just Dance.
4. The Perfect Morning Add-on to Any Sleep Over. Your party is an excellent motivator for those sleepy heads that spent the night before getting up and getting out of the house for a couple of hours (while you drink your coffee.. and Bailey’s? 😊). Real talk. You’ve been dealing with a crew of 8-11 years old’s all night, why not book a morning party and let one of our awesome GameCoaches engage them in some solid video game fun? Best investment, EVER!  
5. Enjoy The Rest of Your Day. The checklist. We all do it. During the weekends, your checklist gets even bigger than during the week. When you have a party in the morning, the benefit here is you get the rest of the day to get everything else done on that checklist. No checklist? Well, even better! You now have the rest of the day to yourself & your family. LET’S GO!!!

BONUS Benefit:

Less Whining, More Playing. Morning GameTruck parties eliminate the full day of “Is it time for my party?” and “Mom, when will my friends get here?” Schedule that morning party and get them playing together before they can even ask what time it is!

Sure, afternoon parties are cool, but we think we have made a very compelling case for booking a morning party for your children. No matter what time of day you have your party, we will continue to provide the most fun and enjoyment for your VIP and their friends as well as some downtime for you. When you book a GameTruck party, you’re booking more than a party, you’re booking memories that will last a lifetime.

We look forward to seeing you at your next event!

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