What are some good games for a 7-year-old girl?

[Arcadio]

This couple keeps asking me to bring some PC games for their daugther. I don't know any good games, and every time I search on google, I get game demos/trials or very crude free games. Anyone know some good games I could download for free? Maybe even pay around $20 for each game.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Zargon]

just the tip?

kidding......

my little sister of sorts loves club penguin

 

[F1N3ST]

Peggle? Idk, lol.

 

[Arcadio]

The only one I got so far is this game called Diner Dash. It looks ok, but I need some more...

 

[Arcadio]

Peggle? Idk, lol.

I just checked that out. There are many games on that website, but they require some weird plugin. Is it safe? I don't want to inadvertently install spyware on their computer.

 

[Modelworks]

Popcap site would be my pick. Plenty of family oriented games and no spyware/malware. Most have demo versions that allow you to play several levels. Careful they have some really addictive ones.
http://www.popcap.com/

 

[rudder]

Popcap site would be my pick. Plenty of family oriented games and no spyware/malware. Most have demo versions that allow you to play several levels. Careful they have some really addictive ones.
http://www.popcap.com/

OP, these guys make peggle. My 6 year old loves peggle... although it can get tricky.

 

[TecHNooB]

Sonic the Hedgehog. Watching kids run to the left side of the screen immediately when level starts is priceless.

 

[Manticorps]

Look under the family gaming section on Steam. They have several titles listed there, many with free demos. They have the Complete Popcap Collection, which I have been tempted to buy on a few occasions. I imagine most of the Popcap games would be great for a 7 year old.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Pajama Sam, one of the original 4, not one of the "cash-in" sequels.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pajama_Sam

 

[AdamK47]

Spore

 

[AndroidVageta]

To the OP...have you thought of emulation? I mean, there are plently of games out that a 7 year old girl would like if exposed to them. Try getting her a SNES or N64 emulator and a few ROMS...Sonic, Mario, Zelda...all excellent games for the younger crowd.

These games are sneaky...most girls think "no" then end up loving them.

Perfect example is my girlfriend...she really liked all those "mystery" and "puzzle" games but soon ran out of games to play...my remedy? I said, "Here, try this Zelda game on the old n64 using the computer"...she said, "that sounds gay...I dont want to play Zelda"...now one week later shes almost beat Ocarina of Time and is excited to start playing Majoras Mask.

I really recommend emulation and ROM's...may seem kind of whack and cheap (considering it free, if not you are looking in the wrong place) but a lot of games are still pure gold and offer a lot more polish and overall better gameplay/experience compared to PopCap games and the like. I mean, take Zelda on n64..sure its free now and may make it seem cheap...but back in the day it was a $60 game on a $200 console that had 99% positive reviews...NOTHING wrong with that lol.

Let me know if you want some info on obtaining the emulators and ROMs...its so easy! Plus a 7 year old can figure it out...its not technical at all...you open emulator software...go to file open ROM...select game...hit start...bam game starts playing...simple as that.

 

[Maximilian]

Dead Space

 

[akugami]

If they have internet connection, perhaps an online game like Free Realms? While there are pay areas in Free Realms there are enough things one can do that are "free" that she can enjoy it for months before she gets bored.

 

[AdamK47]

Dead Space

Spore.... or this.

 

[Sahakiel]

Dead Space

Funnily enough, that was the first game I thought when I saw the thread title.

Also try Gyromancer.

 

[spacelord]

My 7 years old likes Plants Vs Zombies. as does my 5 year old. go figure...

 

[Kromis]

The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3

 

[Zenoth]

Peggle Deluxe, Braid, World of Goo, Plants Vs. Zombies and maybe Audiosurf?

 

[RocksteadyDotNet]

F.e.a.r

 

[Born2bwire]

 

[JoshGuru7]

Spore Creature Creator is a great choice. It's very cheap and will provide lots of entertainment.

I'd also recommend one of the Lego games - Star Wars Trilogy or Indiana Jones 2. They're supposed to be for 8-9+ and are pricier than you'd like new, but you should be able to get them used eventually and I know that the Star Wars Trilogy has a demo which should be entertaining in the meantime.

 

[you2]

A book. To be honest I wouldn't try to get a 7 year old girl hooked on pc games; I'd encourage her to play with other children and read.

This couple keeps asking me to bring some PC games for their daugther. I don't know any good games, and every time I search on google, I get game demos/trials or very crude free games. Anyone know some good games I could download for free? Maybe even pay around $20 for each game.

Thanks in advance.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

A book. To be honest I wouldn't try to get a 7 year old girl hooked on pc games; I'd encourage her to play with other children and read.

So you're suggesting Planescape: Torment?

 

[Jeffg010]

www.Candystand.com does require flash plug in.