In choosing online games, families basically seek a sense of fun and discovery. Part of the frustration is finding good stuff, games that will hold kids' interest and challenge their abilities.

A great place to go for online games is the Nicklelodeon website. Nick has a knack for creating shows that kids love, and they keep that reputation going with their games.

In the action category there is: Danny Phantom - Action Jack, where kids can help vaporize ghosts. Avatar - The Last Air Bender - Rise Of The Phoenix gives players a chance to battle for bending supremacy.

There are adventure games too. Gamers can get medieval in Timmy The Barbarian. From SpongeBob, there's Gary's Adventure, where kids assist the snail on his trail to glory. Disrespectoid's Crash Course lets players help Bobblehead Fred escape a swarm of angry bees!

Sports games include LeBron James' Big Green Worldwide Bike-a-thon, where players travel with LeBron while he spreads green tips around the world. In WACK Wrestling Challenge, kids can build their own wrestler.

The strategy game list includes Nick Pals - Can I Keep "Em?, where players take care of Nick's most famous pets. In Jimmy Neutron: Flip n' Flop, gamers slow the flow and save precious water.

Puzzle games are available too. In Leaving Loki's Lockup, kids meet Hans Hans the Biking Viking. Nicktoons: Hoverzone gives players the chance to help Nick heroes save the world.

In the racing category, there is a new game - The Penguins of Madagascar - Race For The Zoo Cup. The penguins may not be able to fly, but kids can help them speed their way to victory.

Nicklelodeon offers many other online games, ones that will keep children interested for hours. The only problem for parents will be getting their kids off the computer!