ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS™: CHIPWRECKED VIDEO GAME for Nintendo Wii #GamersGiftGuide2011

Dance Along with Your Favorite Chipmunks and Chipettes in this Exciting Musical Adventure

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a full-body motion-based dance experience on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii™ that is fun for all ages. Players can choose to dance to multiple routines as their favorite ‘Munk or Chipette, while earning more points if they can dance on the beat.  In addition, players who fill their “Munk Power” meter are then able to perform ultra-cool dance moves that electrify the crowd.  

“A terrific soundtrack and dynamic play mechanic puts players right on stage with The Chipmunks and The Chipettes in an experience that continues the storyline of the upcoming blockbuster movie,” said Jesse Sutton, CEO, Majesco Entertainment. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked delivers a fun and engaging full-featured experience that is perfect for the entire family to enjoy.”  
The game is based on the forthcoming Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked movie in theaters December 16th, which finds the trio vacationing aboard a luxury cruise liner until they become ‘chipwrecked’ on a remote island. The Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked video game continues the story with an around-the-world journey that has the ‘Munks visiting six tropical locations inspired by the movie. While dancing as the playable Chipmunks or The Chipettes, players perform more than 50 different dance moves to excite the crowd while rocking out to 30 of the greatest Chipmunk tunes that all generations can enjoy together.
“The music of Alvin and the Chipmunks has always been a great way for families to come together, and a huge high note for the blockbuster film franchise,” said Jeffrey Godsick, President of Fox Consumer Products. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is the perfect vehicle for fans to become immersed in the energetic, musical world of The Chipmunks leading up to the film’s release next month.”
Full Music Track List Includes:

1. All Day and All of the Night
2. All Star
3. Beat It
4. Bring It On
5. California Dreamin’
6. Crocodile Rock
7. Hit Me With Your Best Shot
8. I Fought The Law
9. It’s Tricky
10. Just Like Heaven
11. Karma Chameleon
12. Kids In America
13. La Bamba
14. Life Is A Highway
15. Love Shack (w/ The Chipettes)
16. Oh Pretty Woman
17. Only Want to Be With You
18. Play That Funky Music Chipmunk
19. Shake Your Groove Thing
20. Stayin’ Alive
21. Surfin’ Safari
22. The Chipmunk Song
23. Turn the Beat Around (w/ The Chipettes)
24. Video Killed the Radio Star
25. Walkin’ On The Sun
26. We’re the Chipmunks (Deetown Remix)
27. Whip It
28. Witch Doctor
29. You Really Got Me
30. You Spin Me ‘Round

My Thoughts:
I have been enjoying dance games for awhile now but I have had a hard time getting the boys to play with me.  When ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS™: CHIPWRECKED VIDEO GAME arrived though, they were all more then ready to check it out.  We had a blast playing!  I probably shouldn't admit this but Bryan (3) did just as well as I did and Johnny (7) actually did the best out of all of us.  I have been a Chipmunk fan since I was the boys age so this game brings me back to being little, but just with WAY better video game graphics.  One thing I liked was how quickly, and realatively easily, we were able to unlock additional songs.  It starts with only about 5 songs available to you but before we had even played all of those we'd unlocked at least 10 more.  And the first 5 had some fun options.  This game will be great for helping keep all of us moving while having fun this winter while we are stuck inside!!  And my boys loved that you can chose which 'munk' you are.  Bryan especially would NOT play if a Chipette is selected.

Disclosure: I was given a complimentary copy of this game for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own honest personal feedback.