Animal Crossing is more of a single player collect and build game, which has less action and might be less interesting to watch as a back seat gamer. Check out youtube videos of gameplays and reviews of games you and your son are interested in. Like my 5 year old son, your daughter will probably be happy to just watch, because they realize they are not that good at playing yet at this young age. She will start joining you guys probably at 7 or 8.