Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

[Flinnster]

I'm obviously going to say Wonderboy
But like others above have recommended.. Pang, Bubble Bobble, Puzzle Bobble, Snow Bros series (and Joe & Mac Returns), Rainbow Islands are good ones for simple platforming fun.
Beware of New Zealand Story - it's harder than electrified acid coated nails!
Spinmaster / Top Hunter on MVS are also good colourful fun. Don't forget Bomberman too
PacMan or PacMania are great on vertical, as is Bomb Jack.

[emphatic]

Ketsui.

[crunchywasp]

Fantasia 2

[dj_johnnyg]

My kids (6 & 4) enjoy Ikaruga (they can just hold fire then move the stick around) Virtua Tennis 2 and Cosmic Smash.
Super Mario Brother on the NES is also a favourite.

SFII is quite good if they are playing each other, as they basically just mash buttons (a bit like my technique ) and the game generally times out (so I don't end up with the live version when one of them looses)

[badwhite40]

Tumble pop FTW!

[TheRedKnight]

Anyone tried locking their kid inside a Star Wars Battle Pod with a drink and some crisps? Maybe a bucket too. I'd try that.

[Rocco]

Splash by Gaelco

[Hasuki]

PAC-Man and Bubble Bobble. Joust is also nice.

[eturismo]

Puzzle Bobble!

[zak]

Puzzle Bobble!

[emphatic]

Ketsui.

[rodwod]

Aliens By Konami (My Nieces like it) & Puyo Puyo 2

[Svovl]

Nice to see this thread alive !

My oldest kid (4) is actually pretty fond of Deathsmiles, but my Bubble Memories and Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder are the biggest hits with he kids visiting our house.

[Chris]

Pocket fighter & virtua fighter KIDS. Just sayin.

[zak]

Mr Driller is pretty accessible

My little cousins (girls) seem to love Power Stone too.

[idc]

My eldest (soon to be four) likes SSFIVAE and USFIV. He favours the player 2 side here, as he likes the purple buttons.