I'm telling you Sheriff, if your wife is anything like my girlfriend this game might help turn things around. I haven't quite cracked the "girl to gamer conversion code" yet, however I have learned that controls need to be simple, but not overly easy, racing games are always a plus and only play in moderation as long sessions can become frustrating. Don't try to over teach ether, if she doesn't get something right away, let her try to figure it out for herself. Hope some of these tips help, it could substantially increase your play time later on if she's playing too