Like its predecessors, Just Dance Kids 2014 is a dance-based music game with an emphasis on songs that are popular with children.

As the players dance, animated score icons appear on screen to evaluate each movement based on accuracy.

The on-screen actors seen in Just Dance Kids 2014 are real dancers wearing more conservative clothing or costumes compared to the original series.

[8] Nintendo Life rates Just Dance Kids 2014 “Good,” with a 7 out of 10 stars, scoring it above average among other games of the same genre.

Future Just Dance games featured a separate gameplay option called Kids Mode.

[14] As opposed to the games’ primary scoring system, which uses words like "PERFECT" or "SUPER" when evaluating dance moves, Kids Mode opts for words such as "HAHA", "YAY" and "WOW.” In Kids Mode, players cannot earn rewards, mojos, XP, or compete in challenges.