Game Party 3

As we all know, mini-game collections are abundant on the Wii but amid the myriad of sub-par titles have been a few best-selling gems. One of the first success stories was Midway’s Game Party – and now the series returns to shelves just in time for Christmas.

In the capable hands of Warner Bros, the third instalment in the franchise maintains the accessible, high-energy nature of the mini-games found in its forebears, as well as the social nature of the multiplayer mode.

Game Party 3 features eight brand new mini-games based on activities that have yet to appear in the series. These include Billiards, Bumper Pool, Mini Golf, Smack-a-Troll, Bocce Ball, Racquetball, Croquet and a remake of classic Midway arcade game Root Beer Tapper.

There are also 11 returning activities that have been enhanced and improved since the previous games. Boasting new layouts, levels and a larger database of trivia, these include Darts, Hoop Shoot, Ping Cup, Shuffleboard, Skill Ball, Trivia, Puck Bowling, Horseshoes, Beanbags, QB Challenge and Lawn Darts.

All of these mini-games not only make full use of the Remote’s motion-sensitive capabilities, they also provide the perfect entertainment for multiplayer sessions.

Games can be played with up to four players simultaneously – alternatively, up to 16 players can be organised into groups for larger parties.

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Each players can customise their own character and maintain a player profile, which keeps track of their high scores.

They can also earn game tickets, which can be used to unlock additional in-game equipment and accessories for their avatar.

Mini-game collections always fare well around Christmas as gift buyers seek affordable entertainment for their Wii-owning friends and relatives.

With its low price point and recognisable brand, Game Party 3 has the potential to be a strong seller this holiday.