An Xbox 360 video party game is a great opportunity to get together with friends and family and create lasting memories. Most of these party games feature hilarious plots and minigames that, when played with others, create an unforgettable and exciting experience.
To help you plan your next get-together or live gaming session with friends and gamers from around the world, we’ve compiled this list of the top 10 best Xbox 360 party games of all time.
What Are Party Games?
Party video games are multiplayer games that typically consist of a series of short minigames and are intended to be played with friends or family members at home, in a social setting, or on the internet.
Typically, they are simple but amusing games that encourage friendly rivalry among a large group of participants. These games foster teamwork and collaboration between individuals and groups. Now, let us go over the top ten best Xbox 360 party games of all time.
#10: Wipeout in the Zone
- More than 50 obstacles, including your old friends from the TV show, the Sucker Punch, Big Balls and more
- Local 4-person multiplayer support
- Unlockable characters and brand new episodes that present unique, quality family time
- Play using your favorite Xbox LIVE avatar and let it do the dirty work
- Watch your craziest course moments captured with replays
For those who remember the popular television show Wipeout, here is your chance to participate in all of the show’s entertaining activities from the comfort of your own home. Wipeout in the Zone is a party video game that Behaviour Santiago developed to re-create several of the show’s most memorable challenges. It was published by Activision on December 25, 2010.
This game is like the ABC Wipeout show on steroids, except without the mayhem, injuries, or embarrassment you physically get in the real show. You’ll have to run, leap, dodge, and jump over 30 different obstacles to progress through the game. Some of the best-known obstacles are Smack Wall Sweeper, Big Balls, and Sucker Punch.
Wipeout in the Zone has a replay feature that lets you revisit hilarious in-game moments and make fun of your own mishaps or those of your friends. There are numerous unlockable characters and brand-new episodes that can provide unique high-quality family time. Additionally, the game is compatible with Kinect, which uses innovative full-body tracking to put you at the center of the action.
#9: Viva Piñata Party Animals
- Huge variety of exciting mini-games
- Engaging gameplay for people of every age
- Bright, detailed and inviting graphics
- Great online play - up to four players can play in one room, or join a game on Xbox Live
Ranked at number nine is this party game that is based on the Viva Piñata TV series. Viva Piñata Party Animals is a video game that was developed by Krome Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios on October 30, 2007. Players that enjoy head-to-head racing competitions will enjoy this game the most.
Party Animals is set up like a game show, complete with contestants competing against one another as commentators deliver colorful commentary about the action. The game consists of a number of different race events, and if a player wins a race, they are rewarded with candy.
After the completion of the final task, the player with the most candies, referred to as Candiosity in the game, will be crowned the winner. There are usually four player characters in the game. A total of eight playable characters are available for the players to pick from.
After each race, the players have additional opportunities to collect candies by participating in a series of mini-games. There are usually fixed awards for the first, second, and third positions in these mini-games. These awards plus bonuses earned throughout the course of the game will be vital in choosing the overall victor.
#8: Fuzion Frenzy 2
- 40 different challenges
- New and improved variations of games from the original Fuzion Frenzy
- Compatible with Xbox Live
- Head-to-head multiplayer and customized tournaments
- Easy controls and fun for all levels of gamers
Our number eight spot goes to this Xbox-exclusive sequel to the original Fuzion Frenzy. Fuzion Frenzy 2 is a great multiplayer party game that was developed by Hudson Soft and published by Microsoft Game Studios on January 30, 2007.
To begin, players select their own unique avatars from a wide variety of colorful characters and prepare themselves for the tournament. The competition happens across seven distinct planets. Each planet has a unique set of mini-games tailored to its surroundings.
Once all activities are completed, the planet will be awarded to the player with the highest cumulative score. After that, the score is reset, and the action moves to a new planet. The introduction of playable cards is the most significant development in this release.
Players begin with two of these cards and can hold up to three at once. These cards give you several advantages over your opponents, such as multiplying your score or allowing you to choose the next planet. Additional cards can be obtained by winning mini-games or by grabbing them when they become available during gameplay.
#7: 1 vs. 100
Our seventh pick is the popular party game 1 vs. 100. It was a massive online multiplayer game developed and published by Microsoft Game Studios on November 19, 2009. The inspiration for this game came from the popular NBC trivia show of the same name.
The actual game show rules have been incorporated into the game. First, a player is selected and nicknamed The One, and 100 players are selected and named The Mob. Then a question is given, with The One and The Mob each having a choice between three possible answers.
A cash prize is awarded to the person who correctly guesses the answer. At certain points, The One can cash in their winnings and go home, but they also have the option to keep playing and increase their odds of winning.
The main goal of The One is to be the last player standing after eliminating all 100 members of the Mob by accurately answering a series of general-knowledge questions. Usually, members of The Mob who got the questions wrong are eliminated every time The one gets it right.
A player can only be The One once per season and a member of The Mob only once per Primetime episode. Each season, players have the ability to gain an additional 200 game points.
#6: Hail to the Chimp
- Party game that delivers exciting gameplay, lush interactive environments, and a comic look at politics
- Players use the game's unique team-up mechanic, mixing cooperation with competition, to claw their way to victory
- Played by four friends on one TV, online against distant challengers or single-player against advanced AI
- Offers endlessly replayable party fun for gamers of all stripes
Our sixth spot goes to this legendary game, which is also known as the Presidential Party Game. Hail to the Chimp is a party game that was developed by Wideload Games and published by Gamecock Media Group on July 2, 2008. It is the ideal game for anyone with aspirations of running for an elective seat in the near future.
The game supports up to four players, all of whom take on the role of different animals in a bid to become the next President of the Animal Kingdom. The players’ contests in mini-games are known as Primaries.
Every aspirant will get to compete for votes (called clams in-game) in these Primaries and get the chance to make their characters stronger while also completing different objectives of the game. The candidate with the most clams will be declared the elected President.
Hail to the Chimp employs campaign-style advertising that resembles those used in real-life political campaigns for the U.S. presidency. As contestants compete for votes in the Animal Kingdom, they frequently comment on the political climate in a sarcastic and humorous manner.
There are ten playable characters in the game, and they come from all corners of the animal kingdom. Each character has its own set of strengths, weaknesses, political platforms, and goals. Thus, the player must choose wisely which character they want to play as.
#5: The Jackbox Party Pack 2
The Jackbox Party Pack 2 comes in at number five on our list. The game was developed by Jackbox Games and released on October 13, 2015. It’s the sequel to the original Jackbox Party, and, as the name implies, it’s best enjoyed when played with a large number of people.
This game is almost similar to Apples to Apples because one player has to assume the role of a judge. Every round, one player is chosen randomly to be the judge and given a selection of five prompts. The prompt is then provided to the remaining players, who each receive six random sound effects and will have to choose the two best effects from these.
- The comedy trivia sensation YOU DON'T KNOW JACK 2015 (1-4 players) with hundreds of all-new questions
- The hilarious bluffing game Fibbage XL (2-8 players), with 50% more questions added to the original hit game Fibbage
- The bizarre drawing game Drawful (3-8 players), where you draw right there on your phone or tablet
- The racy-as-you-want-to-be fill-in-the-blank word game Word Spud (2-8 players)
- The wacky-fact-filled Lie Swatter (1-100 players)
The judging player chooses the sound combination they deem the most amusing, and the selected player receives a point. The first player to accumulate three points wins the game.
This game version can have anywhere from four to eight players actively participating. Any other players connecting to the room become audience members with the ability to affect scoring and the winner.
In addition, the game now allows users to build customized games to suit their preferences. The game also boasts of being a social game. That’s because it allows users to retain social relationships despite living in different locations.
#4: Rabbids: Alive & Kicking
This clone-filled party game, also known as Rabbids, comes in at number four on our list. Rabbids: Alive & Kicking was developed and published by Ubisoft Milan on November 4, 2011. It is the sixth installment in the Rabbids Series.
At the beginning of the game, the player learns that Professor Barranco 3 is brewing up a technique that would allow a single Rabbid to spawn thousands of identical clones. The player’s mission is to stop the horde of clones from taking over the city.
Using the Kinect sensor, the player must use all sorts of techniques, such as kicking, slapping, and even talking to the clones in order to defeat them. There’s room for up to four players in this game. Although the majority of the minigames may be played alone, there are a few that require two or more players. That’s what makes this a true party game.
Some of these popular minigames include Rabbids in the Hole, Whack a Rabbid, Rabbid skin, and Run Rabbid Run. Additionally, players can take and share photographs of themselves with Rabbids. The Rabbids costume can also be customized to your liking.
#3: Apples to Apples
Apples to Apples comes in at number three on our list. This great party game was developed by ImaginEngine and published by THQ Inc. on December 7, 2011. It’s essentially a card game, and it’s ideal for those who enjoy the thrill of making educated guesses.
In the game, one player takes on the role of the judge. Typically, the judge will be given a green card. The other players have to choose red cards that they think are most comparable to the judge’s green card.
To win the round, the judge must choose your card. Everyone who plays the game will get a chance to be the judge at some point. Apples to Apples support three to six players simultaneously in online multiplayer, and between one to four players offline.
You can check your standing in the overall leaderboard and compare your performance to that of other players online. Furthermore, you will get access to two variant modes, Baked Apples, and Crab Apples, giving you endless hours of unpredictable gameplay.
#2: Age of Booty
This pirate game story takes the second spot on our list. Age of Booty is a video game that was developed by Certain Affinity and published by Capcom on October 15, 2008. Those who enjoy the adventure of playing pirates and venturing to distant places in search of plunder will enjoy this game.
The majority of the gameplay involves steering a boat through the sea. Every mission briefing specifies the goal, which is to take over a certain number of towns in a specific area. A player must be close to a town in order to conquer it.
They must then bombard the target until it is completely destroyed. In order to succeed, the player must also outwit and outrun other pirates who are competing to seize the towns first.
In the game, players improve their cities and vessels by using a variety of resources. The players have to frequently update their speed, armor, and cannons. Increasing speed will make the player’s ship sail faster while upgrading armor will increase the ship’s ability to withstand bombardment from enemies.
On the other hand, more cannon power will result in higher damage that the ship can inflict, making it easier to conquer towns and enemies faster. Players can obtain resources by defeating enemy ships, plundering villages, and collecting floating boxes that contain rare items.
#1: Kinect Party
This fantastic sequel to Double Fine Happy Action Theatre has earned the top slot on our list. Kinect Party is a party-based, motion-sensing video game created by Double Fine Productions. Microsoft Studios published the game on December 17, 2012. The game is aimed at anyone over the age of seven who enjoys social games and would like to take part in creative experimentation.
The gameplay involves players engaging in physical actions, such as flying around a garden like a fairy. The game will automatically transition to a new task every few minutes, and there are over 30 different activities to choose from.
Most of the activities can be completed in about an hour. Some of the popular activities in the game include creating fireworks displays, popping popcorn in a giant popper, and showcasing one’s own digitally improved dance abilities.
Kinect Party has about 36 unique game modes, all of which make use of the Kinect’s motion-sensing and camera capabilities. These game modes let players dress up in virtual costumes, put on virtual performances, and upload in-game images to their social network profiles. The game’s ability to keep tabs for up to six players makes it ideal for multiplayer sessions at social events and parties.
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