Top Party Video Games for Holiday Gatherings

SingStar for Playstation

When video games for the home first came out, they weren’t really made for more than one or two people to use at a time. Sure, there were some instances where four could play at the same time, but as video game consoles evolved, a new genre emerged – the party game. Here’s a breakdown of some great multi-player video games that will keep all friends and family having fun over the holidays.

Singing Party Games

A form of home Karaoke game, SingStar (Playstation 3) has personalization, community and, of course, lots of singing along to your favorite songs. The latest generation of the game has the ability to purchase single tracks online, which means you don’t have to buy 30 or more songs to get just the ones you want. That’s pretty nifty.

Dancing Party Games

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 [Bundle] [Xbox 360 Game] is the latest incarnation of the DDR craze that swept the planet. In this version, appearing on the games 10th anniversary, there are more than 70 songs dating back to the Disco 70s.

Multiplayer Party Games

By adding the Wii and Mario, you get little party game gems like Mario Party 8. Several different mini-games are wrapped around a board game theme that has you rolling dice and “moving squares” to get to the mini-games. This multiplayer game has enough of something for everyone that it’s good for large groups of people.

Thinking Party Games

For those older party goers or maybe for after dinner, there are a lot of great trivia and knowledge multiplayer games as well. One that goes all out, inventing a whole game show, including a wacky host, is the Buzz! Quiz TV Bundle.

Your Top Party Video Games for Holiday Gatherings?

Whatever console you have and whatever type of people you have coming over to your holiday gathering, I hope these ideas will work for keeping your guests entertained for a little bit.

What are some of your favorite party games for the holidays?