Party Games Gift Guide

We love to play games and we love to party while playing them! Hence why I made this gift guide of party games. It includes Mario, Sonic, Smurfs, Shawn the Sheep and more. Plus some yummy snacks!

Mario Party games

We love the Mario Party game series and they have 3 of them for the switch.

• Mario Party Superstars is a collection of past Mario parties games.
• Super Mario Party has different modes like River Survival, Partner Party and other classic modes like just a plain mario party.
• Super Mario Party Jamboree is the sequel to Super Mario Party so the gameplay has some similarities but adding new modes, boards and other twists to Super Mario Party.

Super Mario Party

Released for the Nintendo Switch in 2018, Super Mario Party marked a return to the series’ core board-game format while introducing new twists. Players pick favorite Mario characters, roll dice, move around themed boards, collect stars, and compete in mini-games after each round. The game features four main boards and around 80 mini-games, offering both local multiplayer fun and some solo modes. Unique features such as character-specific dice blocks added strategic variety: each character had a different set of dice icons, making player choice matter more than before. It also introduced new board-game modes like Partner Party, where teams of two play together, and River Survival, a cooperative mode where players work together down a flowing river of mini-games. The visual style is bright and cheerful, with a strong emphasis on family-friendly fun. While the luck factor remains high (as is tradition in Mario Party games), the experience is light, energetic and geared toward multiplayer gatherings.

Mario Party Superstars

Released in 2021 for the Switch, Mario Party Superstars takes a nostalgic turn by celebrating the history of the series. It collects five classic boards from the Nintendo 64 era and remasters them for modern play, along with 100 mini-games drawn from across many past Mario Party titles. The mechanics revisit the classic formula: roll a die, move across the board, collect coins and stars, play a mini-game, and repeat. Notably, unlike its predecessor Super Mario Party, Superstars supports both motion-based and button controls, making it more accessible to a variety of players. Online multiplayer is supported, which boosts its appeal for remote game nights. Essentially, the game is a buffet of Mario Party nostalgia, offering familiar boards with updated visuals and an extensive mini-game library. It’s less about reinventing the wheel and more about refining the classic party experience for modern hardware and players.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Released in 2024 on the Switch, Super Mario Party Jamboree aims to be the largest entry in the series yet. It features seven game boards (five new boards plus two returning classics) and over 110 mini-games—giving players a vast amount of content. The game expands both its scale and modes: beyond standard board gameplay, it introduces new modes such as Koopathlon (an online mode supporting up to 20 players) and cooperative or competitive side-modes that vary the experience. The roster of playable characters is also larger than previous games, and boards include dynamic features and mechanics that change the way players move and compete. Its ambition is clear: gather a massive party of friends, explore a wide variety of boards and mini-games, and enjoy both local and online multiplayer at large scale. While still rooted in the familiar roll-and-play board game formula of Mario Party, Jamboree adds fresh modes, more character variety, and expanded online capabilities, making it a strong pick for fans who want both quantity and variety in their party game.

Fun Party Decorations

Here are some party decorations to add some extra fun to your party!

• Sonic The Hedgehog Party Decorations
• Super Mario Party Decorations
• Princess Peach Party Decorations
• Princess Daisy Party Decorations
• Gaming Party Decorations
• Fun Party Decorations

Party Party Time games

The Party Party Time game series is cute and a lot of fun to play. We’ve played 1, 2, 3 and the Summer party party time games and enjoyed them a lot.

Party Party Time 1

Released in 2023, Party Party Time is a lighthearted multiplayer party game designed to get groups laughing and competing across dozens of mini-games with ease. Up to six players can join on one console, making it ideal for casual gatherings, game nights, or families. The game features a Free Mode where you pick any mini-game to dive in, and a Party Mode where you string mini-games together in succession to earn points and declare a winner at the end. The mini-games themselves are simple and intuitive—things like shooting water guns, passing bombs, clearing blocks, or aiming cannons—so new players are never overwhelmed. The focus is purely on fun and spontaneity, and the low-barrier controls make it accessible even for non-gamers.

Party Party Time 2

The sequel, released in 2024, builds on the foundation of the first game by adding new modes, character customization, and online play in addition to local multiplayer. You still have the Free Mode and Party Mode, but now there’s also an online mode to play with distant friends, and many of the mini-games incorporate co-operative objectives (not just competitive ones). The trend here is toward more flexibility: you can design your own character avatar, tweak how you play (controllers, motion controls), and invite more players to join via online or local setups. The tone remains casual and party-focused, but there’s a slight push toward longer play sessions, connected play, and bigger parties.

Party Party Time 3

Released in late 2024, Party Party Time 3 further enhances the party game formula by bringing not only a greater number of mini-games (over 30 reported in the core package) but also more co-op-friendly mechanics, an enhanced character-editor, and the option for online matchmaking and leaderboards. The game again supports up to six players locally and improves user experience with better menus, smoother transitions, and more polished visuals. One highlighted feature is the ability to double points in the last game of a session—adding a bit of dramatic finish to an otherwise laid-back experience. It’s clear from the branding that the developers aim for a broader reach: families, friend groups, streaming parties, and casual players who want quick access to fun.

Summer Party Time

Summer Party Time purportedly focuses on outdoor-themed mini-games, beach and poolside settings, and perhaps a more “holiday party” vibe. The idea is similar: a collection of accessible mini-games for multiple players, but with a focus on summer fun—think water balloon tosses, surfboard races, sandcastle builds, and friendly competitions under the sun. Though less documented than the numbered entries, players who pick this up expect more relaxed pacing, bright summer visuals, and a fun backdrop perfect for casual play in warm seasons.

Chip Snacks

Here’s some of our favorite Chip snacks:

• Ruffles Potato Chips
• Tostitos Bites
• Tostitos Tortilla Chips

Smurfs Village Party

Smurfs Village Party is a cheerful party adventure, Papa Smurf is organizing a huge celebration in the Smurf Village and enlists everyone’s help. You can play in two major modes: Adventure Mode, where you explore 10 different environments (from the Enchanted Forest to Gargamel’s territory), meet over 100 familiar Smurfs and complete quests to ready the party, and Party Game Mode, where you jump into a collection of 50 mini-games across six categories (sport, quickness, luck, memory, battle, accuracy) with up to four local players. This game is all about fun, family-friendly multiplayer and exploring the Smurfs’ world with a big party feel.

Sonic Rumble

Sonic Rumble is a fast, arena-style multiplayer party game that drops classic Sonic characters into colorful, toy-like battle zones where dozens of players compete in short, chaotic rounds. Matches focus on objectives like collecting rings, surviving eliminations, or scoring the most points in objective-based modes. The controls are simple and accessibility-focused so new players can jump in quickly, while higher-level play rewards map awareness, dash timing, and smart use of stage hazards.

What gives Sonic Rumble its identity is the blend of Sonic speed with large-scale multiplayer mayhem: stages are packed with boost pads, portals, traps, and vertical elements that encourage high-energy movement. Cosmetic customization and emotes let players personalize their characters, and rotating game modes keep the core loop fresh. The game leans heavily on social, match-based fun rather than a deep single-player campaign, so it’s best enjoyed with friends or quick online sessions where the goal is frantic, arcade-style competition.

Disney Tsum Tsum festival

Disney Tsum Tsum Festival brings together Disney and Pixar characters in the cute “Tsum Tsum” style and wraps them up in a party puzzle format. Up to four players can race through minigames in both solo and cooperative settings, using the Switch’s versatility to enjoy playful competition or relaxed puzzle sessions. The characters are all rendered as stackable plush-style tsum tsums, and the minigames vary from puzzle challenges to fast-paced multiplayer fun, making it ideal for casual play with friends or family.

Shawn the Sheep

Based on the beloved stop-motion animated series, Shaun The Sheep Home Farmageddon Party Edition puts you in the woolly hooves of Shaun (and friends) as you help rescue the flock and navigate quirky environments like junk piles, circus tents and more. While its core is a single-player adventure with problem-solving and exploration, it also includes mini-games and puzzle elements that reflect the show’s mischievous and playful tone. The controls use the DS’s touchscreen (in its original release) to solve tasks, unlock areas and guide the sheep back to safety.

Carnival Games

Carnival Games recreates the feel of a lively fairground, packed with a variety of mini-games and attractions that mimic ring tosses, cake stacking, horse racing and more. It’s built for local multiplayer fun, letting players hop from one carnival game to the next in a casual, accessible setting. The visuals are bright and the tone is festive — the idea is less about deep mechanics and more about having laughs and trying different quick-play challenges.

Popcorn Snacks

Here are some Popcorn snacks I recommend:

• Wise Butter Popcorn (Fox Gamer’s favorite!)
• Blast O Butter Microwave Popcorn
• Jiffy Butter Popcorn

Party Friends

Party Friends is a lightweight multiplayer game designed for laughs with friends. It features over 20 mini-games across themed environments like a sun-drenched beach, a cozy forest, a farm and a winter resort. It supports up to 4 local players (and Remote Play Together for PC) and emphasizes fun, easy-to-learn challenges that are perfect for casual gatherings. With vivid visuals and a focus on multiplayer silliness, it’s ideal for quick sessions and friendly competition.

Muddledash

Muddle Dash is a lighthearted party racer built around chaotic short-course sprints, environmental hazards, and playful multiplayer interactions. Players take control of colorful characters (often with quirky movement quirks) and race through whimsical tracks filled with obstacles, jump pads, and stage-specific gimmicks. Races prioritize momentum and improvisation over strict technical skill, so unexpected events and recoveries are common — which makes the game both unpredictable and comical.

The strength of Muddle Dash is its accessibility: rounds are brief, controls are forgiving, and physics-based collisions create hilarious moments where leads evaporate in seconds. Many matches include power-ups or stage items that amplify the chaos, and party-focused modes (free-for-all, teams, and objective variants) let groups tailor the fun. It’s a great pick for casual gatherings, streamers looking for goofy content, or anyone who enjoys slapstick, pick-up-and-play racers that reward laughter more than precision.

I hope you like the games, snacks and decorations I’ve include, have fun!