The Best 2013 New Video Games for Parties

Video games at a party? Why not? Some of the new video games were practically designed to be played by a crowd. So the next time you’re looking for a different kind of party activity, break out the Wii, PS4 or Xbox and pop in one of these great video games for a crowd.
Wii Party U
Platform: Wii U
Simple graphics and simpler game play make the Wii Party U an awesome choice for party playing. Up to five players at a time compete against each other in some of the most creative mini-games we’ve seen. There are 80 mini-games in all, so you’ve got plenty of amusement for party after party all year long.
The Croods: Prehistoric Party
Platform: Wii, Wii U, DS, 3DS
The Croods: Prehistoric Party features 30 mini-games for up to four players at a time. Players play as one of the Croods family members to collect items and boosters throughout the game. Compete or cooperate, it all depends on the games you choose to play.
Mario Party: Island Tour
Platform: 3DS
Mario Party has been jokingly called the most violent of all video games, but Mario Party: Island Tour is just good clean fun for a crowd. Scheduled for a late November 2013 release, the 3DS game features 81 mini-games and seven different game boards.
Kinect Party
Platform: Xbox
Technically a 2012 release, Kinect Party was out just in time for Christmas last year, but it still rates a mention as one of the most fun new video games of the past year. Play with up to six players at once in 36 channels with some of the craziest gameplay ever. It may be one of the most insane motion-controlled video games ever. It really shows off the interactive possibilities of the Kinect.
Funfair Party Games
Platform: 3DS
A motion control game for Nintendo 3DS, Funfair Party Games features 11 attractions for you to play in single player mode, or use your Mii to play live multiplayer games. Throw darts and basketballs, shoot a gun at a target or jump through flaming hoops.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Yep, you can totally pilot Sonic, Tails, Yoshi and Tails down the luge or put Team Mario up against Team Sonic in curling. While the Sochi Games may not be technically speaking a party game, it comes as close as many of the other video games that are actually billed that way.
Go on, break out the game console and one of these new video games for your next party. You’re guaranteed a rollicking good time.