We already published the list of best DS games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best DS party/minigame games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the DS definitely has a great library of party/minigame games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the DS and party/minigame games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. WarioWare: Snapped!
- Release Data: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo, 2009
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
You can play through all of the game’s content in about ten minutes, and the only joy in going back is if you want to show it off to a friend or see what goofy pictures the game takes of you while you play it.
If any of that sounds appealing to you, then go ahead and get it.
#9. Carnival Games
- Release Data: Cat Daddy Games/2K Play, 2008
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
Carnival Games does an okay job of trying to replicate an amusement park-like experience on the DS.
If the gameplay was more balanced across all of the games this could be a worthy title for your collection.
But if you’re a carnival games enthusiast, then you will probably have to pick this one up anyway.
#8. 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix
- Release Data: Nordcurrent, 2009
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
The games are commendably varied, including retro shooters, simple racing games, logic puzzles, jigsaws, sudoku, plus some odd little timing games.
And as the title suggests, there are 101 in total.
The quality of the games does vary, and quite a few of them will frustrate you, but the overall standard is fine.
#7. Rayman Raving Rabbids
- Release Data: Ubisoft Bulgaria/Ubisoft, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
What saves this product is the gameplay.
Sure, there are some silly touch screen intermissions, but there’s a solid game hidden amongst the ugliness, from the fun traditional platforming elements to the original Yoshi’s Touch ‘n Go inspired touch-screen challenges.
And despite the overall short playing time, effort has clearly been invested to try deliver variety and fun.
#6. Super Monkey Ball: Touch & Roll
- Release Data: Sega, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll for the DS is basically everything you’d expect from a portable version of Monkey Ball.
You’ve got dozens of stages to roll through and a handful of minigames that you can challenge your friends with.
As it is, the game is just another merely decent Monkey Ball game, shrunken down into a smaller format.
#5. Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck
- Release Data: WayForward/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
Overall, Duck Amuck is a surprise that continues to be surprising as you play it.
Though the game feels the need to fulfill certain gameplay obligations with multiple and unnecessary mini-games, it goes so much further than other licensed products by focusing on what exactly makes a cartoon good, and asking whether that can make a game good too.
#4. The Rub Rabbits!
- Release Data: Sonic Team/Sega, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
While there will be those who will dismiss The Rub Rabbits! as nothing more than a glorified minigame collection, those who do will be missing out on one of the most unique and addictive DS titles ever.
You’ll certainly never look at a minigame collection the same way again after experiencing one as incredibly rewarding as this one.
#3. Mario Party DS
- Release Data: Hudson Soft/Nintendo, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
Mario Party DS is a blast when played with other people, and since you need only one cartridge to enjoy everything, the odds are good that you’ll be able to entice your DS-owning friends to play with you.
However, between all of the different minigames and puzzle games, it’ll be a while before you stop playing this game.
#2. WarioWare: Touched!
- Release Data: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
WarioWare Touched demonstrates to full effect how simplicity can still lead to stunning gameplay.
Whether its a few hours or just a few minutes, you will find that this game will provide countless fun.
All in all, this is one of the best titles for the DS and most gamers of all ages will be satisfied playing it.
#1. Clubhouse Games
- Release Data: Agenda/Nintendo, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
Some of the games included in the collection aren’t the best renditions, but there are plenty of them, especially when you consider how many games you get on a single title.
On top of that, you can play against your friends, whether they’re in the same room or across town.
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See also: Best GameCube Games & Best Wii Games
Are your favorite games on the list?
Deciding which DS party/minigame game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!