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Mini Games GenreHere are the genres we use. And below is a list of all out Mini Games coverage:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z top
1
1 vs 100 360 XBLA
1 vs 100 Season 2 XBLA
101 in 1 Sports Megamix DS
101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii
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A
Advanced Circuits DSi-Ware
Andoku Android
Animal Kororo DS
Aqua Panic PSN
Around the World in 80 Days DS
Augmented Reality (AR) Games 3DS
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B
Babysitting Mania DS
Babysitting Party Wii
Back at the Barnyard Games DS
Bakushow DS
Barbie Fashion Show DS
Bejeweled PC
Bejeweled 2 PC
Bejeweled Twist PC
Bejewled PC
Big Beach Sports Wii
Big Family Games Wii
Block Party Wii
Blue Toad Murder Files PSN
Bonsai Barber Wii-Ware
Bookworm PC
Build A Bear Workshop: A Friend Fur All Seasons Wii
Bumps PC
Buzz PS3
Buzz Junior Dino Den PS3
Buzz Quiz World PS3
Buzz! Junior Monster Rumble PS3 PSN
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C
Carnival Games Wii
Carnival Games: Mini Golf Wii
Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do 360 Kinect
Cate West: The Vanishing Files DS
Catherine 360
Chuzzle PC
Cookie Shop DS
Cooking Mama DS
Cooking Mama 2 Wii
Cooking Mama 3 DS
Cooking Mama 4 3DS
Cooking Mama World: Outdoor Adventures DS
Cosmic Family Wii
Crazy Machines PC
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D
DJ Hero PS3
Dead Space Ignition 360
Disney All Star Party Wii
Disney: Think Fast Wii
Doodlehex DS
Dora Puppy DS
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess DS
Dream Bingo Web
Driver San Francisco 360
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E
EA's Playground Wii
EyePet PS3
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F
Family Fortunes DS
Family Games Night Wii
Family Party Wii
Family Party Winter Fun Wii
Family Trainer Wii
Feeding Frenzy 2 PC
Fenimore Filmore's Revenge PC
Fifi and the Flowertops DS
Food Frenzy DS
Fossil Fighters DS
Fruit Ninja 360 Kinect
Fun Fair Party Wii
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G
Game Party in Motion 360 Kinect
Girls Life Sleepover Party Wii
Girls Life: Makeover DS
Globulos DSi-Ware
Guinness Game of World Records Wii
Guinness World Records DS
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H
Hair Salon DS
Half-minute Hero PSP
Hell's Kitchen DS
Hello Pocoyo DS
Hidden Expedition Amazon PC
House M.D. DS
Hysteria Hospital Emergency Ward Wii
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I
I Spy Treasure Hunt LeapFrog
Imagine: Baby Club DS
Imagine: Champion Rider DS
Imagine: Dream Wedding DS
Imagine: Fashion Model DS
Imagine: Happy Cooking DS
Imagine: Interior Designer DS
Imagine: Makeup Artist DS
It's My Birthday Wii
It's My Circus Wii
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J
Jewel Master Cradle of Egypt DS
Jewel Quest Mysteries Curse of the Emerald DS
Jewel Quest Solitaire DS
Jewel Quest: Expeditions DS
Jonas DS
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K
Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure Kinect
Kinectimals 360
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L
Let's Catch Wii-Ware
Let's Play Pet Hospital DS
Little Deviants PS Vita
Lock'n'Roll iPhone
Lumines PSP
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M
Maboshi Arcade Wii-Ware
Magic Encyclopedia 2: Moonlight DS
Mah Jong Quest DS
Manic Monkey Mayhem PSP
Medieval Games Wii
Mii Maker 3DS
Minis: Blast Off PSP
Minis: Coconut Dodge PSP
Minis: Echoes PSP
Monkey Mischief Wii
Monopoly Wii
Monopoly Streets Wii
More Game Party Wii
Movie Studios Party Wii
My Baby Boy/Girl DS
My Dress Up DS
My Make Up DS
My Pet Shop DS
MyMeeba Toy
MySims Party Wii
Mystery Case Files: Millionheir DS
Mystery Stories DS
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N
Nancy Drew The Curse of Blackmoor Manor PC
Nancy Drew the Mystery of the Clue Bender Society DS
Nancy Drew: The Model Mysteries DS
New Carnival Funfair Games Wii MotionPlus
Ninja Captains Wii
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O
Order Up Wii
Outwit LeapFrog
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P
Pacman Party Wii
Pang Magical Michael DS
Pass the Pigs DS
Peggle XBLA
Penguin Club Game Day Wii
Penguin Club Herbert's Revenge DS
Peppa Pig: The Game DS
Peppa Pig: Theme Park Fun DS
Pet Zombies 3DS
Pictionary DS
Pictoimage DS
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection 3DS
Pirates Hunt Wii
Pizza Frenzy PC
Planet Rescue: Endangered Island DS
Planet Rescue: Wildlife Vet Wii
Plants vs Zombies iPhone
Playmobil Circus Wii
PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond Wii
Pony Friends 2 Wii
Pony Luv DS
Primary Attack 360
Professor Layton DS
Professor Layton Spectre's Call DS
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box DS
Professor Layton and the Curious Village DS
Professor Layton and the Curious Villiage DS
Professor Layton and the Lost Future DS
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle 3DS
Puzzle Quest DS
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Q
Quickspot DS
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R
Rabbids Go Home Wii
Raving Rabbids Travel in Time Wii MotionPlus
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Wii
Ready Steady Cook Wii
Real Deal Games PC
Rooms The Main Building DS
Rubik's Puzzle World DS
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S
SafarWii Wii
Sam Power DS
Scene It? Box Office Smash 360
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! 360
Scruzzleword iPhone
Shaun the Sheep: Off His Head DS
Shrek's Carnival Craze Wii
Sims 2: Apartment Pets DS
Smarty Pants Wii
Sonic Colours Wii
Space Camp Wii
Spongebob Squigglepants Wii
Sports Party Wii
Squeeballs Party Wii
Style Boutique DS
Super Fruit Fall Wii
Super Scribblenauts DS
Supermodel Makeover DS
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T
TV Show King Party Wii
Tetris 3DS
Tetris DS DS
Tetris Party Wii-Ware
Tetris: Axis 3DS
The Gun Stringer 360 Kinect
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W
Wappy Dog DS
WarioWare Inc.: Mega Party Games Gamecube
WarioWare: Mega Microgames GBA
WarioWare: Smooth Moves Wii
WarioWare: Touched DS
WarioWare: Twisted GBA
Warioware D.I.Y. DS
Wii-Party Wii
Wii-Party International Wii
Wii-Play Wii
Wii-Play Motion Wii MotionPlus
Wii-Play: Motion Wii
Women's Murder Club Games of Passion DS
Wonder Pets: Save the Animals DS
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Y
You're in the Movies 360
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Z
Zenses DS
Zenses: Ocean DS
Zuma PC
Mini games come in a variety of shapes and sizes. What unites the genre is the speed with which players can pickup the games and the relativley short time requried to complete a level or two.
Party mini games provide short bursts of fun themed around novel leisure activities. In contrast to sports games that try and recreate the whole experience, party games take one element and create a game around that. As their name suggests party games are designed to be played with multiple players and work well in a party situation - either an after dinner event or a novelty in the corner of the room throughout the evening.
Puzzle games pose the player a problem to solve, and then provided a limited set of tools with which to solve it. This can be as simple as arranging 2D blocks on top of each other, or as complex as balancing objects in a 3D environment. The initial interaction is what usually hooks players in for the first few hours, but it is the game's ability to scale both the size and complexity of each puzzle that distinguishes the truly excellent experiences.
Pokepark 2: Wonders Beyond is a return of the popular Pokemon spin-off for the Wii, this time incorporating the new range of creatures featured in Pokemon: Black and White... read now
Tetris 3DS is a treasure chest of game modes and options. There are a couple of ragged edges, but for the most part this collection is a definitive narrative in the block stacking cannon... read now
The apparently-popular Professor Layton series' fourth release has given me another gilt-edged chance chance to complain about time-wasting story games. However, either Professor Layton Spectre's Call is a lot better, or my standards are lowering, because I'm actually having a rather nice time... read now
Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure brings five of the most entertaining animated films to life with a range of challenges based on scenes from the movies... read now
Cooking Mama World: Outdoor Adventures not only delivers the expected multitude of addictive minigames, but also wraps then up in a surprisingly coherent overarching challenge... read now
Little Deviants is set to provide party-style minigames for Sony's new handheld, with some raving comedy of its own... read now
Cooking Mama 4 brings the series to its debut on the 3DS with a range of familiar games and some new surprises... read now
Cooking Mama World: Outdoor Adventures may seem little out of season for the chilly UK, but is a great opportunity to get the kids excited for next year's camping season... read now
Pet Zombies 3DS will offer a quirky take on the virtual pet, by providing a sinister playmate who'll always come back for more punishment... read now
Tetris: Axis brings the grand-daddy of Nintendo franchises onto the 3DS with a range of new play styles as well as that classic Tetris formula... read now
Spongebob Squigglepants Wii is a uDraw based game with a loose art gallery theme, but with a deeper debt to the Warioware series... read now
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection is set to offer the greatest hits of Williams tables from arguably the biggest designer in the world -- although without their biggest hit, The Adams Family... read now
This week in the family gaming show Loz and I talk about Gun Swinger, Loz's imaginary take on the new Kinect game, Gears of War 2, Driver and Ico Shadow of the Colossus HD on PS3. Also broadcast on Kerrang Radio... listen now
Wappy Dog is Activision's latest Trojan horse to get a plastic toy into your home. A natural evolution of the cyber-pet, Wappy Dog blends Furbies with Nintendogs to offer a pretend pet with a physical form... read now
This week in the family gaming show Loz and I talk about Driver San Francisco, Driver Renegade 3DS, Disneyland Kinect, Dead Island, El Shaddai, Resistance 3 and Bodycount. Also broadcast on Kerrang Radio... listen now
Playmobil Circus Wii wraps a fairly standard set of circus-themed mini-games in some cheeringly energetic presentation... read now
Is it possible to go on a real Odyssey when you're doing a Sudoku puzzle? Of course it is, and my vessel was Andoku... read now
This week in the family gaming show Loz and I talk about the dangers of Fruit Ninja Kinect, Cars 2 kart racing and Shift 2 on the iPad. Also broadcast on Kerrang Radio... listen now
Back at the Barnyard: Barnyard Games DS is an inconsequential mini-game collection that doesn't distinguish itself from the many other mini-game collections available... read now
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Wii-Play: Motion Wii News
Peppa Pig: Theme Park Fun DS Review
Shaun the Sheep: Off His Head DS Review
Carnival Games: Monkey See, Monkey Do 360 Kinect News
Peppa Pig: Theme Park Fun DS News
Peppa Pig: The Game DS Review
Mii Maker 3DS Review
Augmented Reality (AR) Games 3DS Review
Advanced Circuits DSi-Ware Review
Kinectimals 360 Review
Magic Encyclopedia 2: Moonlight DS News
Professor Layton and the Lost Future DS Review
New Carnival Funfair Games Wii MotionPlus Review
Monopoly Streets Wii Review
Animal Kororo DS Review
Disney All Star Party Wii Review
Pictionary DS Review
Dead Space Ignition 360 Review
Wii-Party Wii Review
Warioware D.I.Y. DS Review
Professor Layton and the Lost Future DS Review
Plants vs Zombies iPhone Review
House M.D. DS News
101 in 1 Sports Megamix DS Review
Cooking Mama 2 DS Review
Pang Magical Michael DS Review
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle 3DS News
Raving Rabbids Travel in Time Wii MotionPlus News
Wii-Party Wii Review
Super Scribblenauts DS Review
Penguin Club Game Day Wii Review
Wii-Party Wii Review
Game Party in Motion 360 Kinect News
Wii-Party Wii Review
Wii-Party Wii Review
WarioWare: Twisted GBA Rough Guide
Wii-Party Wii News
Fossil Fighters DS Review
Super Scribblenauts DS News
Pacman Party Wii News
Manic Monkey Mayhem PSP Review
Jewel Quest Mysteries Curse of the Emerald DS Review
Animal Kororo DS Review
Minis: Coconut Dodge PSP Review
Rooms The Main Building Wii Rough Guide
Rooms The Main Building DS Rough Guide
Penguin Club Herbert's Revenge DS Review
Squeeballs Party Wii Review
Rooms The Main Building DS Review
Medieval Games Wii Review
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box DS Review
Aqua Panic PSN Review
Women's Murder Club Games of Passion DS Review
Globulos DSi-Ware Review
Dora Puppy DS Rough Guide
Around the World in 80 Days DS Review
SafarWii Wii Review
Supermodel Makeover DS Review
It's My Circus Wii Buying Guide
Lumines PSP Review
Jonas DS Review
Nancy Drew The Curse of Blackmoor Manor PC Review
Blue Toad Murder Files PSN Review
Jewel Master Cradle of Egypt DS Review
Animal Kororo DS Review
Hidden Expedition Amazon PC Review
Girls Life: Makeover DS Review
Family Party Winter Fun Wii Review
Pony Friends 2 Wii Review
Family Fortunes DS Review
Nancy Drew: The Model Mysteries DS Review
Bumps PC Review
Food Frenzy DS Review
Space Camp Wii Review
Girls Life Sleepover Party Wii Review
Peggle XBLA Review
More Game Party Wii Review
Let's Catch Wii-Ware Review
Buzz Junior Dino Den PS3 Review
Family Games Night DS Review
Bonsai Barber Wii-Ware Review
Babysitting Mania DS Review
Cate West: The Vanishing Files DS Review
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Wii Review
101-in-1 Party Megamix Wii Review
Minis: Echoes PSP Review
Sonic Colours Wii Review
1 vs 100 Season 2 XBLA Review
Minis: Blast Off PSP Review
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! Wii Review
Half-minute Hero PSP Review
Maboshi Arcade Wii-Ware Review
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! Wii Review
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! Wii Rough Guide
Imagine: Makeup Artist DS Review
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! 360 Buying Guide
Buzz Quiz World PS3 Buying Guide
DJ Hero PS3 Buying Guide
Rabbids Go Home Wii Buying Guide
Primary Attack 360 Review
Style Boutique DS Review
Hair Salon DS Buying Guide
Cooking Mama 3 DS Buying Guide
Buzz! Junior Monster Rumble PS3 PSN Review
EyePet PS3 Review
Fifi and the Flowertops DS Review
Ninja Captains Wii Buying Guide
Ready Steady Cook DS Review
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box DS Buying Guide
Bejeweled 2 PS3 Review
1 vs 100 360 XBLA Review
Professor Layton and the Curious Village DS Review
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box DS Review
Professor Layton and Pandora's Box DS Review
Big Family Games Wii Review
Super Fruit Fall Wii Review
Scruzzleword iPhone Review
Bejeweled 2 iPhone Review
It's My Birthday Wii Review
Ready Steady Cook Wii Review
Hysteria Hospital Emergency Ward Wii Review
Mystery Stories DS Review
Big Beach Sports Wii Rough Guide
Big Family Games Wii Rough Guide
Jewel Quest Solitaire DS Review
More Game Party Wii Review
Pizza Frenzy PC Review
My Pet Shop DS Review
Let's Play Pet Hospital DS Review
Bejewled PC Review
Crazy Machines PC Review
Bejeweled 2 PC Review
Bejeweled Twist PC Review
Pirates Hunt Wii Rough Guide
Monkey Mischief Wii Rough Guide
Block Party Wii Rough Guide
Cooking Mama 2 DS Review
Monopoly PS3 Review
Wonder Pets: Save the Animals DS Rough Guide
Zuma PC Review
MySims Party Wii Rough Guide
Lock'n'Roll iPhone Rough Guide
Order Up Wii Review
Doodlehex DS Review
Fenimore Filmore's Revenge PC Review
Cooking Mama DS Review
Bookworm PC Review
Cookie Shop DS Review
Bejeweled PC Review
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Wii Review
Mystery Case Files: Millionheir DS Review
Imagine: Interior Designer DS Review
Imagine: Happy Cooking DS Review
Cooking Mama 2 Wii Review
Barbie Fashion Show DS Review
Hello Pocoyo DS Rough Guide
Chuzzle PC Review
Zenses: Ocean DS Review
Imagine: Dream Wedding DS Review
Professor Layton and the Curious Villiage DS Review
Build A Bear Workshop: A Friend Fur All Seasons Wii Rough Guide
Family Party Wii Rough Guide
Dream Bingo Web Promotional Review
Disney: Think Fast Wii Rough Guide
EA's Playground DS Review
EA's Playground Wii Review
Planet Rescue: Wildlife Vet Wii Rough Guide
Smarty Pants Wii Review
Pass the Pigs DS Rough Guide
Sports Party Wii Rough Guide
TV Show King Party Wii Rough Guide
Movie Studios Party Wii Rough Guide
Fun Fair Party Wii Rough Guide
Babysitting Party Wii Rough Guide
Bejeweled PC Review
Feeding Frenzy 2 PC Review
Sims 2: Apartment Pets DS Review
Outwit LeapFrog Rough Guide
Jewel Quest: Expeditions DS Review
I Spy Treasure Hunt LeapFrog Rough Guide
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess DS Rough Guide
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Wii Rough Guide
Scene It? Box Office Smash 360 Rough Guide
Planet Rescue: Endangered Island DS Rough Guide
MyMeeba Toy Rough Guide
Family Games Night Wii Rough Guide
You're in the Movies 360 Rough Guide
Rubik's Puzzle World DS Rough Guide
Guinness World Records DS Rough Guide
Zenses DS Rough Guide
Sam Power DS Rough Guide
My Dress Up DS Rough Guide
Tetris Party Wii-Ware Review
Carnival Games: Mini Golf Wii Review
Professor Layton DS Review
My Make Up DS Rough Guide
Monopoly Wii Rough Guide
Guinness Game of World Records Wii Rough Guide
Buzz PS3 Rough Guide
Imagine: Champion Rider DS Rough Guide
Cosmic Family Wii Rough Guide
My Baby Boy/Girl DS Rough Guide
Mah Jong Quest DS Review
Nancy Drew the Mystery of the Clue Bender Society DS Review
Pony Luv DS Review
Family Trainer Wii Rough Guide
Hell's Kitchen DS Rough Guide
Imagine: Baby Club DS Rough Guide
Shrek's Carnival Craze Wii Review
Pictoimage DS Rough Guide
Professor Layton and the Curious Village DS Rough Guide
Tetris DS DS Review
Real Deal Games PC Review
Puzzle Quest DS Review
Quickspot DS Review
Wii-Play Wii Review
WarioWare: Smooth Moves Wii Rough Guide
Wii-Play Wii Rough Guide
Carnival Games Wii Rough Guide
WarioWare: Mega Microgames GBA Rough Guide
WarioWare: Touched DS Rough Guide
Imagine: Fashion Model DS Rough Guide
WarioWare Inc.: Mega Party Games Gamecube Rough Guide
Bakushow DS Rough Guide
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