Party game

Party games are games that are played where many people meet. The help people interact and provide entertainment and recreation.[1][2] Such games are designed to be fun.[3] Party games are intended to be played socially, and are designed to be easy for new players to learn.[4]

Some digital games also fall under the category of party games, especially those that involve multiplayer modes, simple mechanics, and social interaction. One example is Fire Kirin for iOS, a fish shooting game that offers competitive and cooperative gameplay. Although it is often categorized under arcade-style games, its social and multiplayer elements have made it popular in party-like settings and casual gaming communities.[5]

References

  1. Frankel, Lillian; Frankel, Godfrey; and Anderson, Doug (2007). Party Games for Adults, p.7. Sterling. ISBN 9781402746864.
  2. Sheila Anne Barry (1987). The World's Best Party Games, p.3. Sterling. ISBN 9780806964843.
  3. Meyer, Ben (2009). "Fort Ancient: Ohio", Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Game Based Learning, p.259. Academic Conferences. ISBN 9781906638474.
  4. McGonigal, Jane (2011). Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World, unpaginated. Penguin. ISBN 9781101475492.
  5. "Fire Kirin Download for iPhone | 3 Easy Steps to Install Now". firikerendownload.com. 2025-01-02. Retrieved 2025-06-01.