Holidays are the perfect time for the family to gather around the versatile Nintendo Switch, especially when you have enough controllers for multiple people to be able to play on one TV at the same time! And the Switch comes with a popular library of party games, co-op adventures, and family-friendly missions to try out no matter how old the players are. The only question is – what’s the best way to start this Christmas season? We have the top 10 answers here!
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Jackbox party package 7
This innovative party package brings popular party games to the Switch for the whole family to play. Quiplash, in particular, is a party favorite as people come up with quick, fun responses to game prompts and see who can laugh the most. Talking Points encourages players to give hilarious speeches on-site, another great choice for improvisation families. There’s also a pop culture guessing game, a simple little boxing game, and more. Everyone can play with their phone, so there are no controllers that you have to master.
Mario party superstars
This comprehensive Mario Party game is packed with a wide variety of team-oriented board games, meaning players of all ages will find something familiar. The board games are played with a variety of fun little mini-games to switch challenges, with the difficulty level set so that even newbies can have a great time and have a good chance of winning. There’s a reason it got a Game Awards nomination for Best Family Game!
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Golf on the Switch is usually a very easy game to learn, even for beginners who are not very familiar with a controller (the stroke indicator will also help those who may not be that good at golfing either). Super rush Amp on Mario Golf also in other great ways: the character options are better than ever, there are multiple modes to explore, and you can play games with up to four people!
Overcooked! All-you-can-eat edition
Overcooked! is a kitchen game where up to four players can team up to prepare and combine ingredients and then deliver them on time! The levels start off pretty simply to teach newbies how to navigate kitchens, and then more and more sophisticated kitchens are introduced. It’s a great choice for teamwork and coordination … and has a handy assistant mode to make things more comfortable for everyone.
Just dance in 2021
If there is enough space, everyone can join the Just Dance Party. This game combines a smartphone app with Switch gameplay to track movement and award points to those with the best moves. You can create custom playlists of today’s most popular pop songs – though a subscription is required to unlock everything. Fortunately, the first month is free and can cover a good chunk of the holiday season if you set it up on time.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Racing games are a great family activity when they’re simple enough, and it doesn’t get much easier than this remastered version of the Mario kart. As long as someone can learn to accelerate, brake and steer, they can find their way around the entertaining course. Crazy items and boosts help increase playability once people master the basics, and these extra features can make sure people are having a good time even when they’re not winning a race.
Mario tennis aces
Mario Tennis is another excellent game for all skill levels. Everyone understands a tennis court, and the simple gameplay is easy to learn, yet still offers plenty to do. You can team up against bosses, play doubles against each other, enter a multi-player tournament mode, or try other fun modes where a good time counts.
Luigi’s mansion 3
The campaign version of Luigi’s mansion 3 isn’t that great as a party game, but luckily there are other modes to have fun with! Both the ScareScraper and Scream Park games support up to eight players at a time and encourage teams to catch ghosts by working together or battling against each other with tests like coin-operated swimming and cannon fire. It’s a great choice for casual fun and shorter game sessions with family and friends, with low stakes.
Mini golf adventure
This relaxing mini golf game only costs a few dollars and doesn’t require time to learn. You choose your golf ball and control it through a variety of innovative courses. You can play against each other in individual games or choose a group mode in which you can have up to four balls on the screen at the same time. Each mini-course is unique, handcrafted, and surprisingly fun to explore as a group. There are also different climates to choose from, which will affect the travel of the balls.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. has great potential as a vacation-friendly party game and Ultimate is possibly the best the franchise ever was. The barrier to entry is also virtually non-existent – you can literally dive into the swing and still have fun. The many customization options also allow you to set up local games with whatever rules you want for the specific family and friends you’re playing with. The only downside is that some family members can be a little even competitive on the Smashed Scene, in which case it might be best to separate casual and serious gaming sessions.
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