In 2006, Midway teamed up with FarSight Studios to create a minigame collection only for the Wii.

Using the Wii's unique control interface, the player can compete in classic games such as darts, modern favorites such as air hockey and hoop shoot, or participate in multiplayer trivia contests.

[1] IGN said that this game started the wave of "shovelware" on the Wii, criticizing the graphics and the mini-games.

[6] On February 12, 2009, Midway announced the Game Party series had sold over 3 million units.

[7] On April 18, 2008, Midway announced a sequel - Game Party 2, at their Gamer Day event in Las Vegas.