In “Viva Piñata: Party Animals,” players control the fame, fortune and destiny of their favorite characters: Fergy Fudgehog, Paulie Pretztail, Franklin Fizzlybear and Hudson Horstachio, as they compete in a variety of zany battles and races.

Only now, the breezy fields of Piñata Island deliver a whole new set of challenges. With Viva Piñata: Party Animals, players will take part in the most popular reality TV show on the island and compete in over 40 outrageous multiplayer party games. Starring an ensemble cast, including Hudson Horstachio, Paulie Preztail, Franklin Fizzlybear and Fergy Fudgehog, Viva Piñata: Party Animals invites up to four players to compete together in the comfort of their living room or with friends and family across the miles over Xbox LIVE.

Set to release this holiday season, Viva Piñata: Party Animals is an easy pick up and play party game that provides hours of fun for players of all ages as they explore a dynamic world through an array of unique and quirky competitions. Boasting a spectacular visual style, along with new characters and challenges, Viva Piñata: Party Animals welcomes fans and newcomers to explore the craziest island party around.

“Viva Piñata: Party Animals” Achievements

1. All Your Game Are Belong To Us: Play all Challenge Events.
2. Game Guru: Win the game.
3. Whirlm Streak: Win 3 Challenge Events in a row.
4. Kittyfloss Streak: Win 5 Challenge Events in a row.
5. Chewnicorn Streak: Win 8 Challenge Events in a row.
6. Hi-yaaaa!: Destroy 10 objects in a single race while playing as Petunia Pretztail.
7. King Roario Award: Win all Challenge Events and races in a single game.
8. Int'l Piñata of Mystery: Use each power-up at least once in a single game.
9. Coulda Been a Contender: Win 1 race.
10. Get to Know Everyone: Finish the game in any place with each of the 8 characters.
11. Girl Power: As a female character, finish a game while never losing to a male character.
12. Boy Band: As a male character, finish a game while never losing to a female character.
13. Rashberry Gluttony: Collect more than 1,000 pieces of candy while playing as Fergy Fudgehog.
14. Popularity Contest: Complete a game with all 4 characters playing as Hudson Horstachio.
15. Think Fast!: Never get hit in an entire contest by a Fiesta Missile while playing as Paulie Pretztail.
16. No Wipeouts: Never fall down in a single race while playing as Franklin Fizzlybear.
17. Mama's Boy: Lose to Fergy Fudgehog while playing as Francine Fudgehog.
18. Bear Hug: Never use a power-up on Franklin Fizzlybear while playing as Florence Fizzlybear.
19. Scene Stealer: Beat Hudson Horstachio while playing as Hailey Horstachio.
20. Classic Gamer Reward: Enter the classic gamers code while on the START screen. For a hint, go right into your manual…
21. Keep Your Friends Close: Complete a multiplayer game offline.
22. Pacifist: Win a race without using a Fiesta Missile, Colored Water Bomb, or Smoke Bomb.
23. Scenic Route: Win a race without using any shortcuts.
24. Artful Dodger: Avoid the snowball in Snow-bowl Dodgeball.
25. Catch It if You Can: Play a game with anyone who has this achievement to earn it. Then, you can “spread” it too.
26. Making Friends: Play a game over Xbox LIVE, or invite someone to an online game.
27. Share and Share Alike: Play a game with someone who hasn’t unlocked a Challenge Event you have unlocked.
28. Eaglair Eye Award: Find and use all the shortcuts in the races.
29. Sticky Feet: Use the Buzzlegum Honey Slick power-up 10 times.
30. Flutterscotch Quickness: Use the Flutterscotch Wings power-up to overtake an opponent.
31. Quick Like a Bunnycomb: Hit 3 speed strips in a single race.
32. Redhott Racer: Finish every race.
33. Stuffed!: Get more than 99 candies in any single Challenge Event.
34. Professor Pester Award: Hit every player with a power-up in a single race.
35. Squished!: Jump and ground pound each of the other players at least once in Raisant Stomp.
36. Seeing Double: Finish a game while playing as the same Piñata as at least 1 other opponent.
37. Loaded Bases: Hit the target 4 times in a row in Swing for the Stars.
38. Aiming Artist: Hit the farthest target at least 3 times in 1 Launching Loathers game.
39. Tricky Treats: Destroy at least 25 pumpkins in a single game of Messy Mayhem.
40. Do You Feel Lucky, Piñata?: Win a game of Short Fuse! without the Loather ever detonating in your hands.
41. Strike!: Get a strike in Bouncy Bowling.
42. Gassy Gusts!: Get your ship all the way to the finish line in Burps Ahoy!
43. Don’t Be Left in the Dark: Knock each of the other players out of the light in a single game of Spotlight Mania.
44. Megaton: Use the Fiesta Missile power-up on each of the 8 characters.
45. Social Flutterscotch: Finish the game in first place with each of the 8 characters.
46. Rainbow of Piñatas: Play each of the 8 characters in 1 of their alternate colors.
47. Practice Makes Perfect: Play the game for 5 hours.
48. Host with the Most: Host 3 games over Xbox LIVE.
49. Party Crasher: Win 3 games over Xbox LIVE where you are not the host.
50. So Awesome!: You, the master of unlocking.

Features:

• “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” includes more than 40 minigames and a dozen foot races for players to compete against one another to collect candy and bonuses in exotic and hazard-filled locations.
• Appealing to young kids or those just young-at-heart, this unique social party game rewards and challenges all players regardless of their skill level. Friends and family members of all ages can party together in one place or from around the world via Xbox LIVE, making “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” the perfect game for parents looking for fun new ways to connect with their kids or friends just looking to share a few laughs.
• “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” is designed for interaction among friends and family. Pushing the advanced capabilities of the Xbox 360, “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” offers a vibrant and engaging gaming experience.
• The “Viva Piñata: Party Animals” community is a rewarding place; up to four players can gather together in the family room to play simultaneously. With Xbox LIVE, you take the party global playing with friends or foes around the world.