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.

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.