World Party Games (Wii)
common sense media says
Creative mini-game collection has bizarre sense of humor.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this silly collection of international-themed mini-games presents kids with a parody of global culture, not the real thing. Kids should not go into this game expecting any sort of multicultural enlightenment. It is possible that some people could be offended by the representation of South American tribesmen as mask-wearing warriors, or of Asian people having thin-slit eyes. In one mini-game, the player controls the invisible "hand of Buddha" and uses it to swat away distractions that might bother the meditation of three monks. Also, ignore the fact that there's a carnival barker on the cover -- the game has nothing to do with carnivals.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
The games are silly fun, but if taken seriously, they would demonstrate pretty bad behavior, like throwing food at people and sliding seals across the ice.
Ease of play:
The Wii balance board (if you have one) can be used for several of the games. In some of those cases, the balance board makes it easier to play, and in others, more difficult.
Violence:
In three of the mini games, you aim a crosshair at people onscreen and throw things at them. You fling noodles at flipping ninjas, hurl watermelons at spear-wielding (but non-threatening) tribal warriors, and toss pizzas at Italian chefs (who call out for the pizzas and then yell "delizioso!" when a slice hits them in the face).
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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