Viva Piñata: Party Animals is a multiplayer party game developed by Krome Studios for Xbox 360, released in 2007. A spin-off of the Viva Piñata series, it shifts away from the garden management of its predecessor in favor of competitive minigames centered on battles and races. Players take control of familiar characters from the franchise — including Fergy Fudgehog, Paulie Pretztail, Franklin Fizzlybear, and Hudson Horstachio — competing across a variety of lighthearted events. The game is oriented primarily around social, multiplayer gameplay, with the progression of each character's fame and fortune tied to performance in these contests. Its colorful cast and accessible format position it as a family-friendly party title built around the established Viva Piñata roster.
