Wii Party is a party game that offers a variety of challenges that each use the Wii Remote motion controls. These 80 mini game challenges are organised through three sections of the game: Party Games, House Party Games, and Pair Games.

House Party section offers five modes that are for groups in the living room.

• Animal Tracker (2-4 players, 5 min)
• Hide 'n' Hunt (2-4 players, 15 min)
• Time Bomb (2-4 players, 5 min)
• Word Bomb (2-4 players, 5 min)
• Buddy Quiz (3-4 players, 5 min)

Party Games mode can be played by 1-4 players.

• Board Game Island (1-4 players, 45 min)
• Globe Trot (1-4 players, 60 min)
• Swap Meet/Mii of a Kind (1-4 players, 30-45 min)
• Spin-Off (1-4 players, 30 min)
• Bingo (1-4 players, 15 min)

Pair Games are for two players and are either cooperative or competitive.

• Friend Connection (2 players only, 5 min)
• Balance Boat (1-2 players, 5-15 min)
• Match-Up (1-2 players, 15 min)

Minigame modes consist of of five types.

• Free Play (1-4 players, 5 min)
• Battle Mode (1-4 players, 5-30 min)
• Solo Mode (1 player only, 15-60 min)
• Challenge Mode (1-4 players depending on the game, 5-30 min)
• Spot the Sneak / Rule Reversal (2-4 players, 15-30 min)