It’s simply awesome to be able to play your favorite goodgamestation on your PS3 non-stop, but having a PS3 is even better if you can enjoy it with other people. If you’re looking for something new to do with your friends on a boring Friday night or an activity that will help promote family bonding, you can play fun group games on your PS3. Not only will you have other people to compete with and know who the better player is, but it also ensures endless hours of fun, excitement and some real bonding.

Here are some of the best PS3 group and family games you can try playing:

Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz

Developed by Relentless Software and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz is a party game, the first Buzz game that features PS3 Move support. It is an awesome group game that can accommodate up to 8 players. The game features excellent core quizzing, bringing out all players’ competitive side. Buzz!: The Ultimate Music Quiz also has a feature called “Paperface” wherein players can make use of the Play Station Eye Camera to take a picture of themselves for use in the in-game characters. This is definitely a fun game to play at a party or during a chill bonding night.

Start the Party!

Formerly named Move Party, Start the Party! is an augmented reality party game that suits all ages. The game was developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game provides plenty of augmented reality mini-games such as painting and bug-swatting, providing any group with clean, simple fun. The game starts with the players snapping a picture of themselves using the Play Station Eye which will be used for their in-game character. This fun PS3 game is perfect for days with the family especially if you have youngsters in the house.

Monopoly

If you and your friends love the classic Monopoly game, then you’ll enjoy this virtual edition. Developed by EA Bright Light and published by Electronic Arts, the game proceeds exactly like the much-loved board game. Enjoy a night with friends or family playing Monopoly on PS3 and find out who will come out the richest!

Sing Star

Who wouldn’t enjoy a fun night with the people you love singing your heart out? Apparently, your PS3 can also double as a top-range videoke machine that ensures endless hours of musical fun. Developed by London Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, players need to score points while singing along to songs in a music video. The best thing about the game is that it’s compatible to Eye Toy and Play Station Eye Cameras that enables players to see themselves while singing.

So whether you’re into competitive group games or just plain fun with your family or friends, use your PS3 as your source of entertainment and you are ensured that each and every one in your group will have a grand time.