The Super Monkey Ball series is the line of puzzle and stratagy games which derived from Monkey Ball. The main goal of the Super Monkey Ball series is to roll a ball, with a monkey trapped inside it, to a goal by controlling the stage. You also collect bananas to increase your score and lives. The series is also famous for its Mini Games, called "Party Games". These are mini games you can play with up to four players locally, the most famous one being Monkey Target.