Forty bucks for mostly junk is way too much. [Feb 2011, p.80]

Despite Twister and the over-lucky AI, it will still be $40 well spent, especially for those with kids who are looking for a great reason to play on their consoles during family time.

Family Game Night 3 is a mixed bundle of fun party games and underdeveloped duds, and one should never rely on the AI for a good time. That being said, the uppity sound design and vibrant presentation make the overall experience engaging, and results in a good, budget alternative for when titles like Scene It? and Monopoly have grown stale.