Super Monkey Ball for the Nintendo GameCube is a vibrant arcade-style platformer and party game developed by Amusement Vision. In this physics-based game, players control monkeys encapsulated in transparent balls, navigating them through a variety of obstacle-laden courses with the goal of reaching the goal without falling off the edges. The game's genre blends puzzle-solving and skillful precision in single-player mode, while also offering multiplayer modes with competitive and cooperative minigames that enhance its party game appeal.