Released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, is a manic party game that merges the chaotic world of Sony's Ape Escape series with the motion-sensing technology of the EyeToy camera . It is a collaborative effort often recognized under the wider EyeToy: Play umbrella, specifically focusing on minigame-heavy interaction. Core Gameplay & Concept

Primarily designed as a social, family-friendly party game, it allows for high-energy competition. Context within the EyeToy Library

Using the EyeToy USB camera , players see themselves on-screen, interacting directly with the characters and environment.

As part of the Ape Escape franchise , this title is sometimes associated with or confused with the similarly themed Ape Academy for the PSP, though Monkey Mania is specifically designed for the EyeToy camera on PS2.