Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 7 weeks ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Mario Party is an interactive board game. Players roll a dice to move around a board and then compete in different mini-games to earn the chance to throw again or earn points. You play as Nintendo characters and take on challenges that make use of the specific hardware the game is played on.
Mario Party Superstars is the latest game in the series. It reintroduces the classic mini-games and boards from the previous games. They are each updated with a fresh lick of paint while maintaining the classic combination of board-game progress and miniature multiplayer challenges. Unlike Super Mario Party, that added new mechanics like character-specific blocks, Superstars eschews innovation in favour of simple two-button mini-games, no motion controls, and no character-specific advantages.
The favourite mini-games from the series feature. Bumper Balls, Face Lift, Bowser’s Big Blast and Mushroom Mix-Up return. These, like other examples, keep things simple and approachable so that even those who don't play many games can join in and do well. You can even just opt to play a collection of mini-games in the Mt. Minigames mode.
Whether you get the latest version, or find a second hand copy to run on older hardware, Mario Party is a lot of fun for the family, and a great way to spice up board game style competition. Wii Party (Nintendo Wii) and Wii Party U offer a similar experience with a broader focus on mini-games and different game modes.
Mario Party Superstars is the latest game in the series. It reintroduces the classic mini-games and boards from the previous games. They are each updated with a fresh lick of paint while maintaining the classic combination of board-game progress and miniature multiplayer challenges. Unlike Super Mario Party, that added new mechanics like character-specific blocks, Superstars eschews innovation in favour of simple two-button mini-games, no motion controls, and no character-specific advantages.
The favourite mini-games from the series feature. Bumper Balls, Face Lift, Bowser’s Big Blast and Mushroom Mix-Up return. These, like other examples, keep things simple and approachable so that even those who don't play many games can join in and do well. You can even just opt to play a collection of mini-games in the Mt. Minigames mode.
Whether you get the latest version, or find a second hand copy to run on older hardware, Mario Party is a lot of fun for the family, and a great way to spice up board game style competition. Wii Party (Nintendo Wii) and Wii Party U offer a similar experience with a broader focus on mini-games and different game modes.
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between half an hour and 45 minutes to complete. The game is played in short rounds that last just a few minutes. Sometimes all against all and sometimes players team up against each other. These are collected together in experiences that last around 40 minutes. You can choose how many turns to play which adjust how long the game will last.
Play Style
You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room or as a 4-player online game. For the latest game, Mario Party Allstars you can play up to 4 players in the same room or online. You can also play with 4 players with local wireless play, each using their own Switch and copy of the game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Age Ratings
Skill Rating
4+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Very young players can pick out some favourite minigames to play. Older players will enjoy competing with the rest of the family.
Costs
Mario Party usually costs £6.29 to £49.99.
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There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Accessibility
Our Mario Party Accessibility Report documents 1 accessibility feature:
Each board has its own difficulty level. Plus, if players are competing against the computer, they can set the difficulty of each one to create an experience that suits their play style.
Each board has its own difficulty level. Plus, if players are competing against the computer, they can set the difficulty of each one to create an experience that suits their play style.
Diversity and Inclusion
We haven't documented diversity and inclusion information for this game yet.

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