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Mario Party (2010) is an interactive board game. Players roll 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, which 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.

Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Mario Party 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ellen Robertson and updated 2 weeks ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is an Action game with Collecting, Fighting, Puzzle, Race, Sports and Traversal elements. 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:

DurationDuration

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.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 3 for occasional very mild violence in a comical or abstract context. Very mild violence occurs during some minigames in which characters can be hit by obstacles or opponents. The characters are not visibly harmed and simply fly off screen or grunt as stars circle their heads.

A few minigames, and one of the game's boards, features some mildly spooky elements. For example, players may have to use a flashlight to stop a giant ball and chain from coming near them. The overall atmosphere, however, remains light-hearted.
 
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.

Skill Level

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.

CostsCosts

Mario Party usually costs £6.29 to £49.99.
 
You can only play this on older systems (Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Wii U) but can usually find it second hand on eBay.

Mario Party 10

Switch Store Wii U £19.99 Unavailable On Digital Store

Mario Party 2

Switch Store Wii U £8.99 Unavailable On Digital Store

Mario Party Advance

Switch Store Wii U £6.29 Unavailable On Digital Store

Mario Party Ds

Switch Store Wii U £8.99 Unavailable On Digital Store
Switch Store 2DS|3DS £8.99 Unavailable On Digital Store

Mario Party Superstars

Switch Store Switch £49.99

Mario Party: Island Tour

Switch Store 2DS|3DS £15.99 Unavailable On Digital Store

Mario Party: Star Rush

Switch Store 2DS|3DS £34.99 Unavailable On Digital Store

Mario Party: The Top 100

Switch Store 2DS|3DS £34.99 Unavailable On Digital Store
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 08/10/2010, updated in 2013

Skill Rating: 4+ year-olds

Players: 1-4 (4 online)

Genres: Action (Collecting, Fighting, Puzzle, Race, Sports and Traversal)

Accessibility: 1 feature

Components: 3D Third-Person and Dice

Developer: Nintendo (@Nintendo)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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