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The '''''Mario Party''''' series is a virtual board game. In which the player may choose from a cast of All-Star Mario characters, some of which have been [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], [[ | The '''''Mario Party''''' series is a virtual board game. In which the player may choose from a cast of All-Star Mario characters, some of which have been [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], [[Peach]], [[Wario]], and many more. Each game features variations on the cast, and storyline. The series is intended for four players, but computer controlled players may be selected as well. All the games share similar game play in which the primary objective requires the player to move his character across the selected stage to gather a Star. He must then pay a fee of 20 coins to the Host, a non-playable character. After each player has completed his/her turn, a mini-game then begins, in which the player may be awarded coins, based on their performance. | ||
At the end of the game, Stars and other feats performed by the player will be tallied. The person with the most stars at the end of the game becomes the winner. If Stars are tied between players, other statistics will be applied. These include the amount of coins collected, mini-game victories, and so on. | At the end of the game, Stars and other feats performed by the player will be tallied. The person with the most stars at the end of the game becomes the winner. If Stars are tied between players, other statistics will be applied. These include the amount of coins collected, mini-game victories, and so on. |
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The Mario Party series is a virtual board game. In which the player may choose from a cast of All-Star Mario characters, some of which have been Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Wario, and many more. Each game features variations on the cast, and storyline. The series is intended for four players, but computer controlled players may be selected as well. All the games share similar game play in which the primary objective requires the player to move his character across the selected stage to gather a Star. He must then pay a fee of 20 coins to the Host, a non-playable character. After each player has completed his/her turn, a mini-game then begins, in which the player may be awarded coins, based on their performance.
At the end of the game, Stars and other feats performed by the player will be tallied. The person with the most stars at the end of the game becomes the winner. If Stars are tied between players, other statistics will be applied. These include the amount of coins collected, mini-game victories, and so on.
The Mario Party Series amasses 10 games, across the Nintendo 64, The Gamecube, and the Wii consoles, as well as the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. The Series also sports a card game. The cast of characters, character cameos, and mini-games are numerous. Thus far the series is very successful, and looks to continue its success.
List of Games
- Mario Party – Nintendo 64
- Mario Party 2 – Nintendo 64
- Mario Party 3 – Nintendo 64
- Mario Party 4 – Nintendo GameCube
- Mario Party 5 – Nintendo GameCube
- Mario Party 6 – Nintendo GameCube
- Mario Party Advance – Game Boy Advance
- Mario Party-e – e-Reader/GBA/TCG
- Mario Party 7 – Nintendo GameCube
- Mario Party 8 – Nintendo Wii
- Mario Party DS – Nintendo DS
Playable Characters
Being as massive of a game series as it is, Mario Party has a quite an impressive cast of playable characters. Below is a list of all of them and what games they appear in.
- Birdo – Mario Party 7, Mario Party 8
- Blooper – Mario Party 8
- Boo – Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7 , Mario Party 8, Mario Party DS
- Bowser – Mario Party 4 (Beach Volley Folley only)
- Donkey Kong – Mario Party, Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5 (Special Duel Mode only)
- Dry Bones – Mario Party 7 , Mario Party 8
- Hammer Bro. – Mario Party 8
- Koopa Kid – Mario Party 4 (Beach Volley Folley only) , Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6
- Koopa Troopa – Mario Party 4 (Beach Volley Folley only)
- Luigi – Mario Party, Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7, Mario Party 8 , Mario Party Advance, Mario Party DS
- Mario – Mario Party, Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7, Mario Party 8 , Mario Party Advance, Mario Party DS
- Princess Daisy – Mario Party 3 (Party Mode only) , Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7 , Mario Party 8, Mario Party DS
- Princess Peach – Mario Party, Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7, Mario Party 8 , Mario Party Advance, Mario Party DS
- Shy Guy – Mario Party 4 (Beach Volley Folley only)
- Toad – Mario Party 4 (Beach Volley Folley only) Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7 , Mario Party 8, Mario Party DS
- Toadette – Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7 , Mario Party 8
- Waluigi – Mario Party 3 (Party Mode only) , Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7 , Mario Party 8, Mario Party DS
- Wario – Mario Party, Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7 , Mario Party 8, Mario Party DS
- Yoshi – Mario Party, Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, Mario Party 4, Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, Mario Party 7, Mario Party 8 , Mario Party Advance, Mario Party DS
Spaces
All the spaces in the Mario Party games.
- Blue Space – Mario Party
- Red Space – Mario Party
- Mini-Game Space – Mario Party
- Happening Space – Mario Party
- Chance Time Space – Mario Party
- Bowser Space – Mario Party
- Mushroom Space – Mario Party
- Star Space – Mario Party
- Single-player Space – Mario Party
- Bank Space – Mario Party 2
- Item Space – Mario Party 2
- Battle Space – Mario Party 2
- Game Guy Space – Mario Party 3
- Basic Space – Mario Party 3
- Duel Space – Mario Party 3
- Power-up Space – Mario Party 3
- Reverse Space – Mario Party 3
- Warp Space – Mario Party 4
- DK Space – Mario Party 5
- Miracle Space – Mario Party 6
- 4-Player Space – Mario Party 6
- 2-Vs-2 Space – Mario Party 6
- 1-Vs-3 Space – Mario Party 6
- Rare Mini-Game Space – Mario Party 6
- Orb Space – Mario Party 6
- Character Space – Mario Party 6
- Koopa Kid Space – Mario Party 7
- Mic Space – Mario Party 7
- Lucky Space – Mario Party 8
- Dice Space – Mario Party Advance
Items
Every item, capsule, orb, and candy from the series.
- Plus Block – Mario Party
- Minus Block – Mario Party
- Speed Block – Mario Party
- Slow Block – Mario Party
- Warp Block – Mario Party
- Event Block – Mario Party
- Mecha Fly Guy – Mario Party
- Talking Parrot – Mario Party
- Coin Box – Mario Party
- Lucky Box – Mario Party
- Casino Box – Mario Party
- Gameballs – Mario Party
- No Boo – Mario Party
- No Koopa – Mario Party
- Mushroom – Mario Party 2
- Golden Mushroom – Mario Party 2
- Plunder Chest – Mario Party 2
- Skeleton Key – Mario Party 2
- Duelling Glove – Mario Party 2
- Magic Lamp – Mario Party 2
- Boo Bell – Mario Party 2
- Bowser Suit – Mario Party 2
- Bowser Bomb – Mario Party 2
- Poison Mushroom – Mario Party 3
- Reverse Mushroom – Mario Party 3
- Cellular Shopper – Mario Party 3
- Bowser Phone – Mario Party 3
- Lucky Lamp – Mario Party 3
- Boo Repellent – Mario Party 3
- Koopa Card – Mario Party 3
- Barter Box – Mario Party 3
- Lucky Charm – Mario Party 3
- Wacky Watch – Mario Party 3
- Item Bag – Mario Party 3
- Mini Mushroom – Mario Party 4
- Mega Mushroom – Mario Party 4
- Super Mini Mushroom – Mario Party 4
- Super Mega Mushroom – Mario Party 4
- Mini-Mega Hammer – Mario Party 4
- Warp Pipe – Mario Party 4
- Swap Card – Mario Party 4
- Sparky Sticker – Mario Party 4
- Gaddlight – Mario Party 4
- Chomp Call – Mario Party 4
- Boo's Crystal Ball – Mario Party 4
- Mushroom Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Super Mushroom Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Cursed Mushroom Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Warp Pipe Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Klepto Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Bubble Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Wiggler Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Hammer Bro. Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Coin Block Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Spiny Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Paratroopa Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Bullet Bill Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Goomba Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Piranha Plant Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Bob-omb Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Koopa Bank Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Kamek Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Mr. Blizzard Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Magikoopa Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Ukiki Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Lakitu Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Tweester Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Duel Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Chain Chomp Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Bone Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Bowser Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Chance Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Miracle Capsule – Mario Party 5
- Mushroom Orb – Mario Party 6
- Super Mushroom Orb – Mario Party 6
- Sluggish 'Shroom Orb – Mario Party 6
- Metal Mushroom Orb – Mario Party 6
- Cursed Mushroom Orb – Mario Party 6
- Bullet Bill Orb – Mario Party 6
- Warp Pipe Orb – Mario Party 6
- Flutter Orb – Mario Party 6
- Spiny Orb – Mario Party 6
- Goomba Orb – Mario Party 6
- Piranha Plant Orb – Mario Party 6
- Klepto Orb – Mario Party 6
- Toady Orb – Mario Party 6
- Kamek Orb – Mario Party 6
- Mr. Blizzard Orb – Mario Party 6
- Podoboo Orb – Mario Party 6
- Zap Orb – Mario Party 6
- Tweester Orb – Mario Party 6
- Thwomp Orb – Mario Party 6
- Bob-omb Orb – Mario Party 6
- Paratroopa Orb – Mario Party 6
- Snack Orb – Mario Party 6
- Boo Away Orb – Mario Party 6
- Cannon Orb – Mario Party 7
- Spear Guy Orb – Mario Party 7
- Bandit Orb – Mario Party 6
- Pink Boo Orb – Mario Party 7
- Bullet Bill Orb – Mario Party 7
- Fireball Orb – Mario Party 7
- Flower Orb – Mario Party 7
- Egg Orb – Mario Party 7
- Vacuum Orb – Mario Party 7
- Magic Orb – Mario Party 7
- Triple 'Shroom Orb – Mario Party 7
List of All Minigames
The Mario Party series' popularity is due in no small part to its mini-games. Throughout its eight console titles, the list of Mario Party's mini-games has become tremendous. Below is a list of all the mini-games, separated by game. The mini-games' titles generally rhyme, use alliteration, or are puns of popular phrases.
- Mario Party
- Mario Party 2
- Mario Party 3
- Mario Party 4
- Mario Party 5
- Mario Party 6
- Mario Party 7
- Mario Party 8
- Mario Party Advance
- ¹ ↑ The Koopa Kid Orb is called Mini Bowser Orb in PAL regions.