

While Mario Party was never re-released on any Virtual Console, it saw its first re-release on the Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online service on November 2, 2022, releasing alongside Mario Party 2.ĭK's Jungle Adventure is Donkey Kong's board. This game is known for pioneering an iconic and renowned sub-series of the Mario franchise, which continues to this day, becoming one of the most well-known series in gaming. Dueling mini-games in later installments would serve a similar purpose. Certain mini-games allow players to steal coins from each other, while others grant the winner five coins from their rivals. They test players' reflexes, puzzle-solving skills, and even luck. These mini-games vary widely, from free-for-alls to pairs to three-on-ones.

Players participate in mini-games after each turn, in which they compete for extra coins. Players select one of six Mario characters and move around the board, collecting coins and various other items to help themselves or hinder others in their quest to collect Stars. Once all players have selected their character, the host can start the game.Mario Party is a party game released for the Nintendo 64 as the first installment in the titular Mario Party series. Players that join will select their character and the host will determine the game settings.For Private Game, you must enter the password to join. For Friend Match, any of your friends who have created a room will be listed. Join a Room lets you join a game that someone else is hosting.Private Game requires you to set a password of up to 5 characters. For Friend Match, you can choose whether or not to set a password. Select whether to play with Two Players on a System or One Player on a System.Private Game allows you to play a password-protected game.Friend Match allows you to play with any friends on your friend list who are online.Select Friend Match or Private Game, depending on who you wish to play with.After selecting the game mode, scroll left or right to select Online Play.
