Mario Party

Mario Party is a long-running series of party video games published by Nintendo.

Mario Party is a long-running Nintendo series that blends board-game strategy with competitive minigames. It features Mario characters in a party game format designed for up to four players.

What it is

Mario Party is a series of party video games published by Nintendo, featuring characters from the Mario franchise. Players take turns moving across board-game-style maps, collecting coins and stars, and competing in minigames between turns. The series has been released on multiple Nintendo platforms since 1998.

How it works

Gameplay revolves around a digital board where players roll dice to move, trigger events, and collect items. After each turn, all players engage in a minigame — often a quick, competitive challenge — to earn coins or advantages. The goal is to accumulate the most stars by the end of the game. Chance and strategy both play key roles.

Release history

The first Mario Party launched on the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Hudson Soft developed the early entries, while later mainline games have been developed by NDcube (also known as Nintendo Cube). The latest release, Super Mario Party Jamboree, came out in 2024. The series has appeared on nearly every Nintendo console and handheld since the N64.