Mario Party facts for kids
Mario Party is a popular series of video games created by Nintendo. These games are known for bringing together many famous Nintendo characters, like Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi, to play on a virtual board game. Players roll dice, move around the board, and compete in fun mini-games to collect stars and coins.
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What is Mario Party?
The Mario Party series combines elements of board games with exciting mini-games. Up to four players can join in, taking turns to move their characters across different themed boards. The main goal is usually to collect the most stars by the end of the game.
How to Play Mario Party
At the start of each turn, players roll a dice block to see how many spaces they can move. Landing on different spaces can trigger events, give coins, or even start a mini-game. After everyone has moved, a mini-game begins. These mini-games are short, fun challenges that test players' skills, speed, or luck. Winning mini-games usually earns players coins, which can be used to buy stars or helpful items.
The First Mario Party Game
The very first game in the series was simply called Mario Party. It was released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64 console. This game introduced the core ideas that would make the series so popular. It featured 50 different mini-games and several unique game boards, each with its own challenges.
The Mario Party Game Series
Since the first game, the Mario Party series has grown a lot. There are now many games across different Nintendo consoles, including:
- Nintendo 64
- Nintendo GameCube
- Wii
- Wii U
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo Switch
Each new game often adds new characters, boards, and mini-games. Some games in the series have also introduced new ways to play, like using motion controls on the Wii or special vehicle mechanics. The series is famous for its fun multiplayer action, making it a favorite for friends and families to play together.
Images for kids
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Luigi exploring the "Peach's Birthday Cake" board in the original Mario Party game.
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Luigi, Yoshi, Mario, and Peach playing "Mushroom Mix-Up," one of the many mini-games from Mario Party.
