I was concerned when developer NDCube took over from series originator Hudson Soft. And that makes Island Tour’s subpar quality all the more painful. Yes, Mario Party is effectively a board game made digital, but I love it.

This game is now available as part of the Nintendo Selects range.Mario Party has always been a series that divides me from my peers, as for all its dodgy design choices and repetitive sequels, it’s a series I can’t get enough of.It’s all about those clutch plays, the local multiplayer banter, and that moment when you rob a star from an old friend at the last moment, creating a rift in your friendship like only the best board games can. Party with up to 3 other people with Download Play.Use the StreetPass feature to meet and battle with other partiers.New single player multi-floor mini-game tower.80+ Mini-games exclusive to Nintendo 3DS.New boards and modes that take just minutes, ideal for portable play.

7 New game boards, each with different rules and characteristics.

Join 4 players locally in new multiplayer* modes.

Even if you've experienced the Mario Party series before, you've never played it like this! Whether in single or multiplayer, this is a portable party that never ends. Wrangle goombas and blast out of cannons as you tilt, tap, and draw through new mini-games harnessing the unique functionality of Nintendo 3DS.Ĭompete in new multiplayer modes including mind bending puzzles, mini-game challenges, or enter a whole new reality with AR Card play for up to 4 players*. In this ultimate showdown you can take on the road, blaze through the 7 new game boards, some of which take just minutes to play.

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