

Landing on a Happening Space triggers a rolling boulder which in turn chases down any players standing in its way to the path near the start of the board. Four Whomps are guarding the junctions to pass, a player must pay 10 Coins. Players aim to collect Stars to locate the mysterious treasure that is locked away in the jungle's ancient ruins. 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. Mario Party is a party game released for the Nintendo 64 as the first installment in the titular Mario Party series.
