Mario Party Superstars

Mario Party Superstars
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Developers	NDcube; CAProduction; WILL Co.,Ltd.; SmileBoom Co.,Ltd.; Magnum enter Co.,Ltd.; T's MUSIC Co.,Ltd.
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform	Nintendo Switch
Engine	NintendoWare Bezel Engine
Release dates	October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021; October 29, 2021;
Languages	English (United States); English (United Kingdom); Japanese; Chinese (Simplified); Chinese (Traditional); Dutch; French (Canada); French (Europe); German; Italian; Korean; Portuguese (Brazil); Russian; Spanish (Latin America); Spanish (Europe);
Genre	Party
ESRB:	- Everyone[?]
CERO:	- All ages[?]
PEGI:	- Three years and older[?]
USK:	- Six years and older[?]
RARS:	- All ages[?]
ClassInd:	- General audience[?]
SMECCV:	- All ages[?]
Gmedia:	- Seven years and older[?]
GRAC:	- All ages[?]
GSRR:	- Six years and older[?]
NMC:	- Three years and older[?]
ACB:	- General[?]
FPB:	- Parental guidance[?]
Mode	Multiplayer
Format	Nintendo Switch: Game Card Digital download
Input	Nintendo Switch: Joy-Con Joy-Con (horizontal) Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Serial code	HAC-AZ82A-JPN;

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Mario Party Superstars is the twenty-fifth overall installment in the Mario Party series. Released for the Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2021, it is the second Mario Party game for the console, following Super Mario Party. It is also the twelfth installment to be released on a home console. The game follows the same gameplay style as its predecessor and earlier installments in the series. It features 100 minigames from past games in the series, many of which have been previously included in Mario Party: The Top 100, as well as five boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games. All game modes are available to play online.

Mario Party Superstars is the first Super Mario game published by Nintendo on one of their consoles to be officially localized into Brazilian Portuguese.^[13]

Gameplay

Mario Party Superstars features minigames and boards from past Mario Party titles while retaining the overall game engine and several features from Super Mario Party. Players take turns hitting the Dice Block and moving around the board in order to collect coins and Stars, and once every player has rolled, a minigame is played, allowing the players to earn coins. Much like games prior to Mario Party 9, the Dice Block rolls 1 through 10 instead of only 1 through 6, and character-specific Dice Blocks from Super Mario Party do not return. Items can be obtained from Lucky Spaces, Item Spaces, or Item Shops and are generally based on the items seen in Super Mario Party. The boards generally retain their original layout, though some have been updated to include new path layouts and Item Shops, such as Peach's Birthday Cake. Some of the board events have also been adjusted. Like in Super Mario Party, when landing on a VS Space, the landing player hits a Dice Block to determine how many coins each player must put into the pot, though instead of playing a Rumble Minigame, a Free-for-all Minigame is played, similarly to Battle Spaces from older entries. Once landed on, a VS Space then turns into a Blue Space.

During the last five turns, the coins gained or lost from Blue Spaces and Red Spaces are doubled, and two players landing on the same space embark in a Duel Minigame, wagering coins like in Mario Party 2 and Mario Party 3. New to this game is the ability to add turns, in which there is an option to change the number of turns once per game in the menu at any point of the game except for during the last turn. The number of turns that can be added cannot make the whole game last more than 30 turns. Any changes during the last five turns are reverted on the next turn, so for example, two players landing on the same space won't trigger a duel.

Characters

Playable

The character select screen, as it appears in Mario Party mode.

Ten characters are playable. Though no new playable characters are introduced to the series, this is the first Mario Party game since Mario Party 9 where Birdo is playable.

Character	In-game description
Mario	A beloved and intrepid hero who can be easily recognized by his red cap and mustache.
Luigi	Mario's taller brother who is known for his high jumps and being afraid of ghosts.
Peach	The princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. Has a kind heart and a love of all things pink.
Daisy	An energetic princess who is particularly fond of her flower earrings.
Wario	A greedy character with an eye for gold. Spends too much time with Waluigi.
Waluigi	A devious individual who always has a trick up his sleeve. Often seen with Wario.
Yoshi	A carefree but steadfast ally of Mario's who loves to eat fruit.
Rosalina	An otherworldly figure who travels through space with her family, the Lumas.
Donkey Kong	King of the jungle. Incredibly strong but bugs out for bananas.
Birdo	A jovial character who exudes a mysterious charm.

Non-playable

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Character	In-game description
Toad	A hardworking, energetic resident of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Toadette	Bright, animated, and always in high spirits. Sports a trademark pair of pink pigtails.
Koopa Troopa	One of Bowser's minions who is excited to be back guiding Mario Party players.
Bowser	The self-centered, ruthless king of the Koopas.
Bowser Jr.	A little rascal who loves making mischief. The son of Bowser, king of the Koopas.
Junior Clown Car	A vehicle that can soar through the sky. Bowser Jr.'s preferred mode of transit.
Kamek	A magic user clad in signature glasses and blue robe.
Shy Guy	Minions of Bowser who you'll see in a variety of colors, red included.
Fly Guy	Can float thanks to the propellers attached to their heads.
Snifit	Often mistaken for Shy Guys, but the difference lies in their masks.
Hammer Bro	Hammer wielders with wicked throwing arms and a penchant for jumping.
Paratroopa	Koopa Troopas that fly around by flapping their wings.
Goomba	Bowser's lackeys who are stepped all over by friend and foe alike.
Galoomba	Bowser's minions. Often mistaken for Goombas.
Bob-omb	Explosive creatures that flash just before they burst, giving you precious time to run.
Piranha Plant	Plants that will take a bite out of anything. Not to be confused with strawberries.
Petey Piranha	Leader of the Piranha Plants. Those shorts, while stylish, actually hide a belly button.
Monty Mole	Skilled at digging holes. Seems to be some kind of antagonistic mole.
Lakitu	Flies through the sky on a cloud and throws Spiny Eggs with unerring aim.
Spiny Egg	Sharp spheres thrown by Lakitu. These are best to be avoided.
Blooper	Creatures that swim around in the water and shoot ink when disturbed.
Chain Chomp	Spherical with an iron will and a body to match. Always found attached to a chain.
Thwomp	Extremely heavy. Look out below!
Whomp	Large stone creatures that block your way.
Pokey	Cactus-like critters that like to pop up and surprise passersby.
Bullet Bill	Creatures that get fired out of a cannon. They explode on contact, so stay away.
Boo	Too shy to look you in the eye. Always hides when spotted.
King Boo	King of the Boos. Takes pride in his large body and shining crown.
Peepa	Unlike Boos, they are not shy enough to hide when spotted.
Mr. I	Giant floating eyeballs. Run circles around them to stop them from seeing straight.
Swoop	A creature that lurks in the shadows, waiting for a chance to cause trouble.
Cheep Cheep	Graceful swimmers commonly found in the ocean. Sometimes found in rivers too.
Cheep Chomp	Has a massive maw and will voraciously devour anything in sight.
Urchin	Spiked creatures that spend their lives floating in the water and blocking paths.
Huckit Crab	Can often be found at the water's edge. The oversized claw is oddly cute.
Buzzy Beetle	Protected by a tough, dark shell.
Penguin	A large penguin known to slide on its belly. Baby penguin's parent.
Baby Penguin	The child of penguin that lives in a cold locale. Is a baby.
Ukiki	Mischievous monkeys that can often be found at the tops of trees.

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Boards

The game features five boards from the three Nintendo 64 Mario Party titles. There are two boards from Mario Party and Mario Party 2, and one board from Mario Party 3.

Board	Description	Origin	Difficulty
Yoshi's Tropical Island	A pair of Yoshi-shaped islands brimming with fruit. Watermelon Island is on the left, while Cantaloupe Island is on the right.	Mario Party	★☆☆☆☆
Space Land	A space station designed with paths radiating out from the center. Keep an eye on the timer and the Bowser-controlled cannon!	Mario Party 2	★★☆☆☆
Peach's Birthday Cake	A double-layered cake topped with succulent strawberries. Be careful though - you might find Bowser hanging out by the pudding.	Mario Party	★★★☆☆
Woody Woods	A forest that causes anyone who enters to become lost. Signs point you every which way, and you may encounter a dubious tree within.	Mario Party 3	★★★★☆
Horror Land	A land where day changes to night and back again before you know it. Things get spooky after dark when the ghosts come out to play!	Mario Party 2	★★★★★

Village Square

The Village Square in-game.

Main article: Village Square

In Mario Party Superstars, the game's main hub is Village Square, which was formerly named Mushroom Village. In the village, the player can go through a Warp Pipe to play Mario Party. There are also several houses in the village, which serve various purposes. Toad's Shop sells music, stickers, card designs, and encyclopedia articles. The Option House allows the player to change their settings, while the Friend House allows the player to play with their friends online. The Data House allows the player to listen to music, see their achievements and records, read the encyclopedia and customize their Mario Party Card. There is also a boat in the river that takes the player to Mt. Minigames, which, as the name indicates, allows players to play minigames.

Items

Item	Description	Price
Skeleton Key	Open a gate. Can only be used when you're next to a gate.	3 coins
Mushroom	+5 to dice roll, then move the total amount.	3 coins
Cursed Dice Block	A die that can roll only a number between 1 and 3.	3 coins
Double Dice	Roll 2 dice, then move the total amount.	5 coins
Chomp Call	Call Chain Chomps to move a Star.	7 coins 6 coins (Forest Shop)
Warp Block	Swap spaces with a random opponent.	7 coins
Triple Dice	Roll 3 dice, then move the total amount.	10 coins
Custom Dice Block	Roll whatever number you want from 1 to 10.	12 coins
Golden Pipe	Warp to a Star.	25 coins
Plunder Chest	Steal an item from the opponent of your choice.	20 coins (Forest Shop only)
Hidden-Block Card	Makes a hidden block appear.	40 coins (Forest Shop only)
Boo Bell	Boo can steal from an opponent a Star (for 50 coins) or coins (for free).	Cannot be purchased
Dueling Glove	Duel the opponent of your choice.	Cannot be purchased
Super Warp Block	Swap spaces with an opponent of your choice.	Cannot be purchased
Double Card	Exchange for double the Stars. Can be used only at a Star Exchange.	Cannot be purchased
Item Bag	Fill up on items till you can't hold any more!	Cannot be purchased

Spaces

Space	class=unsortable
Blue Space	If a player lands on this space, they receive three coins. The number of coins received is doubled during the Homestretch.
Red Space	If a player lands on this space, they lose three coins. The number of coins lost is doubled during the Homestretch.
Event Space	When a player lands on this space, an event happens. The event that happens depends on the board and placement.
Item Space	When a player lands on this space, an Item Minigame is played, where a player can try to get one item for free. These can include items not normally purchasable from the Item Shop. This space has no effect on the final turn.
Bank Space	Whenever players pass this space, Koopa Troopa makes players pay three coins. If a player lands on this space, all previously paid coins are given to that player. During the last five turns, Koopa Banks take five coins instead of three. Two appear on Space Land, while three appear on Woody Woods and Horror Land.
Lucky Space	When a player lands on this space, the player is either given coins, an item, or a unique effect, such as halving the price of their next star. This is the only way for a player to obtain an Item Bag.
VS Space	When a player lands on this space, they receive 3 coins, then all players participate in a VS Minigame. The number of coins that the players play for is decided by a roulette.
Chance Time Space	Players who land on this space initiate Chance Time.
Bowser Space	If this space is landed on, Bowser appears. He usually tries to steal coins and Stars from players. He could also start a minigame where everyone has to try and not lose to avoid the penalty of losing 10 coins.

Passing spaces

Star Exchange - "Exchange 20 coins for a Star."
Boo - "Steal coins for free or a Star for 50 coins."
Bowser - "It looks like Bowser has something for you..."
Koopa Troopa - "A lap around the board! You'll receive 10 coins."
Item Shop - "Buy items with coins." (Final turn adds "Currently unavailable." to the description)
Crossroads - "Choose which way to go."
Gate - "A closed gate. It might open with a key."
Thwomp - "Give the Thwomp coins, and you can pass."
Bowser Junction - "Counts down when you pass by. What happens at zero?"
Snifit Station - "Stop here to get a speed trap from the Snifit Patrol."/"Get a speed trap when the Snifit Patrol gets back."
Flower Lottery - "Select a seed, then follow whichever path sprouts!"
Signpost - "You must follow the arrows. Watch out! They change."
Forest Shop - "An exclusive item shop hidden deep in the forest."
Monty Mole Hole - "Pay Monty Mole coins here to change the arrow signs."
Mr. I's Stone - "Mr. I will warp you across the board."
Whomp Blocker - "This Whomp is blocking the way. Pay it coins to pass."
Party Place - "Stop by at night if you want to join the party."
Mystery Mansion - "Something magical might happen here during the day."
King Boo's Stone - "At night, pay 150 coins to steal a Star from everyone."

Minigames

Main article: List of Mario Party Superstars minigames

The game has 100 minigames from previous Mario Party titles, much like Mario Party: The Top 100. There are also five item minigames that do not count towards the total in the game, bringing the number up to 105. With the exception of Mario Party 8's minigames, some of the minigames previously appeared in The Top 100.

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