The wheel shows off all its lights before the camera pans out. It then begins flashing when a pipe with a button on it rises from the bottom left of the screen. The player presses this button, and the wheel begins spinning, beginning the minigame.
To get the item they desire, the player must press the button to stop the wheel. The wheel will then stop spinning and point to an item they desire. If the wheel points to Baby Bowser, the player gets nothing. If the player runs out of time, they will press the button; however, the wheel will automatically point to Baby Bowser.
In Mario Party Superstars, Bowser Jr. takes the place of Koopa Kid, and the Piranha Plants in the background are removed.
