Free Play Arcade

"So many mingames! So much fun! Let your minigame mania run wild!"

- MC Ballyhoo

Free Play Arcade is a game mode in Mario Party 8 where the players can freely choose any minigame to play. However, minigames will first need to be unlocked by playing in Party Tent or Star Battle Arena, or purchasing them from the Minigame Wagon at the Fun Bazaar. In this mode, Miis often appear as spectators, often replacing species like Goombas and Koopa Troopas.