It’s the month of Mario Party! As we head into March and anticipate the release of Mario Party 10 on March 20, follow Mario Party Legacy as we look back at the series and go over our favorite aspects and moments from the last 16 years of Mario Party! Take a look at the articles we have in store for the month:
- March 2 – MP1 & MP2 Retrospective
- March 3 – MP3 & MP4 Retrospective
- March 4 – MP5 & MPA Retrospective
- March 5 – MP6 & MP7 Retrospective
- March 7 – The Lost Levels Podcast (Recent MP10 News)
- March 8 – MP8 & MPDS Retrospective
- March 9 – MP9 & MPIT Retrospective
- March 10 – MP10 DLC Hopes and Predictions
- March 11 – Mario Party Awards
- March 12 – MP10 is released in Japan!
- March 13 – Favorite Boards Poll Results
- March 14 – The Lost Levels Podcast (JP Release Discussion)
- March 15 – Favorite Items Poll Results
- March 16 – Favorite Spaces Poll Results
- March 17 – Favorite Characters Poll Results
- March 18 – Favorite Minigames Poll Results
- March 19 – Mario Party Series Video Retrospective and Medley
- March 20 – MP10 is released worldwide!
- March 21 – The Lost Levels (MP10 First Impressions)
And with that, we look forward to seeing you in the comments in all our articles this month!
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I never lost any friends over Mario Party. So I just put what I put for the other polls.
You don’t literally have to have lost friends over MP, it’s more about which one you had the most fights or tension over.
Oh. Then Mario Party 1.
I was playing Yoshi’s Tropical Island with my friend Carl. I was in 3rd or 2nd place at the end. Then I got in 1st thanks to the bonus stars. Then Carl just shut off the N64 before I could save.
Fun fact: Mario Party 9 was released exactly three years ago on March 2. Europe got the game first!
I don’t know what just happened but I hope you got all the submissions if not then what do I do because it said you can only vote once so I hope you got them all
#CountdowntoMarioParty10
OH! It’s the finaaal countdooooooooooown (duh duh duh duh, duhduhduhduhduh)
Anyways, I can’t wait to get MP10, it seems to be a really great game!
I hope most people put at least one of these three games: Mario Party 2, Mario Party 3, or Mario Party 6 on the list of their favorite Mario Parties. Those are the best developed, most creative, and most fun hands down! (Well, in my opinion).
Too bad I don’t have MP 1, 2, 3 (and Advance, but IDC), I can’t vote for them :/ I need to buy them one day (Virtual Console).
Only Mario Party Advance is on the virtual console, since Mario Party 2 was removed when Wii Connect 24 was cancelled.
Mario Party Advance had….. the HUGE number of 4 characters lol.. That is just sad..
And it’s in sprites! To make it worse…
Lol yeah.
My guess is that DS will win something. It’s one of the most overrated Mario Parties along with the N64 ones and Mario Party 4 and 5.
Mario Party 4 and 5 are arguable, but the N64 are overrated for a reason: They’re the best in the series. Although, Mario Party 6 is sadly underrated.
Mario Party 7 and 8 too.
Also why is the ds version overrated? I find it boring.
I like DS. And 8.
I think 9 is underrated because of the new play style that everyone hates I don’t get why people hate change then gain the past 9 installments not counts adv were the same play style then after 9, IT the play style was horrible and became boring to me so I just did the mini games.
Actually, every Mario Party is underrated after 6. Even 7.
The only one that survived was DS, that is overrated and the most liked handheld one.
True. 8 is my opinion the perfect Mario party game it has the best roster, mini games, story, boards etc. then again it could be underrated or overrated what do you think Rosie
I wish it was medium. But it’s sadly underrated and only wins to Mario Party 9 (I can’t believe people prefer Island Tour over Mario Party 8)
Unfortunately its underrated… 🙁 But not by me.
Ikr. it has terrible graphics… Like most DS games…
Yeah! Like, even the N64 Mario Parties and Mario Party Advance have better graphics!
Yep.
It has the most fun minigames tho
Mario Party DS? Really? Do you think it wins against the N64 and the Gamecube Mario Parties?
Not in terms of Minigames but in terms of Story! I think it has the best story in the series! 😉
Oh! Then it`s fine
Also than you for helping with the Wiki! 😛
I never played any of them. I just put down these 3:
1: It’s the original.
8: It’s my most nostalgic.
DS: It’s my second most nostalgic.
Ummm… I press “View Results” and they say “Thanks for voting!” and I don’t have the results ._.
Same for me.
Same It makes me want to scream like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhyXRnXPAU
No results because the winners will be revealed in upcoming articles!
I voted for Mario Party 8 but I’m sure it’ll lose. It’s sadly overrated and people prefer it only over Mario Party 9.
I voted for 8 too not because of that it just was my first Mario party game I got
for which poll?
Replayability and best one. (But for best one I also voted for other 2, because it’s up to 3)
for best i voted 5,6, and 7… i think. not sure why exactly. just did
Why does your account name say “Rosie the Dress Troller?”
Blue and black, or white and gold?
(When I saw the dress I thought blue and gold, personally.)
I STILL DO NOT GET THE JOKE!
same here.
I love Mario party 8 :/
yay
SAME HERE!
IT’S SO NOSTALGIC! It’s the best. Here’s why:
– Makes use of system’s capabilities
– 14 players (15 if you count Mii)
– Most realistic
– Last main console game
– YOU CAN PLAY ON A TRAIN!
Mario Party 8 and DS are my most nostalgic Mario Party games.
Ikr, I don’t know why its so underrated for… It does have the most characters (14) And to me that says a lot about a game…
dear god. i’m surprised XT isn’t on here putting down everyones opinions. this is like a troll paradise for him
there should’ve been a poll for best item system.
i think i would’ve voted for 7. i LOVE the orbs, and throwing them on spaces for people to land on, etc.
You have a Best Item System poll on the forum, if you want 🙂
EDIT: It’s already on the forum, you don’t have to make one
idk how to make a poll. but thanks.
i didn’t see it
Agreed
thanks rosie
My list of Mario Parties to favorite from least favorite:
1.Mario Party 6, 7 and 8 (I have my reasons)
2.Mario Party 5
3.Mario Party 3
4.Mario Party 2
5.Mario Party
6.Mario Party 4
7.Mario Party 10
8.Mario Party 9
9.Mario Party Advance
10.Mario Party Island Tour
11.Mario Party DS
I only like MP8, MP9 and MP3 🙂
i would not be able to make a list. lol. i like all mario games. i can’t say i like one more than another except for island tour. that one would be at the bottom.
Well, I know for sure I can’t be the only one who actually likes Island Tour. I like it just as much as any other Mario Party. I understand your statement though.
thanks
I respect your list as I respect mine
1 Mario Party 8
2 Mario Party DS
3 Mario Party 3
4 Mario Party 9
5 Mario Party
6 Mario Party 7
7 Mario Party 4
8 Mario Party 6
9 Mario Party 5
10 Mario Party 2
11 Mario Party island tour
12 Mario Party advance
Still to come Mario Party 10
You like Mario Party 8 the best? U. R. AWESOME!
Uhm… No one has said anything about DS being the last on this list?!
EXPLAIN YOUR REASONS, I’M SURE THEY’RE BAD! DS WAS AMAZEBALLS!
DS was nostalgic for me.
Same here 😀
Because of that. I’m pretty tired of people saying it was the last good Mario Party and saying it’s better than 8 and 7!
And I don’t like it.
Okay, but how was it WORSE than Advance?
Good publication is a good idea to entertain all fans of MPL with a publication related to MP, surely, the time of the realise date will be shorter with the future publications. Thanks MPL managers and continue with your great work! (Sorry for bad english). 😀
I can’t wait to try it when it comes out.
lol. nobody is talking about mp1 & mp2 retrospective. whatever that means.
I guess I didn’t make it clear – the schedule refers to upcoming articles. I’m working on the MP1 & MP2 retrospective right now.
oh… ok then
Voted for 3,5 & 6 for my favoutite MP games of the entire series. Am I the only one that loves 5?
i liked 5
I like MP5, it’s a good game, and I like the fact that the orbs system was a little bit different than MP6 and MP7.
I like 5.
I like 5, one of my favorites!
I can`t wait for March 6! I want to hear all you guys opinions about MP8! (But not for now)
How about March 10 we can talk about our DLC hopes for Mario Party 10 and I got a lot in mind
Me too
me three. i hope we even get DLC. i would think we would. Nintendo’s all about DLC these days. this game is so bare bones it NEEDS DLC. extra boards and characters.
THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOMe!!!!!!
YEAH LUMA JOINED THE 8BIT SIDE (even though the pear is also green) 😛
I just couldn’t help myself. I already had this pic downloaded onto my computer, and the pear is still green, so I thought I’d join. The green trend still counts as ongoing though, because some users have green in their 8-BIT pics. 😛
I sadly have never played Mario Party 1 or 3… 🙁 I really want to play MP3 so bad…
You definitely should, It’s my personal favourite out of the N64 Mario Parties.
Same, that’s the only two i’ve never played
i think i’ve played all of them. i’m not sure about 3 though
Does anyone know if Mario Party 3 or 1 will ever be added to the Wii Shop Channel? Or Wii U?
they should but. idk. it’d be nice if they would.
The only games I’ve played are Island Tour, MP:ADV, MP:DS, and MP2
i don’t like how they neglected one of my favorite uses of the gamepad for this game. off tv play. there is none for this game. its kind of disappointing. they could’ve had alternate gamepad controls for if you only wanted to play on your gamepad
Is it confirmed to dont have that?
i’m pretty sure. you have to use the wii remotes. you can only use the gamepad when you’re playing as bowser in bowser party, or when you’re playing amiibo party. but in amiibo party you have to use the wii remotes as well if you’re not playing as bowser
Well that’s a shame! But if it’s a party game it doesnt need the gamepad only mode to play! 😛
yeah i guess.
Well that sucks but I respect it thankfully I have two wii remotes even though one of them doesn’t work properly
cool. i have 4. there’s 4 people in my house. we rarely ever all play games together though. i just have 4 in case all of us ever want to play together all at once. i’m the only gamer in the house though, really. its sad. i always play by myself most of the time
That’s ok I play by myself to but sometimes my dad comes in and wants to play me at wii sports resort I beat him most of the time but it’s alright
my dad never did anything with me. my parents are divorced now. i’m fine with it. i never really liked my dad much anyways. he treated my mom terribly
Oh.. I’m sorry I didn’t know
its ok.
Oh I forgot my parents are also divorced too
i’m sorry
Nah its fine it was a long time ago but we’re all happy now
that’s good
Are you and your folks the same way
what do you mean?
I mean are you and your family still try to get together with you and have fun together even if there divorced
only my sister sees my dad. me or my brother don’t bother seeing him because he always liked his little girl the most and did everything with her.
He never liked you or your brother that’s horrible I’m sorry if you had to put up with him
i never said he didn’t like us. he just paid more attention to my sister, because she was the one who played sports, etc.
Oh I see
i’m going to bed. sorry. i’m tired
Alright see ya around man
me, my brother, and sister still live with my mom
So your dad never spent any time with you?
Since not many friendships were ruined, I just did a random game. But now that I think about it, MP:IT has my worst memories of arguments. That’s because my rude neighbors had the game, and we all did download play. I remember when I was winning and one of them handed her 2DS over to my sister to play…only so she could go over and slap my 3DS shut. 🙁
lol
These weeks will be awesome! 😛 Just a simple question, I know that MP9 is hated for it’s new car mechanic but who here really likes the car gameplay? I actually like this gameplay the most because i grew tired of the normal gameplay and when i got Island Tour i just played it for the Minigames! (Really i got bored right at the beginning of each board!)
So who here likes the car mechanic?
Never played MP9, but I’m sure my siblings will like the car in MP10. (because we’ll all be working together, and they won’t be getting crushed by the luma lol.)
you’re only working together in bowser party
Well, you defeat bosses together.
But you still compete to increase your own scores.
I know.
yes but you’re competing to get the most points in the end because 1st place gets the most ministars
I mainly like the minigames and new characters. In my idea for Mario Party 11, I’m gonna bring back the classic mode. I’m also gonna include duel boards, online, a shop, DK and Bowser minigames, item minigames, single player minigames, AND MANY MORE!!!!!
so DK won’t be playable? i think most people like it when he’s playable. there’s no reason for him not to be playable. i respect your opinions though
I want to have DK and Bowser have their own spaces and minigames. Bowser minigames can only be played if chosen from the Bowser Roulette. DK minigames can only be played if chosen from the DK Roulette.
ok.
They already had DK and Bowser mini games in Mario party 4, 5, 6, and 7 Bowser mini games are returning in this Mario party thankfully
I like the car mechanic almost as much as the old formula. I know it’s more luck-based than strategy-based, but I’m not against new ideas.
me either. but imo there was nothing wrong with the old style of play
Tbh, luck has always played a major role in Mario Party, right from the beginning. Yes, Mario Party 9’s boards may have been a bit more luck-based, but there was still some skill involved. For example, using a 0-1 Dice Block to make sure you don’t run into Mini Ztars.
i like it. it doesn’t bother me. i do miss the old style of play too though. it wasn’t getting old to me. as long as its mario i’ll play it(excluding mario vs. DK)
I like both the old and new style equally. And to the people who think that the new Mario Parties aren’t Mario Party at all, it doesn’t matter how the party boards are played. Mario Party has always been about variety since the first installment. Even if the vehicle is in Mario Party 11(which I hope has classic mode along with it only for the sake of everyone NOT complaining), I’ll still enjoy it.
Is anyone having trouble with the written submissions?
What written submissions?
There are two different types of voting above. One is through a poll (the ones that list all the games) and there are the written submissions (the ones where you have to type your favorite yourself, then hit Submit).
Apparently I’ve made submissions for everything when I haven’t. Lol
I can’t wait for March 6, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
I’m very excited to see more people do let’s plays of this game even though it’s not out yet and thank god that bower party isn’t only limited to five actual people playing since cpus can be in it too
yes i’m glad about that
Oh…. I thought you hated me or never wanted to talk to me again
when did i say that? our argument is over. please be happy i was being positive about something you said. i don’t want another argument to start
No no I was just curious but I’m really am sorry that I cussed at you so can we be friends I’ll respect your opinions too
sure. thank you.
Your welcome
Written submissions don’t have a limit, but now you should be able to see them. Please follow the allowed number of votes. Don’t bother submitting more than once, we’ll know if you did.
It’s not really important, but the “?” information of the board question and the item question are inversed.
Can favourite characters include MP10 newcomers?
Sure, why not. 😛
Wow; I’m so pumped for MP10, also; I started working on Mario Party 9: Project Hudson, SuperZambezi. I feel this project will take off into something new and inspiring, sorry if this is non-related to the thread, but this is something I’ve been planning on with a team, do you want to join the team project?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz5dhXJuxyU
Nice, but if you want to contact me, do so privately through the forum, Twitter or wherever!
Sure thing, bro. ;D
I’m most of the time open to the public when online, but if it’s something like my SSBB mod project, Smash Ultra, that’s private.
Least SOMEONE is working on a project to add characters that got rejected from past Mario Party games, maybe make add moded minigames & POSSIBLY transform all the boards like Toad Road into a Traditional MP 1-8 with stars & coins with NO messed up stuff like lose half stars in MP10 Amiibo mode. TRUST ME! YOU CAN LOSE HALF YOUR DUMB STARS IN THAT MODE!!
Ikr! If you had me running the characters, I would put more than 12 f****** characters! And give a choice between Classic/Traditional Mode and The Car Mode. I love Classic mode much better but im really OCD lol
Exactly! If I had control of the characters for 9 & 10, I would return all the characters from 8 & add 2 new characters for 9 & keep going from there. Why would you reject characters that already made an appearance? Added Shy guy & Kamek for 9 & what they do from MP games on? Cut them! Added Boo & Bowser jr in IT. What they do for 10? CUT THEM! Don’t reject & replace characters that were in previous games & how people love them. A LOT of people were rages in 10 cause of Boo not… Read more »
can your favorite space be a character/orb space?
for favorite characters i put bowser, bowser jr., koopa kid, and dry bowser. lawl. all of them are bad guys