And by the way HJ, can you think of three retro minigames from the previous Mario Party series for Puzzle Mode? Just a reminder... Thanks.The Shattered Legacy said:
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- Thread starter Jimmy T.
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Boards
To fit the theme of 10 and nostalgia, the boards have been crafted from the deepest memories of Mario and crew. The last two boards are unlockable.
-Mushroom Kingdom and World-
Harking to the days of the firsts few games (1, Lost Levels, 3) this board is simple but still full of surprises to keep players guessing. Traverse through grassland, ocean, underground, sky and much more in a familiar land! Beware warp zones that take you to places unexpected! Use the Magic Construction item to create new terrain within worlds, and uncover both new warp routes and hidden secrets (ie hidden blocks). You might also uncover blocks when using the Destruction items to remove pathways.
-Sarasaland-
A land with eastern influenced architecture, and Daisy's home kingdom. The unique feature of this board is that it is compact but spans three levels that share pathways but whose space and event layout can vary significantly. The Construction/Destruction items change all three levels paths simultaneously. Expect to see some events involving Sea Pop, Sky Pop, and Superball Flowers. Classic Rules.
-Dinosaur Land and Yoshi's Island-
Tropical paradises in their own right, the idyllic settings of the SMW games provide great places to explore secrets and discover new routes. The Construction/Destruction items only work when players enter the Forest of Illusion and the Valley of Bowser, but at those times they can cause great grief in your rivals! The style in this game is Race to the Finish, starting from the final world of Yoshi's Island, through to completing Dinosaur Land as per SMW.
-All Cup Tour-
While not explicitly 16 full courses back to back, this board still provides a lot of twists and turns with intricate connections between sections of each track to make it feel like a genuine Mario Kart race. The Construction/Destruction items serve to make certain connections lengthier or shorter, or create or destroy new connections. Items available become both more powerful and cheaper as you fall further behind your rivals. Race to the Finish style.
-Delfino Plaza-
Another tropical locale filled with many nooks and crannies. Yoshis and fruits abound can help uncover the mysteries of the plaza while careful use of the Construction/Destruction items can create FLUDD pathways or seal others with graffiti. This board uses a Mission style rule set which still goes by turns but is based on achieving a certain number of quests to earn Shine Sprites.
-Diamond City-
The enterprising Wario makes his masterpieces of microgames in this well to do township, and despite his greed somehow still has his cronies/employees stay with him. Different sections of the board have themes based on Wario's employees, and there are many many mini game spaces in this board. Construction items allow for more exploration in each theme and between themes while Destruction items make the action fast and frantic. Mission style - every turn you get points for consecutive minigame winning chains, so do your best to win them all!
-Donkey Kong Island-
The intense jungle beat pounds into your minds as you go on a perilous quest to harvest bananas from the island and avoid Kremling attacks. Winding pathways that seem to connect air, ground, sea and cave seamlessly make this board highly confusing but it is surprisingly easy to find your way at the goal - even if you didn't want to be there. This board allows players to use the Construction item to place banana tally barriers to prevent others from accessing certain ares unless they have over - or UNDER - a certain number of bananas. But they are just as easily destroyed. Utilize animal buddies and blast barrels to maneuver quickly and cash in with the most bananas to win! Gold Rush style - collect as many bananas before arriving at the goal.
-Gold Mushroom Kingdom-
Everything is coated in glorious gold! This is essentially like the first board, but with themes drawing from the NSMB and SM3D series games to make a vibrant and chaotic stage on which to collect as many coins as conceivably possible before hitting the turn limit. Use the Gold items to boost the coin earnings, and clever use of Star and Moon Coins to warp and save coin status will lead to victory. Construction and deconstruction items both help with the gold harvest. Gold Rush style with turn limit.
-Bowser Castle and Dark World-
Unlockable through story. Obviously fed up that the Mario crew forgot about his role in their history, Browser went overboard and created this conglomerate of his castles and the dark world of SMB3, complete with army units and airships. A huge stage where Construction and Destruction of Tanks and Airships provides some alteration in route but ultimately provides simple alternatives. This board is quite evil for destroying your coins or other progress, be careful! Available to play all four objective rules (Classic, Race, Mission, Gold Rush).
-Rainbow Road and Good Egg Galaxy-
Unlockable from Extras. The final frontier of space is no match for the stellar aspirations of the Mario crew! Planet hopping and rainbow cruising are both pastimes out of this world, but uniting them has never been such a dream born! This board excels in construction/destruction item use, where whole planets and planetary systems can be created or destroyed in a flash. The rainbow road provides a constant network even if interplanetary Launch Stars are broken or inaccessible, but it too can be manipulated nearly to heart's content. Rosalina's watch over here allows higher chances of her blessing. Available to play all four objective rule sets.
To fit the theme of 10 and nostalgia, the boards have been crafted from the deepest memories of Mario and crew. The last two boards are unlockable.
-Mushroom Kingdom and World-
Harking to the days of the firsts few games (1, Lost Levels, 3) this board is simple but still full of surprises to keep players guessing. Traverse through grassland, ocean, underground, sky and much more in a familiar land! Beware warp zones that take you to places unexpected! Use the Magic Construction item to create new terrain within worlds, and uncover both new warp routes and hidden secrets (ie hidden blocks). You might also uncover blocks when using the Destruction items to remove pathways.
-Sarasaland-
A land with eastern influenced architecture, and Daisy's home kingdom. The unique feature of this board is that it is compact but spans three levels that share pathways but whose space and event layout can vary significantly. The Construction/Destruction items change all three levels paths simultaneously. Expect to see some events involving Sea Pop, Sky Pop, and Superball Flowers. Classic Rules.
-Dinosaur Land and Yoshi's Island-
Tropical paradises in their own right, the idyllic settings of the SMW games provide great places to explore secrets and discover new routes. The Construction/Destruction items only work when players enter the Forest of Illusion and the Valley of Bowser, but at those times they can cause great grief in your rivals! The style in this game is Race to the Finish, starting from the final world of Yoshi's Island, through to completing Dinosaur Land as per SMW.
-All Cup Tour-
While not explicitly 16 full courses back to back, this board still provides a lot of twists and turns with intricate connections between sections of each track to make it feel like a genuine Mario Kart race. The Construction/Destruction items serve to make certain connections lengthier or shorter, or create or destroy new connections. Items available become both more powerful and cheaper as you fall further behind your rivals. Race to the Finish style.
-Delfino Plaza-
Another tropical locale filled with many nooks and crannies. Yoshis and fruits abound can help uncover the mysteries of the plaza while careful use of the Construction/Destruction items can create FLUDD pathways or seal others with graffiti. This board uses a Mission style rule set which still goes by turns but is based on achieving a certain number of quests to earn Shine Sprites.
-Diamond City-
The enterprising Wario makes his masterpieces of microgames in this well to do township, and despite his greed somehow still has his cronies/employees stay with him. Different sections of the board have themes based on Wario's employees, and there are many many mini game spaces in this board. Construction items allow for more exploration in each theme and between themes while Destruction items make the action fast and frantic. Mission style - every turn you get points for consecutive minigame winning chains, so do your best to win them all!
-Donkey Kong Island-
The intense jungle beat pounds into your minds as you go on a perilous quest to harvest bananas from the island and avoid Kremling attacks. Winding pathways that seem to connect air, ground, sea and cave seamlessly make this board highly confusing but it is surprisingly easy to find your way at the goal - even if you didn't want to be there. This board allows players to use the Construction item to place banana tally barriers to prevent others from accessing certain ares unless they have over - or UNDER - a certain number of bananas. But they are just as easily destroyed. Utilize animal buddies and blast barrels to maneuver quickly and cash in with the most bananas to win! Gold Rush style - collect as many bananas before arriving at the goal.
-Gold Mushroom Kingdom-
Everything is coated in glorious gold! This is essentially like the first board, but with themes drawing from the NSMB and SM3D series games to make a vibrant and chaotic stage on which to collect as many coins as conceivably possible before hitting the turn limit. Use the Gold items to boost the coin earnings, and clever use of Star and Moon Coins to warp and save coin status will lead to victory. Construction and deconstruction items both help with the gold harvest. Gold Rush style with turn limit.
-Bowser Castle and Dark World-
Unlockable through story. Obviously fed up that the Mario crew forgot about his role in their history, Browser went overboard and created this conglomerate of his castles and the dark world of SMB3, complete with army units and airships. A huge stage where Construction and Destruction of Tanks and Airships provides some alteration in route but ultimately provides simple alternatives. This board is quite evil for destroying your coins or other progress, be careful! Available to play all four objective rules (Classic, Race, Mission, Gold Rush).
-Rainbow Road and Good Egg Galaxy-
Unlockable from Extras. The final frontier of space is no match for the stellar aspirations of the Mario crew! Planet hopping and rainbow cruising are both pastimes out of this world, but uniting them has never been such a dream born! This board excels in construction/destruction item use, where whole planets and planetary systems can be created or destroyed in a flash. The rainbow road provides a constant network even if interplanetary Launch Stars are broken or inaccessible, but it too can be manipulated nearly to heart's content. Rosalina's watch over here allows higher chances of her blessing. Available to play all four objective rule sets.
In a world both separate to our own and that of the Marioverse, there exists a fantastic nebula known as the Nostalas. Harboring the powers of nostalgia, it creates a realm which is so believable that it transcends the bounds of reality and dreams.
It was at one gathering by the Mario crew where they discussed the possibility of celebrating their history with a good old Mario Party, when a dreamlike figure called Divo, the Lord of Nostalgia, materialized and promised to create a party world to capture the essence of their memories and of Mario Party. It was an offer too good to refuse.
Naturally however, Bowser was never let in on the plan, and when news came in from his troops of this anniversary party, he was full of wrath. "How dare they forget me, the Koopa King, without whom they will not have had memories of such conflict and peace! Let's crush their hopes and take over the Kingdom while we are at it!" Sending three of his trusted minions, Dry Bones, Hammer Bro and Magikoopa, Bowser readied his army for a relentless attack.
Little did he knowf that his son Junior had chosen to venture out as well, releasing a confused Koopa Kid from obscurity, and then vanishing into the party. What goal does he have...?
Oblivious to all this, Mario and crew begin festivities. But will their nostalgia be a fatal distraction to the calamity that is sure to unfold? Perhaps a guiding voice from the heavens may save them and Divo...
It was at one gathering by the Mario crew where they discussed the possibility of celebrating their history with a good old Mario Party, when a dreamlike figure called Divo, the Lord of Nostalgia, materialized and promised to create a party world to capture the essence of their memories and of Mario Party. It was an offer too good to refuse.
Naturally however, Bowser was never let in on the plan, and when news came in from his troops of this anniversary party, he was full of wrath. "How dare they forget me, the Koopa King, without whom they will not have had memories of such conflict and peace! Let's crush their hopes and take over the Kingdom while we are at it!" Sending three of his trusted minions, Dry Bones, Hammer Bro and Magikoopa, Bowser readied his army for a relentless attack.
Little did he knowf that his son Junior had chosen to venture out as well, releasing a confused Koopa Kid from obscurity, and then vanishing into the party. What goal does he have...?
Oblivious to all this, Mario and crew begin festivities. But will their nostalgia be a fatal distraction to the calamity that is sure to unfold? Perhaps a guiding voice from the heavens may save them and Divo...
Items:
Mushroom - Makes the player roll 2 dice blocks.
Golden Mushroom - Makes the player roll 3 dice blocks.
Mini Mushroom - Makes the player go through hidden pathways of the board.
Poison Mushroom - Makes the player move 1-3 spaces in their next turn.
Mega Mushroom - Causes another player to lose half of their coins when hit.
Blue Koopa Shell - Steals 10 coins from another player when hit.
Spiny Shell - Steals 5 Ministars from another player when hit.
Bowser Shell - Steals 1 star from another player when hit.
Luma - A Duel Minigame begins when the player faces another rival for coins or ministars.
Thunderbolt - Causes the leader to lose half of their ministars and coins when hit.
Bowser Hole - Causes Bowser to appear on the board and cause trouble.
P-Wing - Moves the player directly to the Star.
Mushroom - Makes the player roll 2 dice blocks.
Golden Mushroom - Makes the player roll 3 dice blocks.
Mini Mushroom - Makes the player go through hidden pathways of the board.
Poison Mushroom - Makes the player move 1-3 spaces in their next turn.
Mega Mushroom - Causes another player to lose half of their coins when hit.
Blue Koopa Shell - Steals 10 coins from another player when hit.
Spiny Shell - Steals 5 Ministars from another player when hit.
Bowser Shell - Steals 1 star from another player when hit.
Luma - A Duel Minigame begins when the player faces another rival for coins or ministars.
Thunderbolt - Causes the leader to lose half of their ministars and coins when hit.
Bowser Hole - Causes Bowser to appear on the board and cause trouble.
P-Wing - Moves the player directly to the Star.
Unlockables
Similar to unlocking things in both the early MPs and games like MP7/8, you can use accumulated coins, mini stars/bananas and stars to purchase various items and use them.
Characters:
Dry Bones - defeat Dry Bones in Story Mode twice, or purchase him for 50 stars.
Hammer Bro - defeat Hammer Bro in Story Mode twice, or purchase him for 50 stars.
Magikoopa - defeat Magikoopa in Story Mode twice, or purchase him for 50 stars.
Bowser Jr - clear Story Mode.
Minigame Modes
Magma Mountain - purchase for 100 ministars and play at least three duel mini games.
Midway Madness - purchase for 100 ministars and play at least fifteen FFA/1vR mini games.
Warped Orbit - purchase for 100 ministars and play at least five GP1vR, and ten GP2v2 or GP1v1v2 mini games.
Puzzle Mode New A - 25 stars when Story Mode completed.
Puzzle Mode New B - 25 stars when Story Mode completed.
Sound Room
Character Voice Bundles - purchase for 25 ministars for each group of characters (Heroes and Ladies, Super Supporters, Cunning Crew, Wild Ones, and Formidable Foes). 25 ministar cost for the remaining character voices.
Music - total of four extra batches (minigames, boards, story and modes, and orchestral versions of key themes) each costing 25 ministars.
Difficulty Modes
Final Star/Brutal - 50 ministars or 500 coins.
Superstar/Expert - 75 ministars or 750 coins.
Millennium Star/Ultimate - 100 ministars or 1000 coins.
Staff records - 25 ministars or 250 coins.
Minigames
Any minigame can be unlocked for 50 coins.
Collection
Character models - use an AR card, or 10 stars each.
Board features - 50 coins each.
Diorama scenes - 5 stars each. Other models not included.
Miscellaneous
Alternate title screens - play relevant board and then purchase screen for 250 coins each (10 total).
Star Bank (increases value of deposits by 20%) - 75 stars.
Extras Mode Galaxy and Mirror - 25 stars.
Super Mario Galaxy/Rainbow Road board - 125 stars.
Omake video scenes (CG) - 50 ministars each.
Loyal Customer (exchanges coin to ministar, and coin to star rates to 1 for 1) - 75 stars.
!In game, 20coins = 1star = 5ministars. In normal bank, 10coins = 1ministar, 50coins = 1star.!
Similar to unlocking things in both the early MPs and games like MP7/8, you can use accumulated coins, mini stars/bananas and stars to purchase various items and use them.
Characters:
Dry Bones - defeat Dry Bones in Story Mode twice, or purchase him for 50 stars.
Hammer Bro - defeat Hammer Bro in Story Mode twice, or purchase him for 50 stars.
Magikoopa - defeat Magikoopa in Story Mode twice, or purchase him for 50 stars.
Bowser Jr - clear Story Mode.
Minigame Modes
Magma Mountain - purchase for 100 ministars and play at least three duel mini games.
Midway Madness - purchase for 100 ministars and play at least fifteen FFA/1vR mini games.
Warped Orbit - purchase for 100 ministars and play at least five GP1vR, and ten GP2v2 or GP1v1v2 mini games.
Puzzle Mode New A - 25 stars when Story Mode completed.
Puzzle Mode New B - 25 stars when Story Mode completed.
Sound Room
Character Voice Bundles - purchase for 25 ministars for each group of characters (Heroes and Ladies, Super Supporters, Cunning Crew, Wild Ones, and Formidable Foes). 25 ministar cost for the remaining character voices.
Music - total of four extra batches (minigames, boards, story and modes, and orchestral versions of key themes) each costing 25 ministars.
Difficulty Modes
Final Star/Brutal - 50 ministars or 500 coins.
Superstar/Expert - 75 ministars or 750 coins.
Millennium Star/Ultimate - 100 ministars or 1000 coins.
Staff records - 25 ministars or 250 coins.
Minigames
Any minigame can be unlocked for 50 coins.
Collection
Character models - use an AR card, or 10 stars each.
Board features - 50 coins each.
Diorama scenes - 5 stars each. Other models not included.
Miscellaneous
Alternate title screens - play relevant board and then purchase screen for 250 coins each (10 total).
Star Bank (increases value of deposits by 20%) - 75 stars.
Extras Mode Galaxy and Mirror - 25 stars.
Super Mario Galaxy/Rainbow Road board - 125 stars.
Omake video scenes (CG) - 50 ministars each.
Loyal Customer (exchanges coin to ministar, and coin to star rates to 1 for 1) - 75 stars.
!In game, 20coins = 1star = 5ministars. In normal bank, 10coins = 1ministar, 50coins = 1star.!
More on Party, Story, Minigame and Extra Modes
The boards in Party Mode have different objectives. Briefly, they are:
Classic - stars and coins, nothing too different.
Race to the Finish - much like MP3DS, get to the end first. There are usually restrictions on mushroom items in this mode. Collecting coins and ministars increases your dice's size (e.g. from 1-3 with 0 coins to 1-10 with 50) and total distance moved respectively.
Mission - something other than Stars/ministars/coins is the ultimate objective. However those three stats usually help in raising the board objective stat. Has a turn limit similar to Classic.
Gold Rush - a modified variation of Car Mode in MP9. Players amass coins (or bananas in one instance) and ministars before arriving at checkpoints and eventually a goal. Turn limits are generally enforced for each section of the board.
All party modes are playable with 2-4 players.
Story mode sees you run through the first nine boards with Mushroom World/Kingdom always first and Bowser Castle/Dark World last. The unlockable characters will appear at least once each run through, though one of the three will challenge you a second time. Bowser Jr is your rival on boards 3,6,9 and you must beat him to progress. There is a boss battle but it is against Bowser and only after completing the 9th board.
Minigame Modes:
Faire Square - typical free play mode.
Pagoda Peak - typical get x wins mode.
Sweet Dream - kinda like a puzzle mode won through minigames, make delicious desserts and net the most points.
Magma Mountain - typical duel minigame elimination mode.
Midway Madness - combination of decathlon styled and endless modes.
Warped Orbit - GamePad mini game exclusive modes not dissimilar to Rocket Rascals. Except more warped.
Extras
Galaxy Area - experience the thrill of space travel and grab a few ministars to take back!
Mirror World - a strange domain where the power of the GamePad transforms the rules at any turn!
The boards in Party Mode have different objectives. Briefly, they are:
Classic - stars and coins, nothing too different.
Race to the Finish - much like MP3DS, get to the end first. There are usually restrictions on mushroom items in this mode. Collecting coins and ministars increases your dice's size (e.g. from 1-3 with 0 coins to 1-10 with 50) and total distance moved respectively.
Mission - something other than Stars/ministars/coins is the ultimate objective. However those three stats usually help in raising the board objective stat. Has a turn limit similar to Classic.
Gold Rush - a modified variation of Car Mode in MP9. Players amass coins (or bananas in one instance) and ministars before arriving at checkpoints and eventually a goal. Turn limits are generally enforced for each section of the board.
All party modes are playable with 2-4 players.
Story mode sees you run through the first nine boards with Mushroom World/Kingdom always first and Bowser Castle/Dark World last. The unlockable characters will appear at least once each run through, though one of the three will challenge you a second time. Bowser Jr is your rival on boards 3,6,9 and you must beat him to progress. There is a boss battle but it is against Bowser and only after completing the 9th board.
Minigame Modes:
Faire Square - typical free play mode.
Pagoda Peak - typical get x wins mode.
Sweet Dream - kinda like a puzzle mode won through minigames, make delicious desserts and net the most points.
Magma Mountain - typical duel minigame elimination mode.
Midway Madness - combination of decathlon styled and endless modes.
Warped Orbit - GamePad mini game exclusive modes not dissimilar to Rocket Rascals. Except more warped.
Extras
Galaxy Area - experience the thrill of space travel and grab a few ministars to take back!
Mirror World - a strange domain where the power of the GamePad transforms the rules at any turn!
Minigame Examples
Free For All (FFA) - minigames where everyone is for themselves. Some of these minigames also qualify as Duel Minigames.
e.g. Gold and Pilfer - the aim is for each player to use Gold Flowers and make their opponents drop coins/bags/chests to pick up, but beware anti coins that will make you drop some of your earnings and stun you.
1 vs Rivals (1vR) - minigames that pit one player against at least two others.
e.g. The Goom, The Pa and the Ugly - the solo player operates a Giant Goomba mech and tries to jump on and trample his/her rivals. The rivals have two options to defeat the solo player; last until the end of the round, or ground pound the mech enough times to break it. To make things harder, Goombas fall into the arena at random and at the solo player's will, and they stun team players if they're hit - though using Goombas as trampolines to go for a ground pound is a good strategy.
2 vs 2 (2v2) - minigames where two teams of two duke it out. Like you'd expect, some of these minigames are adapted to be Duel Minigames. Note that many of these minigames have varying controls between the two players on a team.
e.g. Disasterly Duos - if you remember Destruction Duet, this is going along the same principle... at first. Until you realize that the more you bash the Bowser statue, stuff starts falling into both teams' areas. Like Bob-ombs. And falling spikes. The goal is still to destroy your team's statue first, but you'll also have to watch your health meter (three each) since if you get hit by enough debris/obstacles, you'll be out and cripple your team. Also beware booby trapped areas of your own statue.
Battle - minigames that are essentially FFA but distribute payout based on the pot and rankings.
e.g. Volley Folly - 4-player Dead Man's Volley of LOZ fame, with Koopa Shells at first, then Bob-ombs, then Bullet Bills... You get some leniency in earlier rounds and speeds since Koopa Shells deal little damage. Bullet Bills on the other hand knock you out instantly. Items can spawn on the arena randomly for collection - Mushrooms restore some health, Peppers increase power, and Syrups increase your timing allowance.
GamePad 1 vs Rivals (GP1vR) - like Mic Minigames of old, this mode pits someone with the GamePad against everyone else with Wiimotes. While the GamePad offers some advantages regarding viewpoints and direct interaction, usually their mission is harder, or their actions less decisive.
e.g. Dance Dance Re-boo-lution - the solo player makes a dance routine similar to Move to the Music or Mario Bandstand by swiping the screen or tapping it, and the team players respond with timed movements of their own. Whenever all the team succeeds, the solo player must continue their routing a la The Beat Goes On making their routine longer and longer - however the team only needs to repeat the last stanza added. The solo player has only one chance to miss before they lose, so be careful.
GamePad 2 vs 2 (GP2v2) - needs two GamePads. Essentially the Wiimote players have to achieve a goal with assistance from the GamePad players.
e.g. Screw Drivers - the Wiimote players race against each other as per any racing minigame in the series, but the GamePad players have a mission not dissimilar to Silly Screws but with touch and shoulder button controls added in to make it a bit tougher - optimizing the inner gears of the screwdriver racers is the key to winning the race for your partner.
GamePad 1 vs 1 vs 2 (GP1v1v2) - needs two GamePads. Players with GamePads have to battle on two fronts - against the other GamePad player and the Wiimote team - while the team's main goal is to survive and possibly mess around with the GamePad players' plans. It is possible for the team and one GamePad player to joint win, but never possible for both GamePad players to joint win.
e.g. Minis Mark Again - the GamePad players have to direct their Mini toys to a certain area and then use said Minis to attack the opposition as well as the team. The team starts with 3 health each but any stray collision with a Mini costs them health. A GamePad player loses if 5 or their Minis gets attacked in any form, from either the team's attacks or the opposing GamePad player.
Control - a special mini game type only found in Mirror World, where one player controls the intensity of the action in game while the other players fight for victory. A fifth person may control the GamePad in this mode and let four Wiimote players get involved.
e.g. A Cut Above - sorta like one of the Wii Sports Resort swordplay games or Clean Cut. The GamePad player determines how the objects presented should be cut, and for how long they can last before disappearing. Then the Wiimote players must use their pointer to trace the cut line like in Crazy Cutters, while avoiding cutting things like Bob-ombs the GP player may send at them.
Bowser - a typical Bowser styled mini game where failure equals pain.
e.g. One Few Over The Koopa's Nest - players control paragliders hurtling toward a fortress guarded by shell cannons. Avoid the shots and try to land safely on the rooftop, but beware fire breath and spiny shells that WILL take you down.
Rosalina - much like Donkey Kong mini games of old. May award Ministars instead of coins.
e.g. Rosalina's Nice World - a slippy slidy arena filled with coins/mini stars but also lots of pitfalls. Collect anything you can and knock your rivals down to stop them from doing the same!
Free For All (FFA) - minigames where everyone is for themselves. Some of these minigames also qualify as Duel Minigames.
e.g. Gold and Pilfer - the aim is for each player to use Gold Flowers and make their opponents drop coins/bags/chests to pick up, but beware anti coins that will make you drop some of your earnings and stun you.
1 vs Rivals (1vR) - minigames that pit one player against at least two others.
e.g. The Goom, The Pa and the Ugly - the solo player operates a Giant Goomba mech and tries to jump on and trample his/her rivals. The rivals have two options to defeat the solo player; last until the end of the round, or ground pound the mech enough times to break it. To make things harder, Goombas fall into the arena at random and at the solo player's will, and they stun team players if they're hit - though using Goombas as trampolines to go for a ground pound is a good strategy.
2 vs 2 (2v2) - minigames where two teams of two duke it out. Like you'd expect, some of these minigames are adapted to be Duel Minigames. Note that many of these minigames have varying controls between the two players on a team.
e.g. Disasterly Duos - if you remember Destruction Duet, this is going along the same principle... at first. Until you realize that the more you bash the Bowser statue, stuff starts falling into both teams' areas. Like Bob-ombs. And falling spikes. The goal is still to destroy your team's statue first, but you'll also have to watch your health meter (three each) since if you get hit by enough debris/obstacles, you'll be out and cripple your team. Also beware booby trapped areas of your own statue.
Battle - minigames that are essentially FFA but distribute payout based on the pot and rankings.
e.g. Volley Folly - 4-player Dead Man's Volley of LOZ fame, with Koopa Shells at first, then Bob-ombs, then Bullet Bills... You get some leniency in earlier rounds and speeds since Koopa Shells deal little damage. Bullet Bills on the other hand knock you out instantly. Items can spawn on the arena randomly for collection - Mushrooms restore some health, Peppers increase power, and Syrups increase your timing allowance.
GamePad 1 vs Rivals (GP1vR) - like Mic Minigames of old, this mode pits someone with the GamePad against everyone else with Wiimotes. While the GamePad offers some advantages regarding viewpoints and direct interaction, usually their mission is harder, or their actions less decisive.
e.g. Dance Dance Re-boo-lution - the solo player makes a dance routine similar to Move to the Music or Mario Bandstand by swiping the screen or tapping it, and the team players respond with timed movements of their own. Whenever all the team succeeds, the solo player must continue their routing a la The Beat Goes On making their routine longer and longer - however the team only needs to repeat the last stanza added. The solo player has only one chance to miss before they lose, so be careful.
GamePad 2 vs 2 (GP2v2) - needs two GamePads. Essentially the Wiimote players have to achieve a goal with assistance from the GamePad players.
e.g. Screw Drivers - the Wiimote players race against each other as per any racing minigame in the series, but the GamePad players have a mission not dissimilar to Silly Screws but with touch and shoulder button controls added in to make it a bit tougher - optimizing the inner gears of the screwdriver racers is the key to winning the race for your partner.
GamePad 1 vs 1 vs 2 (GP1v1v2) - needs two GamePads. Players with GamePads have to battle on two fronts - against the other GamePad player and the Wiimote team - while the team's main goal is to survive and possibly mess around with the GamePad players' plans. It is possible for the team and one GamePad player to joint win, but never possible for both GamePad players to joint win.
e.g. Minis Mark Again - the GamePad players have to direct their Mini toys to a certain area and then use said Minis to attack the opposition as well as the team. The team starts with 3 health each but any stray collision with a Mini costs them health. A GamePad player loses if 5 or their Minis gets attacked in any form, from either the team's attacks or the opposing GamePad player.
Control - a special mini game type only found in Mirror World, where one player controls the intensity of the action in game while the other players fight for victory. A fifth person may control the GamePad in this mode and let four Wiimote players get involved.
e.g. A Cut Above - sorta like one of the Wii Sports Resort swordplay games or Clean Cut. The GamePad player determines how the objects presented should be cut, and for how long they can last before disappearing. Then the Wiimote players must use their pointer to trace the cut line like in Crazy Cutters, while avoiding cutting things like Bob-ombs the GP player may send at them.
Bowser - a typical Bowser styled mini game where failure equals pain.
e.g. One Few Over The Koopa's Nest - players control paragliders hurtling toward a fortress guarded by shell cannons. Avoid the shots and try to land safely on the rooftop, but beware fire breath and spiny shells that WILL take you down.
Rosalina - much like Donkey Kong mini games of old. May award Ministars instead of coins.
e.g. Rosalina's Nice World - a slippy slidy arena filled with coins/mini stars but also lots of pitfalls. Collect anything you can and knock your rivals down to stop them from doing the same!
Does the game map need to be updated/expanded? It MUST be updated.
Puzzle Mode IMO should have all puzzle mini games that exist in the series, so:
Mario's Puzzle Party (1-4 players)
Bob-omb Breakers (1-4)
Piece Out (1-2)
Block Star (1-4)
Stick and Spin (1-2)
Puzzle Pillars (1-2)
Triangle Twisters (1-2)
Castle Clearout (1-2)
Kick out Chomping Frenzy.
The two new puzzle modes:
Shroomy Sliders - if you've ever played Rush Hour or Klotski, this is pretty much it. If you don't, essentially you have to get a certain block out of the field by moving other blocks to open a path for the special block to escape. Touch controls, 50 levels.
Space Innovators - imagine Dr Mario in 3D but with matching combos like Wario's Woods (squares, diagonals, and orthogonals). A/B to rotate left/right, X/Y to rotate up/down, and shoulders to spin view. Z shoulders to see levels of blocks more closely, and moving GamePad/flicking screen also adjusts view. This game is slow to accommodate the initial difficulty of working in three dimensions but will pick up rather quickly, so be careful!
Mario's Puzzle Party (1-4 players)
Bob-omb Breakers (1-4)
Piece Out (1-2)
Block Star (1-4)
Stick and Spin (1-2)
Puzzle Pillars (1-2)
Triangle Twisters (1-2)
Castle Clearout (1-2)
Kick out Chomping Frenzy.
The two new puzzle modes:
Shroomy Sliders - if you've ever played Rush Hour or Klotski, this is pretty much it. If you don't, essentially you have to get a certain block out of the field by moving other blocks to open a path for the special block to escape. Touch controls, 50 levels.
Space Innovators - imagine Dr Mario in 3D but with matching combos like Wario's Woods (squares, diagonals, and orthogonals). A/B to rotate left/right, X/Y to rotate up/down, and shoulders to spin view. Z shoulders to see levels of blocks more closely, and moving GamePad/flicking screen also adjusts view. This game is slow to accommodate the initial difficulty of working in three dimensions but will pick up rather quickly, so be careful!
Info on hosts:
Divo, Lord of Nostalgia - a mystical denizen of the nostalgic worlds of Nostalas, and somewhat of a prodigy at creating hyper-realistic illusions. He takes the form of a mix between Merlon and Geno, complete with red hair and blue robes, while his personality is probably best described as rather arrogant but genuinely pleased to see people enjoy his creations. He is the primary host of the game and guides the players in Party, Story and Minigame modes.
Etoiline, Ambassador of Dreams - Divo's assistant and ambassador for Nostalas to the Star Spirits. Her specialty is to fill those who experience the power of surreal nostalgia with euphoria and longing, making them repeat their enjoyment of the magical experience. Unlike her boss, she is quite humble and seems rather inclined to attribute much of the success to Divo even if she was the one who really make the experience unforgettable. She awards bonuses in Classic and Gold Rush rule set games, and operates Puzzle Mode, Extras Mode and the Star Galleria. She appears like a feminized Dimentio with Merluvlee color palette, star motif, and head styled on Grace from Mario Golf.
Rosalina - the mother of the stars and keeper of the galaxy. She assists the Mario crew with her space. She also appears as the guide for Galaxy Tour.
Bowser - the demonic Koopa King. Rules over his board and otherwise frightens everyone at his space. It's rumored that you face him after besting Junior, but in what...?
Diddy Kong - hosts Donkey Kong Island. His acrobatic talent allows him to help the crew almost immediately, even if they're on opposite parts of the island.
Jimmy T and Mona - cohost Diamond City. In the off season from micro games, Jimmy T can be seen clubbing while Mona keeps job hopping.
Lumas - support Rosalina and also host Good Egg Galaxy/Rainbow Road. It's rumored that the Lumas have color preferences when helping the crew - e.g. Yellow Luma likes helping the Heroes and Ladies.
Divo, Lord of Nostalgia - a mystical denizen of the nostalgic worlds of Nostalas, and somewhat of a prodigy at creating hyper-realistic illusions. He takes the form of a mix between Merlon and Geno, complete with red hair and blue robes, while his personality is probably best described as rather arrogant but genuinely pleased to see people enjoy his creations. He is the primary host of the game and guides the players in Party, Story and Minigame modes.
Etoiline, Ambassador of Dreams - Divo's assistant and ambassador for Nostalas to the Star Spirits. Her specialty is to fill those who experience the power of surreal nostalgia with euphoria and longing, making them repeat their enjoyment of the magical experience. Unlike her boss, she is quite humble and seems rather inclined to attribute much of the success to Divo even if she was the one who really make the experience unforgettable. She awards bonuses in Classic and Gold Rush rule set games, and operates Puzzle Mode, Extras Mode and the Star Galleria. She appears like a feminized Dimentio with Merluvlee color palette, star motif, and head styled on Grace from Mario Golf.
Rosalina - the mother of the stars and keeper of the galaxy. She assists the Mario crew with her space. She also appears as the guide for Galaxy Tour.
Bowser - the demonic Koopa King. Rules over his board and otherwise frightens everyone at his space. It's rumored that you face him after besting Junior, but in what...?
Diddy Kong - hosts Donkey Kong Island. His acrobatic talent allows him to help the crew almost immediately, even if they're on opposite parts of the island.
Jimmy T and Mona - cohost Diamond City. In the off season from micro games, Jimmy T can be seen clubbing while Mona keeps job hopping.
Lumas - support Rosalina and also host Good Egg Galaxy/Rainbow Road. It's rumored that the Lumas have color preferences when helping the crew - e.g. Yellow Luma likes helping the Heroes and Ladies.
I'm going to speed through Spaces and Items since it's a drag lmao
Spaces
Common spaces appear on practically every board regardless of ruleset.
Blue - gain 3 coins
Red - lose 3 coins
Happening - triggers a board event
Rosalina - receive a helpful boost or play a Rosalina Minigame
Bowser - endure a painful setback or play a Bowser Minigame
Item - receive an item at random, depending on your ranking
Bank - pass and deposit coins or ministars, land and take out the balance of your choice
Classic Rules:
Chance Time - everyone's favorite game-changer. Now featured in Yachtzee styled dice rolls!
Battle - start a battle minigame
Lucky - take a special route to score big
Unlucky - a horrible path with nothing but despair
Minigame - choose from a variety of minigame types to play from
Race Rules:
Dash - take another go but roll only the standard 1-3 dice block
Back - move backwards on your next turn
Stop - lose your turn next move
Shortcut - jump ahead by taking an easier path
Backstreet - a winding road with more distance to cover
Shuffle - alter turn order
Mission Rules:
Home - return to to the start of the map
Exchange - exchange stats for other stats (e.g. ministars to minigame win streak)
Boom - objective stat grows by 10%
Bust - objective stat falls by 10%
Gold Rush Rules:
Revolution - everyone now has an equal number of coins/bananas/ministars!
Bonus - get a boost simply by passing over, but land on it and you get even more!
Challenge - winner of next minigame gets a 3x boost to winnings
Spaces
Common spaces appear on practically every board regardless of ruleset.
Blue - gain 3 coins
Red - lose 3 coins
Happening - triggers a board event
Rosalina - receive a helpful boost or play a Rosalina Minigame
Bowser - endure a painful setback or play a Bowser Minigame
Item - receive an item at random, depending on your ranking
Bank - pass and deposit coins or ministars, land and take out the balance of your choice
Classic Rules:
Chance Time - everyone's favorite game-changer. Now featured in Yachtzee styled dice rolls!
Battle - start a battle minigame
Lucky - take a special route to score big
Unlucky - a horrible path with nothing but despair
Minigame - choose from a variety of minigame types to play from
Race Rules:
Dash - take another go but roll only the standard 1-3 dice block
Back - move backwards on your next turn
Stop - lose your turn next move
Shortcut - jump ahead by taking an easier path
Backstreet - a winding road with more distance to cover
Shuffle - alter turn order
Mission Rules:
Home - return to to the start of the map
Exchange - exchange stats for other stats (e.g. ministars to minigame win streak)
Boom - objective stat grows by 10%
Bust - objective stat falls by 10%
Gold Rush Rules:
Revolution - everyone now has an equal number of coins/bananas/ministars!
Bonus - get a boost simply by passing over, but land on it and you get even more!
Challenge - winner of next minigame gets a 3x boost to winnings
Items can be generally categorized as Movement, Attacking, Defensive, or Special.
Movement items are classic things like Mushrooms, Magic Lamps, Warp Pipes and items thrown on the board that knock opponents off course. Movement items are removed from Race to the Finish,
Attacking items steal coins from other players (like Bullet Bill) or make rivals lose their coins or items (like Spiny Shell).
Defensive items either protect from attacks (including coin stealing from Pink Boos) or allow players to passively collect coins (e.g. Heart absorbs attacks and converts 25% coin damage received into coins earned).
Special items include the Construction and Destruction Items (with different names on each board), Bowser and Rosalina pendants that create another one of their spaces, and items that can affect how the star operates - e.g. Platinum Star changes star values of board stars to double (including ministars) for a few turns.
Movement items are classic things like Mushrooms, Magic Lamps, Warp Pipes and items thrown on the board that knock opponents off course. Movement items are removed from Race to the Finish,
Attacking items steal coins from other players (like Bullet Bill) or make rivals lose their coins or items (like Spiny Shell).
Defensive items either protect from attacks (including coin stealing from Pink Boos) or allow players to passively collect coins (e.g. Heart absorbs attacks and converts 25% coin damage received into coins earned).
Special items include the Construction and Destruction Items (with different names on each board), Bowser and Rosalina pendants that create another one of their spaces, and items that can affect how the star operates - e.g. Platinum Star changes star values of board stars to double (including ministars) for a few turns.