Mario Party 7

The game offers unlockable content, split‑screen multiplayer, and a mix of quiz, trivia, and action‑packed challenges that keep every gathering lively.

✦ Best for families or friends wanting local 2‑4 player party board games

Mario Party DS drops players into a shrunken adventure where classic Mario characters must navigate oversized environments, collect coins and stars, and avoid familiar hazards.

✦ Best for families seeking a fun, turn‑based board game with a single‑player story

Mario Party: Island Tour brings the classic board‑game party experience to the Nintendo 3DS, letting you travel to seven fresh islands in quick, bite‑size sessions.

✦ Best for families with nintendo 3ds

Mario Party 8 is the eighth installment of the Mario Party series on a home console and the first title in the franchise released for the Nintendo Wii.

✦ Best for families and casual gamers wanting motion-controlled wii multiplayer board game fun.

Mario Party 9 brings friends and family together on the Wii with a brand‑new board‑game style experience. Players travel in shared vehicles, hit dice blocks, and compete to collect Mini Stars while cooperating to defeat iconic bosses.

✦ Best for families seeking local couch co‑op board‑game fun

Mario Kart: Super Circuit brings classic Mario Kart excitement to the handheld, featuring 40 vibrant tracks that blend familiar favorites with new challenges.

✦ Best for families seeking portable, four-player kart fun

Wii Party U brings classic board games and fast‑paced mini‑games to the TV, letting players use the Wii U GamePad as a tabletop controller.

✦ Best for families and casual gamers seeking local wii u party fun

Mario Party 6 brings the classic board‑game fun of the series to the GameCube with a twist – a built‑in microphone lets you use your voice to influence the outcome of minigames.

✦ Best for local multiplayer families

Mario Party 5 lets players help Mario and his friends restore peace to Dream World by racing around a collection of all‑new game boards. Each board is filled with surprises, mini‑games, and strategic choices that keep the party lively.

✦ Best for families and casual gamers craving local split-screen board fun

The game supports both single‑player and split‑screen multiplayer, offering fast‑paced arcade action that’s perfect for casual sessions or competitive play. Its distinct kart handling and power‑up system keep each race fresh and exciting.

✦ Best for families with young kids

Dive into the Party Cube where Toad, Koopa and other pranksters hide birthday presents. Mario, Yoshi, Peach and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom must race through a circus of minigame trickery to claim the gifts.

✦ Best for families with young kids