Mario Sports Mix

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Mario Sports Mix packs four fast-paced sports into a single party game. Play stripped-down versions of volleyball, hockey, dodgeball, and basketball with Mario characters. Each match lets you grab power-up items that boost your team's abilities. Modes include Exhibition play for up to four players and Tournaments with three difficulty levels. The Wii's controls let you swing a bat, throw a ball, or spike a volleyball with physical motions. The game adds four mini-games inspired by the sports mechanics. Smash Skate turns hockey into a chaotic skating battle. Bob-omb Dodge turns dodgeball into a slapstick brawl. Feed Petey and Harmony Hustle remix basketball and volleyball into mini-challenges. All modes support local multiplayer with split-screen. Released in 2010, it remains a niche pick for Mario fans with a house full of players. The mix of sports and party games works best in chaotic group settings.