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About Super Mario Party
Super Mario Party is a multiplayer board game developed by NDCube and published by Nintendo for the Switch. Released in October 2018, it brings the Mario Party series to modern consoles with a focus on local and online multiplayer. Players race across a board to collect stars, navigating spaces that trigger mini-games like puzzles, reflex tests, and battles. The game supports single-player, co-op, and 4-player modes, blending traditional board game strategy with chaotic Mario-style antics. It’s a family-friendly option for quick bursts of competition, leaning into the series’ legacy of colorful chaos over deep mechanics.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on rolling dice to move around the board, with each space triggering a mini-game that rewards stars or penalties. Mini-games range from rhythm-based challenges to physics puzzles, but many feel like rehashed ideas from past Mario Party entries. Each turn involves reacting to random prompts, like pressing buttons in sync or solving timed puzzles, before moving to the next space. The Switch’s touchscreen and Joy-Cons are used for specific interactions, though most gameplay revolves around quick reflexes or luck. Sessions typically last 30, 60 minutes, with the board’s design forcing players to block opponents or snatch rare star spaces. Progression is driven by collecting stars, but the game offers little beyond the initial campaign.
What Players Think
Community feedback is split: 70.1/100 on IGDB (164 ratings) reflects its appeal as a party game but highlights lack of depth. Average playthroughs clock in at 7.8 hours, with only 32% of players completing the main campaign. Moods are mixed, 67% label it “fun” and “chaotic,” while 33% call it “frustrating” due to repetitive mini-games. Critics note it “delivers what Mario Party always has: lightweight fun, but nothing impressive.” Players often mention the 80 mini-games “feel like filler after 10 hours” and “prioritize accessibility over meaningful strategy.” Positive reviews praise the board’s unpredictable pacing, but many agree it’s “better with friends who don’t mind quick matches.”
PlayPile's Take
Super Mario Party is a must-play for households with multiple Switch owners craving lighthearted competition. It thrives in short, 2, 4 player sessions but lacks the depth to sustain long-term engagement. Price isn’t listed here, but as a Nintendo Switch staple, it’s reasonably priced. No achievements to track, so completion is purely optional. If you want a game that’s easy to pick up for parties but doesn’t demand replayability, this fits. It’s not a classic, but it reliably delivers the goofy Mario charm that fans expect.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
70.1
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