Guide Note

Mario Party DS is a 2007 puzzle game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo for the DS. The game is the eleventh title in the long-running Mario Party series, featuring characters from the Super Mario Bros. franchise and frantic mini-games.

Fast Facts

1. Developer: Hudson Soft
2. Publisher: Nintendo
3. Platform: Nintendo DS
4. Genre: Puzzle
5. Mode: Single-player, Multiplayer
6. ESRB Rating: Everyone (E)
7. Release Date: November 19, 2007

There are eight playable characters in Mario Party DS: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Toad, Wario, Waluigi, Princess Daisy and Princess Peach. The game is progressed by choosing a character and controlling them through a series mini-games, attempting to win each game and progress on to the next. There are a total of 74 mini-games included in the game, each with their own unique theme. In one game you dodge soccer balls, while in another you'll be attempting to blow out candles before your opponent. The game also incudes mini-games in which you challenge bosses from the Super Mario Bros. universe, such as Bowser.