A best-of retrospective pulling a hundred minigames and five boards from across the series, cleanly redone. Online play finally works well, and balance is king again as luck and strategy fight over the win. Clever fan service, perfect for game nights.
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Category
Party / Minigame4 players3+
Co-op
Description
Mario and friends compete on classic boards brought up to date, between strategy and luck. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2021. Boards drawn from the early entries, around a hundred minigames pulled from the series and online play with friends.
Mario Party Superstars review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Rediscovering a hundred minigames pulled from across the series' history around a classic board instantly rekindles the spirit of game night with friends. Instant pickup, the chaos of dice rolls and broken alliances, and challenges of dexterity and reflex alike keep everyone on edge. Convivial, accessible and built for belly laughs, round after round, with no learning curve to slow the fun.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,6 GB📅29/10/2021
Published by Nintendo
Mario Party Superstars (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
A board, the dice and a handful of minigames are all it takes to reignite old rivalries. Everyone shuffles their tokens forward, watching for the right moment to leapfrog a rival, and a last-second swing can flip the whole game. The luck factor grates as much as it revives hope, but that pinch of madness is exactly what sparks the laughter. A sociable classic you'll happily pull out again.
Is Mario Party Superstars still worth playing in 2026?
Mario Party Superstars hits exactly where its predecessors disappointed: it draws from the boards and minigames of the historic entries, restoring the classic formula fans long demanded. Controls respond instantly, the hundred-minigame selection covers wide ground, and online play with friends finally smooths out long-distance nights. Chance can still upend a well-played game, which frustrates competitors. But as a dependable festive board game, its relevance stays complete today.
