Mario Party 3
About the Game
Once again, join Mario and his friends and help them in their journey to become a superstar! We bring you a new game called Mario Party 3, which is packed with plenty of mini-games for you! We bring you the third installment to the Mario Party series, where Mario and his friends are behind the Millennium Star!ย ย
Mario Party 3 is a party video game released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000. Developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo, it is the third entry in the Mario Party series. The game builds upon the board-game formula established by its predecessors while introducing new characters, items, game boards, and multiplayer features.
๐ฒ A Competition for the Millennium Star
The story revolves around the Millennium Star, a celestial being that wishes to determine who is most worthy of becoming the Superstar.
To prove yourself, you must compete across several game boards and collect stars while facing off against other characters from the Mushroom Kingdom.
The main objective remains simple:
- Collect coins
- Purchase stars
- Win minigames
- Finish with the highest score
At the end of the match, the character with the most stars is declared the winner.
๐ Play as Familiar Mario Characters
Mario Party 3 features a roster of characters from the Mario universe.
Playable characters include:
- Mario
- Luigi
- Princess Peach
- Yoshi
- Wario
- Donkey Kong
- Daisy
- Waluigi
This was the first Mario Party game to feature Daisy and Waluigi as playable characters.
๐ Board Game Action With Strategic Choices
The core gameplay takes place on themed game boards.
During each turn, you:
- Roll a dice block.
- Move across the board.
- Collect or lose coins.
- Trigger board events.
- Participate in a minigame.
Stars are usually purchased for coins when you reach the Star Space.
Managing coins becomes just as important as winning minigames.
๐ฎ More Than 70 Minigames
Mario Party 3 includes a large collection of minigames.
These activities appear after each round and are divided into categories such as:
- 4-Player Minigames
- 1 vs 3 Minigames
- 2 vs 2 Minigames
- Battle Minigames
- Duel Minigames
Examples include:
- Tidal Toss
- Mario's Puzzle Party
- Eatsa Pizza
- Chip Shot Challenge
- Vine With Me
Each minigame tests different skills, including timing, movement, memory, and strategy.
๐ The Item System Expands
One of the biggest additions in Mario Party 3 is the expanded item system.
You can obtain and use various items to influence the outcome of a match.
Examples include:
- Mushroom
- Skeleton Key
- Warp Block
- Reverse Mushroom
- Bowser Phone
Items create more strategic opportunities than in previous Mario Party games.
๐ Battle Mode and Duel Mode
Mario Party 3 introduced a dedicated Duel Mode.
In this mode:
- Two characters compete directly.
- Partners can be recruited.
- Coins are used to summon allies.
- The goal differs from standard Party Mode.
This feature provides an alternative way to play beyond traditional board matches.
๐ New Features Compared to Mario Party 2
| Feature | Mario Party 2 | Mario Party 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Playable | No | Yes |
| Waluigi Playable | No | Yes |
| Duel Mode | No | Yes |
| Expanded Item System | Limited | Yes |
| 70+ Minigames | No | Yes |
๐ก Gameplay Tips
- Save coins for stars whenever possible.
- Use items strategically rather than immediately.
- Pay attention to board events that can change star locations.
- Practice Duel Mode to learn item management and partner strategies.
- Winning minigames consistently often determines the final outcome.
๐ฎ EmulatorJS Controls
Nintendo 64 Controls
- Arrow Keys = Move
- Z = A Button
- X = B Button
- Enter = Start
- Right Shift = Z Trigger
- A = C-Left
- S = C-Down
- D = C-Right
- W = C-Up
Mobile Controls
- Virtual Analog Stick = Move
- A Button = Confirm
- B Button = Cancel
- C Buttons = Context Actions
- Start = Pause Game
โ FAQ
Who developed Mario Party 3?
Hudson Soft developed the game, and Nintendo published it for the Nintendo 64.
Which characters debuted as playable characters?
Daisy and Waluigi became playable for the first time in the Mario Party series.
How many minigames are included?
The game contains more than 70 minigames across multiple categories.
What is Duel Mode?
Duel Mode is a separate game mode where two characters compete directly using partners and special rules.
