• Each stage culminates in a Boss Battle.
• Collectively, players must combine their strength to defeat classic foes such as Bowser and King Boo, while still playing competitively to boost their own individual scores.
• Includes 80 mini-games that find players making pizzas, escaping haunted mansions, and racing snowmobiles.

Product Description ------------------- The party is back and bigger than ever -------------------------------------- Mario Party 9 takes the madcap family fun from Mario Kart Wii and blends it with the thrills-enty mini-game variety of Wii Party to create a fun-filled experience for up to four players. Choose from Mario, Luigi, Peach, and more in your bid to finish first in a board game-style contest crammed with surprises. Play Mario Party 9 with friends and experience all sorts of game modes, challenges, and enemies that will make everyone want to join in the fun! Play on your Nintendo Wii, or on your Nintendo Wii U in Wii Mode The latest installment in an ever-popular series, Mario Party 9 brings the kind of classic gaming that fans will love, as well as a host of new things to enjoy. There are playable characters from right across the Mushroom Kingdom, so pick one and get involved! You'll need to think one step ahead of your nents as you attempt to collect Mini Stars and conquer the evil Bowser. Having stolen all the Mini Stars in the sky, it's up to you to win them all back and become the Super Star. When you play Mario Party 9, you can expect 80 brand new mini-games that will have you making pizzas, racing snowmobiles, and escaping from haunted mansions. Play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and more. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img1_lg._V346731192_.jpg ) Puzzle-based fun in Goomba ing. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img2_lg._V346731198_.jpg ) Compete against your friends for Mini Stars. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img3_lg._V346731190_.jpg ) Grab your friends and family and captain the crew to victory ------------------------------------------------------------ In Party Mode, the Mario Party rulebook is rewritten as you play in a board game-style mode which lets up to four people move in one vehicle. Take turns as the vehicle's Captain and hit Dice Blocks to move forward. You'll need to get lucky in the spaces, find the best routes and positions, and try to push your nents into the tougher spots. Just remember the type of space your vehicle lands on will determine what mini-game you play. There is also the Boss Battle to enjoy. This brand new mini-game gives up to four players the chance to combine their powers to defeat a number of classic Mario bosses together. There are Mini Stars to collect as you go, plus you'll be working towards a face-to-face battle with the ultimate Super Mario Bros. nemesis himself, Bowser. It may seem like a team game as you defeat the bosses, but you'll also be competing for rankings as you win Mini Stars and clock up damage on each of the bosses. If you are lucky enough to get in the final blow, you'll even get a bonus. Different spaces produce different mini-games. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img4_lg._V346731185_.jpg ) Mini-game modes let you play without a board. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img5_lg._V346731188_.jpg ) Lets up to four people move in one vehicle. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img6_lg._V346731191_.jpg ) As if all that wasn't enough, there are lots of other modes available in the game that make it even more challenging. There are mini-game modes that let you play without a board, and the chance to hone your skills on individual games in Free Play mode. You can even try the Extras mode which features puzzle-based fun in Castle Clearout and Goomba ing! So join your favourite Mushroom Kingdom characters, as well as a few new faces, in the world of Mario Party and get busy! You'll have a great time playing alone, but if you feel the need to compete or just team up there are loads of multiplayer options to enjoy too! All that's left to do is decide when you want to have a fantastic Mario party! Key features ------------ * For the first time in the Mario Party franchise, each stage culminates in a Boss Battle. * Collectively, players must combine their strength to defeat classic foes such as Bowser and King Boo, while still playing competitively to boost their own individual scores. * Unique Captain Events on each stage give players a new way to change the shape of the game. Extensive multiplayer local and online options. * Includes 80 outrageous new mini-games that find players making pizzas, escaping haunted mansions, and racing snowmobiles. Features 80 brand new mini-games. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img7_lg._V346731189_.jpg ) Loads of multiplayer options to enjoy. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img8_lg._V346731194_.jpg ) Each stage culminates in a Boss Battle. view larger ( https://images-eu.ssl-images-.com/images/G/02/uk-videogames/2014/us/Nintendo/MarioParty9_NS_img9_lg._V346731195_.jpg ) Box Contains ------------ Game Disc