Mario Party is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. It is the first game in the Mario Party series, and is one of the best-selling titles on the N64, with over 8.41 million copies sold worldwide.
The game takes place on a game board of six cells, each representing a different mini-game. Players control a Mario character and compete against up to three other players for the most stars. Stars can be obtained by winning mini-games, completing quests, or collecting special cards.
The game has a total of 20 mini-games, each mini-game has a different gameplay and goal. Some mini-games require players to race against each other to reach a destination, while others require players to cooperate to complete a mission.
Mario Party is highly appreciated for its fun and engaging gameplay. The game has won many awards, including the Nintendo Power Game of the Year Award.