We are getting close to the 10th home console release of Mario Party, a series that first released back in 1999. Mario Party 10 is exclusive to the Wii U and has some new additions players should really dig.



For the first time ever, someone can take control of the mighty Bowser and to  avoid being burnt, bumped or blasted away, players using Wii Remote controllers must co-operate to escape Bowser’s clutches – all the more difficult when the Bowser player can use the buttons, motion controls and touch screen of the Wii U GamePad to wreak havoc in unsuspecting ways.


Mario Party 10 also supports amiibo, players can scan in compatible amiibo and play the all new amiibo party. amiibo Party offers players the chance to bring their favourite characters to join in the fun, with up to 4 players competing on an ever-changing, interactive game board. Besides acting as a board game counter, players can use their amiibo to unlock themed boards designed in the signature style of each character, such as Mushrooms on the Mario board that make characters grow huge, or the Poltergust on the Luigi board that hoovers up the Stars of a player’s rivals. In addition, players can use their amiibo to collect special in-game Tokens that can later grant power-ups such as the ability to steal a rival’s Coins, or alter one quarter of the game board to a different character theme!


Players will be able to purchase the game on its own either in stores or through the Nintendo e-Shop for $69.95 or with a bonus Mario amiibo for $79.95. The game will be available on March 21st.