Mario Party N64
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- Mario Party - N64 Nintendo 64 Game Cartridge PAL UK £34.95
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £44.03 | £34.95 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £47.49 | £34.95 | £71.67 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £41.72 | £14.00 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £52.34 | £34.95 | £126.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £46.90 | £34.95 | £71.68 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £41.28 | £17.99 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £41.28 | £17.99 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £42.32 | £17.99 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £44.23 | £34.95 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £41.98 | £34.95 | £57.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £45.07 | £34.95 | £71.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £52.56 | £34.95 | £119.95 | 10 |
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Game History
Mario Party was developed by Hudson Soft (now Konami) and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 console. The game was directed by Kazuo Yahagi and represented a collaborative effort to create a new party game experience featuring Nintendo's iconic Mario franchise characters.
Mario Party was released in Japan on December 21, 1998, followed by a North American release on February 1, 1999. The game became one of the first major party games designed for console multiplayer gameplay, arriving during a period when the N64 was establishing itself as a social gaming platform.
The game received positive critical reception upon launch, with reviewers praising its colorful presentation, accessible gameplay, and appeal as a multiplayer experience. It performed well commercially, establishing strong sales that demonstrated market appetite for party-style games on home consoles. The success led to Nintendo and Hudson Soft developing numerous sequels across multiple platforms.
Mario Party holds historical significance for collectors today as the original entry in what would become one of Nintendo's most successful franchises. The N64 version is valued by enthusiasts as the starting point of the series and represents an important moment in video game history when party games gained mainstream acceptance. Original copies, particularly complete versions with boxes and manuals, command respectable prices in the used game market.
The game introduced several mechanics that became series staples, including the board game format where players move around a game board, mini-games between turns, and the emphasis on four-player local multiplayer. The mini-game collection drew inspiration from WarioWare-style quick gameplay experiences, though that series would not debut until several years later.
An interesting aspect of Mario Party's development was Hudson Soft's ability to secure the Mario license for this experimental genre, reflecting Nintendo's willingness to allow partners creative freedom during the N64 era. The game's success established Hudson Soft as a key Nintendo partner and validated the party game genre for console releases, influencing industry trends throughout the following decade.