Super Mario Party – Mini-game group fun for the Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch's latest game features 80 mini-games designed to make use of the capabilities of the Switch console's controller. — Nintendo/dpa

It's now as much a part of every Nintendo console as Mario Kart and The Legend Of Zelda. Nintendo's Super Mario Party unites all the Japanese game giant's characters in a big party where they try to find out who's the best.

And that, naturally, involves mini-games on a big board. Twenty characters are available and the goal is to collect as many of them as possible.

The 80 mini-games are designed to make use of the capabilities of the Switch console's controller. For example, the strength of a vibration might indicate where a treasure is hidden or when pumping water you have to move the controller up and down rapidly.

Party games require communication and cooperation and anyone who jumps into the game on their own is unlikely to keep playing for long. Rather than solitary play, this game is ideal for families or friends to play together.

Super Mario Party is available for the Nintendo Switch for around US$68 (RM285) and is suitable for all ages. – dpa