The 10 best Mario Party minigames of all time

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Mario Party is at its best when both the boards and minigames are fun and engaging. Although you need both to create a complete experience, the minigames seem to take a lot of the spotlight. There have been hundreds of these end-of-the-round bouts to compete in since the series’ beginnings. Some of these bite-size games are definitely better than others, though. Here are the ten best minigames in Mario Party history.

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Bowser’s Big Blast is all luck and no skill, but that is what makes it one of the most intense and nerve-wracking minigames in Mario Party history. All four players take turns choosing a switch to activate, with one of them always being the one to cause the big Bowser balloon to explode and eliminate you from the game. The tension that rises from waiting for confirmation if you chose the right or wrong switch is not found in many other video games.

Crazy Cutters has all four combatants tracing the outline of a Mario enemy type. Whoever stays on the line best wins by freeing the trapped creature inside. We love the simplicity of this minigame and how there is a small level of skill to it. It’s an enjoyable game that does not take too long to get through but isn’t too short that you forget about it.

Dungeon Duos is a 2v2 game with both teams working their way through various obstacles. Your advancement will require you to work with your teammate, having them operate a switch, and then you taking over to transport each other over. We love the teamwork aspect of this match. The competition here makes it an easy choice for this list.

Face Lift is a lovely nod to Super Mario