Mario Party 9 is a board game where up to four players ride together in a shared vehicle, rolling dice to advance through themed stages while collecting Mini Stars. The twist: everyone moves as a group instead of splitting up, and whoever's captaining the vehicle triggers special events tied to that board space. Minigames pop up throughout—80 total, covering everything from assembling pizzas to racing snowmobiles—and performance earns points that determine your star haul. Boss battles appear at set intervals, pitting all players against a single opponent in cooperative challenges where you still compete for the highest individual score. Different paths branch off as you progress, so routes vary between sessions. Party Points you rack up unlock items for future matches.
