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Mario Party DS for Nintendo DS brings the popular party game fun in mini format directly to the handheld - and proves that you don't need a home console for a successful Mario party. With a colorful mix of board game mechanics, over 70 varied mini-games and typical Nintendo charm, Mario Party DS is a real highlight for on the go - whether alone or with friends.

The story of Mario Party DS begins when Bowser shrinks Mario and his friends and banishes them to a miniature world full of surprises and dangers. But instead of giving up, the mini versions of Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong and co. engage in an exciting competition through various game boards to fight their way back to their normal size.

Just like in classic Mario Party games, players roll the dice, move across colorful game boards and collect stars while competing in mini-games. The mini-games in Mario Party DS are perfectly adapted to the capabilities of the Nintendo DS: Some use the touch screen, others the stylus, the microphone or the classic buttons - so every game is varied and interactive. Whether you have to blow, tap, turn or drag - no two mini-games are the same.

A big advantage: Mario Party DS can be played locally with up to four players using just one game card in the download game - ideal for spontaneous fun with friends. But Mario Party DS also impresses in single-player mode with a story mode, tournaments and challenges that provide long-term motivation.

Graphically, Mario Party DS impresses with loving character models, detailed game boards and atmospheric background music. The intuitive controls of Mario Party DS and the typical Mario moments make it a title that will delight both younger players and long-time Nintendo fans.

Whether for a game night on the go or for the collection at home - Mario Party DS is a real must-have for anyone who wants to combine fun, competition and friendship in one game. Mario Party DS is the perfect mix of luck, skill and chaos - and exactly what you'd expect from a Mario Party game.