Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Prima's Official Guide to Mario Party 9! This guide is packed with all of the witty tips and sneaky strategies you need to outwit Bowser and return all the stolen Mini Stars to the night sky!

How to Use This Guide

Let's take a peak at what you'll find inside each informative chapter of this guide.

How to Play

The next chapter of this guide reveals what's in store for you in Mario Party 9. Here we touch upon all Main Menu options, and also cover how traditional Mario Party games are played. All of the special game board spaces and dice are detailled here.

Game Boards

Mario Party 9 comes packed with several inventive game boards, each with its own special spaces and traits. The boards are all quite different from one another, so take a spin through our "game boards" chapter to learn all about each one!

Minigames

What would a Mario Party be like without minigames? This chapter covers each and every bite-sized battle you'll find yourself blazing through as you motor around those zany boards.

The minigames are grouped by type and sorted alphabetically to help you quickly find the ones you'd like to learn more about.

Though most minigames seem pretty straightforward, many have special exploits that can help you win more easily. Take a look and see for yourself!

Minigame Modes

Mario Party 9 has a lot more in store than just game boards. Visit the minigames menu to discover an assortment of new and exciting ways to play those those most excellent minigames!

Each unique Minigame mode challenges you to succeed in minigames and up your chances of becoming the champion.

Explore this informative chapter to dusciver special tips that will help you get the most out of every Minigame mode!

Extras

A handful of additional games are found in the Extras menu, and the games you find here have a little more going on than your run-of-the-mill minigame, adding even more depth to your Mario Party experience.

Check this chapter to learn more about these extra modes, including helpful tips and strategies for acing each one!

Museun Goodies

Nearly everything you accomplish in Mario Party 9 earns you and amount of special currency known as Party Points. Visit the Museum at any time to take a tour with Toad and view all of the special goodies you can unlock with your hard-earned points!