The host is back in party planning mode, preparing for the biggest bash of his life. Mario is inviting some new guests this time around, including Mario Tennis stars Waluigi and Daisy.

Mario Party 3 will deliver the same frantic four-player fun found in the first two games, but with totally new features. Mario's party coordinators have been extremely busy over the past year, designing insanely challenging game boards, all-new mini-games, and a fresh selection of special items and characters. If you thought Mario's fiestas were a blast in the past, just wait until you experience his latest party Pak - the third time's a charm, you know!

Mario and his friends will commence a frenzied competition at the drop of a party hat - or even a Star. This time around, the Mushroom Kingdom crew is partying down to figure out who deserves to keep the Millennium Star which has just fallen into Princess Peach's courtyard. Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Wario and DK decide to solve their dispute in the only logical manner: by playing board games filled with challenging four-player mini-games!

Even though the game boards are all new, the basic rules are the same as always. On each game board, one to four human players compete against each other to see who can collect the most Stars. If there is a tie, then the player with the most Coins comes out on top. In addition to Mario Party 3's multi-player mode, there is also a deep single-player game where players endeavor to defeat computer opponents, unlocking secret options and bonuses along the way.

Mario Party 3 is full of surprises, like a new special item which gives your character door-to-Star service on the back of magical genie. To whet your appetite even more, check out the screen shots which show off some of Mario Party 3's coolest mini-games and game boards.