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T E X T F A Q
| Version 1.0 | 7/23/99 |
By: The Crippler
cripplerx@hotmail.com
Copyright Information
This FAQ is for private use only. It may not be reproduced or copied
in anyway. It may not be sold or used in anyway to make a profit.
The ASCII Art was designed by the author of this FAQ, and though I
don't know why anyone would want it, you may use it on a FAQ of your
own. I am not affiliated nor associated with Nintendo of America or
Nintendo of Japan, the makers of this game and system. Mario Party is
copyright (C) Nintendo of America, 1999. All other trademarks not
mentioned are respected.
This FAQ was released so late because I got caught up writing
FAQs for all the other games I own and forgot to start this
one when the game was new. Did you know that Mario Party is
currently second on the most rented games list?
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Table of Contents
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1) Updates
2) Intro
3) Controls
4) The Basics
5) FAQ
6) Characters
7) Items
8) Hints and Tips
9) Boards
10) Credits
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1) Updates
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7/15/99 (Version 1.0)
- FAQ Release
- All sections added.
- Guide is complete.
- Will be updated again, however.
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2) Intro
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Mario Party is one hell of a game; probably one of the best so far
for the N64. It's a party game, yet the fun board game idea and
mini games make it an adventure as well. It supports multiplayer for
up to four players; in fact, I recommend playing with some friends.
Here is the game's story taken directly from the instruction manual:
Mario looked around and smiled. Throwing a party had been an excellent
idea. It had been a long time since they had all gotten together. All
his friends were there: Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi - even Wario and Donkey
Kong. They laughed and talked about all the adventures they had shared
together in the past. But what was there to do now?
The conversation turned to their dreams for the future. Amazingly, they
all envisioned the same thing...
To become a Super star upon whom everyone in the world could rely.
Then Wario asked, "Which one of us is the biggest Super star?"
"I am! It's me!" they all shouted. The gang couldn't come to an agreement
because they each wanted to be the best. They needed to prove once and
for all who truly was number one.
Suddenly, Toad had an idea. "Isn't a Super star someone who helps others
when they're in trouble?"
Everyone realized he was right. Then Toad told them about a Warp Pipe in
Mushroom Village that could take you anywhere you wanted to go. Surely
there were people on the other side of that Pipe who needed their help.
They all ran as fast as they could to Mushroom Village and jumped into
the Warp Pipe. But none of them knew what exciting adventures awaited
them on the other side...
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3) Controls
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The controls are very basic in the game and there's not a lot you
can say about them......
A - Jumps when rolling dice, selects options for you when beginning
the game, and is used in some Mini Games.
B - Used in some Mini Games.
Analog Stick - Also selects options for you and is used in many Mini
Games.
For now, that's all you need to know about the controls.
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4) Basics
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Beginning The Game
When you begin the game, you see a small land with Toad sitting
there and you are asked to choose your destination. Go right
down the warp pipe to begin the board game (which is explained
in the rest of this FAQ). Here are the other options:
- Mushroom Shop: You buy things here using the coins that you've
gained in the previous games that you have played.
- Mushroom Bank: This is where you can deposit the things that
you've bought from the mushroom shop, as well as learn how many
stars and coins you've earned from previous games.
- Option House: Obviously, this is where you can set a few of
your options. You can do things such as changing the type of
music you're going to hear and fool around with game data.
- Mini Game House: This is where you play any mini games you
have bought as well as buy mini games that you have already
played.
- The Raft: This leads you to Mini Game Island, the 1-player mode
in the game.
- Warp Pipe: Like said before, go in here to begin your four
player game of Mario Party.
Mario Party Game Beginning
After going down the warp pipe, you are asked to set your
options for the up-coming game......
Character Choosing
You then select which character you are going to be out of six
possible characters (see section #6). If you are playing by
yourself, the other 3 players will be filled by the computer.
Anytime there are not 4 human players, the other positions
are filled by computers but you select their characters.
Number of Turns
When selecting your options before the game, you are asked how
many turns you will do. You are given the option of twenty for
light play, thirty-five for standard play, and fifty for heavy
play. A turn is when all four of the players have each rolled.
Fifty turns will take hours, believe me. I recommend twenty for
a nice little game or thirty-five if you plan on playing for
awhile.
Rolling The Dice
There's no actual dice in the game; instead, there is a spinning
block above your head when selecting which place you will go in
and to roll. The spinning block has numbers 1-10 on it, and when
you press the A Button, your player will jump in the air and
stop the block from moving. The number that you hit when you jumped
appears and that's what you get. You can't see the numbers when
the block is spinning or time your jump. It's all luck.
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5) FAQ
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Q: What's considered a turn?
A: When selecting your options before the game, you are asked how
many turns you will do. You are given the option of twenty for
light play, thirty-five for standard play, and fifty for heavy
play. A turn is when all four of the players have each rolled.
Fifty turns will take hours, believe me. I recommend twenty for
a nice little game or thirty-five if you plan on playing for
awhile.
Q: Are there any hidden characters in the game?
A: No.
Q: How do I access Bowser's Magma Mountain and Eternal Star?
A: Complete the first six stages and collect 1000 coins. You must
buy things in the shop, including the key to the Magma Mountain,
while playing in those six stages. After that, the Magma Mountain
can be played. Get 100 stars in the Magma Mountain stage. Then a
special event will appear and the Eternal Star stage will appear
after that.
Q: How many mini games are there total?
A: 154.
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6) Characters
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Name: Mario
Board: Mario's Rainbow Castle
Rating: ****
Name: Luigi
Board: Lugi's Engine Room
Rating: ****
Name: Donkey Kong
Board: DK's Jungle Adventure
Rating: ***
Name: Peach
Board: Peach's Birhtday Cake
Rating: ***
Name: Wario
Board: Wario's Battle Canyon
Rating: *****
Name: Yoshi
Board: Yoshi's Tropical Island
Rating: *****
Other characters:
- Toad
- Bowser
- Koopa
- Thwomp
- Red Bob-omb
- Black Bob-omb
- Goomba
- Baby Bowser
- Pirahna Plant
- Bubba
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7) Items
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These are the things that you can purchase in the mushroom shop
in the beginning of the game.
Item: Record
Cost: 50 Coins
Use: At the jukebox in the options house.
Item: Parrot
Cost: 50 Coins
Use: He makes fun of other characters' voices at the options house.
Item: Minus Block
Cost: 100 Coins
Use: Appears at random; makes you lose coins.
Item: Slow Block
Cost: 100 Coins
Use: Block with numbers 1-3.
Item: Mecha Fly Guy
Cost: 100 Coins
Use: Minigame house; it counts for you.
Item: Speed Block
Cost: 200 Coins
Use: Block with numbers 8-10.
Item: Plus Block
Cost: 200 Coins
Use: Gives you the number of coins that you see.
Item: Warp Block
Cost: 200 Coins
Use: It changes the location of the players on the board.
Item: Event Block
Cost: 200 Coins
Use: Makes either Bowser, Koopa Troopa, or Boo appear.
Item: Casino Box
Cost: 300 Coins
Use: You put your coins on the line.... If you win, the amount of
coins you had get doubled. If you lose, the amount of coins you
had gets reduced by half.
Item: Lucky Box
Cost: 400 Coins
Use: Get an extra 10% on the coins you collect.
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8) Hints / Tips
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Special thanks to Cheat Code Central for these (see credits).
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Bowser's Magma Mountain stage
Complete the first six stages and collect 1000 coins. You must buy things
in the shop, including the key to the Magma Mountain, while playing in
those six stages. After that, the Magma Mountain can be played.
Eternal Star stage
Get 100 stars in the Magma Mountain stage. Then a special event will
appear and the Eternal Star stage will appear after that.
Special shop items
Complete the Eternal Star stage. Then the ending sequence will appear.
After that, special items may be bought in the shops.
Extra songs
Purchase the record from the Mushroom shop to unlock extra songs on the
Bowser's Magma Mountain and Eternal Star stages.
Bumper Ball Maze 1
Go to the mini-game island and beat Toad in the slot car derby (Goal
stage).
Bumper Ball Maze 2
Beat all fifty mini-games on the mini-game island.
Bumper Ball Maze 3
Beat the first two Bumper Ball Maze mini-games to unlock the third.
Alternate title screen
Complete the game with a character to feature that person as the main
character on the title screen.
Get coins easily
Select any three characters. Then, stop at the final round of game and turn
all the CPU players into players 2P, 3P and 4P. All stars and coins may
now be easily collected.
Win without playing
Start the adventure or pot of skills game as normal. Then, press Start as
soon as the game begins to display the settings screen. Press A, then
choose "Controller Settings" and change all human players into CPU
players. The game will play automatically. If you wish to collect any coins
or stars, change the CPU players back into human players.
GAME SHARK CODES
Upper Left Character Rolls 10
800D62D3 000A
Upper Left Character Rolls Modifier
800D62D3 00??
Upper Left Character 99 Coins
810F32B8 0063
Upper Left Character No Coins
810F32B8 0000
Upper Left Character Coins Modifier
810F32B8 00??
Upper Left Character 99 Stars
810F32BC 0063
Upper Left Character No Stars
810F32BC 0000
Upper Left Character Stars Modifier
810F32BC 00??
Upper Right Character Rolls 10
800D6317 000A
Upper Right Character Rolls Modifier
800D6317 00??
Upper Right Character 99 Coins
810F32E8 0063
Upper Right Character No Coins
810F32E8 0000
Upper Right Character Coins Modifier
810F32E8 00??
Upper Right Character 99 Stars
810F32EC 0063
Upper Right Character No Stars
810F32EC 0000
Upper Right Character Stars Modifier
810F32EC 00??
Lower Left Character Rolls 10
800D635B 000A
Lower Left Character Rolls Modifier
800D635B 00??
Lower Left Character 99 Coins
810F3318 0063
Lower Left Character No Coins
810F3318 0000
Lower Left Character Coins Modifier
810F3318 00??
Lower Left Character 99 Stars
810F331C 0063
Lower Left Character No Stars
810F331C 0000
Lower Left Character Stars Modifier
810F331C 00??
Lower Right Character Rolls 10
800D639F 000A
Lower Right Character Rolls Modifier
800D639F 00??
Lower Right Character 99 Coins
810F3348 0063
Lower Right Character No Coins
810F3348 0000
Lower Right Character Coins Modifier
810F3348 00??
Lower Right Character 99 Stars
810F334C 0063
Lower Right Character No Stars
810F334C 0000
Lower Right Character Stars Modifier
810F334C 00??
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9) Boards
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Board Selection
There are 8 boards that you have to choose from. They are
all rated in difficulty with a star (*). Here are the boards and
the things you should know about them:
#1 DK's Jungle Adventure
Difficulty: *
This is one of the easiest boards in the game. It's very normal
as it holds a few multiple paths where you will have to choose a
few times. There are also thwomps on the board, which are big, huge
enemies made out of stone. If you want to get past them, the
charge is ten coins. The object of this board is to collect the
golden bananas at the end of the course.
#2 Mario's Rainbow Castle
Difficulty: *
This is the easiest board in the game. There are no objects blocking
your way, and there is almost no strategy needed. All you have to
do is have 20 coins when you meet Toad at the end of the board. Then
you cash in the coins for a star. It's the easiest board to get coins
on.
#3 Peach's Birthday Cake
Difficulty: **
Peach's Birthday Cake is fairly difficult with one main hazard on
it. You may have to face a part of the board where you are doomed;
you meet Bowser. You'll find a Goomba in front of a loop. He tells
you that you must buy a seed for 10 coins. You then choose out of
4 seeds. 1 seed is bad and it will lead you to the path of Bowser.
The other 3 seeds are good and allow you to get to Toad via the
main path. You must have at least 30 coins when you meet the Goomba!
The Bowser path is brutal, believe me.
#4 Yoshi's Tropical Island
Difficulty: **
Yoshi's Tropical Island is actually made up of two islands
connected with bridges. The bridges on the course are guarded
by Thwomps who let you pass if you pay them. If you are the
first to pass, you may determine how much it will cost to get by
for the rest of the game. Every time another character comes
to the Thwomp, the price is raised by one coin.
#5 Wario's Battle Canyon
Difficulty: **
This board is based on 5 islands with a bob-omb war occuring
at the same time. On each island there is a bob-omb firing
a cannon. If you reach the bob-omb on your island, they will
shoot you to another one of the islands. This is what the islands
look like on an overhead view:
* *
*
* *
#6 Luigi's Engine Room
Difficulty: ***
Luigi's Engine Room is huge and is full of loops, and turns. You
will have to learn the concept of the doors for this board. After
each turn, some doors go up, and some go down. If you come to a
closed door you cannot pass. There is also a guy on the board that
will open a door for you, but it burns a hole in your pocket (it
costs 20 coins).
#7 Bowser's Magma Mountain
Difficulty: ***
Being that this is Bowser's level, it is extremely difficult
and will really annoy you. It is a long board, and everytime
you want to take a shortcut, you must win 2 games in order
to keep all of your coins. Also, if you land on a Bowser space,
all other spaces on the board will be red for 2 turns.
#8 Eternal Star
Difficulty: ***
This is the hardest board in the game without a doubt. Once
again, it is run by Bowser, and he has gotten rid of Toad!
In order to get a star, you must put 20 coins on the line and
play one of Bowser's buddies in a Mini Game.
Board Spaces
Here is what happens when you land on the following board
spaces:
- Blue Space: Gain 3 Coins
- Red Space: Lose 3 Coins
- Bowser Space: Toad/Bowser Switch Places
- Question Mark Space: Different things depending on the board.
- Blue Exclamation Point Space: 1-Player Mini Game
- Red Bowser Space: A Bowser Mini Game
- Blue Mushroom: Options such as poison yourself and move roll again.
After each turn (each player has rolled once) a mini game is
played. They could be 2 on 2, or 1 on 3, depending on where
you're standing. If you're on a blue space but the others are on
a red space, it's the three of them versus the two of you.
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10) Credits
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Nintendo (http://www.cheatcc.com) ..... Great game!
Cheat Code Central (http://www.cheatcc.com) ..... Gave me permission to use
codes/hints.
GameFAQs (http://www.gamefaqs.com) ..... Publishes my FAQs.
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