Mario Party 4

(マリオパーティ4)

Platform: Nintendo GameCube™ (GC)
Publisher / Developer: Nintendo
Region: Japan / Asia
Product code: DOL-P-GMPJ
Genre: Party / Mini-Games / Board Game
Release year: 2002

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🎉 What kind of game is it?

Mario Party 4 is a party board game-style video game featuring Mario series characters. Players compete in:

• Board game-style maps

• Over 70 mini-games (1v1, 2v2, 4-player free-for-all)

• Special events, luck-based items, and interactive boards

It emphasizes multiplayer fun and has a mix of skill, strategy, and randomness.

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🎮 Gameplay overview

• Game modes:

  • Standard Party Mode (board game progression)

  • Mini-Game Mode (play mini-games individually or in groups)

  • Story Mode / Challenge Mode (single-player objectives)

• Players: Up to 4 players locally

• Mini-game variety:

  • Racing, skill-based challenges, luck-based puzzles

⚠️ Japanese edition uses Japanese menus and instructions.

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🌍 Region & compatibility

• Designed for Japanese / Asian GameCube systems

• To play on non-Japanese/Asian consoles, a Freeloader is required

• Local multiplayer only; no online support

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⭐ Why it’s notable

• Classic Mario Party gameplay with updated mini-games and graphics for GameCube

• Popular for party gaming with friends and family

• Introduces new boards and mini-games exclusive to this edition

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📌 Who should consider it?

• Fans of party and mini-game collections

• Players wanting a GameCube multiplayer experience

• Collectors of Mario Party series Japanese editions