Mario Party Classic
Nintendo 64 · Board, Card & Party
Mario Party 2
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario Party |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 23 |
Developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo, Mario Party 2 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a board, card or party game.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 13 N64 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario Party series; on the N64 you can also try Mario Party and Mario Party 3. The series also appears on other systems with Mario Party DS (DS) and Mario Party Advance (GBA). Hudson also made Bomberman 64, Bomberman 64: The Second Attack and Centre Court Tennis for the N64.
Mario Party 2 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Mario Party 2 is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
Mario Party 2 cheats & codes
100 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Mini-Game Modifier | 810F93C8 0000 |
|---|---|
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | F10ADD80 2400 |
| Activator 1 P1 | D00F8F94 0000 |
| Activator 2 P1 | D00F8F95 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D10F8F94 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | D00F8F9C 0000 |
Mario Party 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Mario Party 2 FAQ
When did Mario Party 2 come out on the N64?
Mario Party 2 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Mario Party 2?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
Is Mario Party 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Mario Party 2 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Mario Party 2 take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Mario Party 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mario Party 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.