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Nintendo DS · Board, Card & Party
Mario Party DS
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Hudson Soft |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario Party |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 20 |
Developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo, Mario Party DS arrived on the Nintendo DS as a board, card or party game.
Among the 22 DS board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario Party series. The series also appears on other systems with Mario Party (N64) and Mario Party 3 (N64). Hudson Soft also made MySims Party, Bomberman Land Touch! and Miami Law for the DS.
Mario Party DS supports up to 2 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 DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Mario Party DS 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 DS cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max MP Points | 2214D1BC
0001869F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 5215E538
00420000
0215E53C
01C129BE
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Points in Puzzle Mode (Mario Puzzle Party) | 5215F79C
C5840CD8
0215F79C
E5840CD8
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Points in Puzzle Mode (Bob-omb Breakers) | 52160EA0
C58C3024
02160EA0
E58C3024
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Points in Puzzle Mode (Piece Out) | 521601B0
8582300C
021601B0
E582300C
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Points in Puzzle Mode (Block Star) | 5215DEF0
A5820040
0215DEF0
E5820040
D2000000
00000000 |
Mario Party DS walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Mario Party DS FAQ
Who made Mario Party DS?
It was developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo.
Is Mario Party DS multiplayer?
Yes. Mario Party DS supports up to 2 players.
How long does Mario Party DS take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Mario Party DS 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 DS 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.