When used, the Warp Block will appear above the player using it. The maximum amount of Coins the player can choose is equivalent to the amount of Coins of the participant who has the least amount of Coins prior to the duel. After this, the player will have the option to choose how much is to be dueled for. The player will then choose an opponent to duel in a duel minigame. When used, the player using it will summon a Goomba. When this item is used, the player using it will steal the item from a randomly chosen opponent. Unlike in Mario Party 3, where the player can discard this item whenever they would like it, this option is not present in this title. The key will open the gate – the player will be let through, and the gate will be locked again.
This item is activated automatically whenever a player who possesses it is about to run into a locked gate. If the player rolls the same digits on both Dice Blocks (e.g., two "9's"), the player gets 10 Coins. The two digits that the player rolls are added up together, and the player will move that many spaces. When used, this item allows the player to roll two Dice Blocks instead of one. Items are also procured by playing item minigames. The offer of the shop varies with the number of turns played and the current rank of the player.
As the group continues to argue, a sinister event is taking place on the other side of the unnamed world. She reveals her name to be Peach Land and the characters double over in irony. Peach suddenly interrupts the group claiming she has a name they can all agree on. Thanks to Wario, an argument breaks out on what to call this new world. But Wario is unhappy with that name, and introduces his own name Wario Land. One day Mario and friends (save for Wario) decide to create a new world. No adventure more trying, no reward more grand. So Mario and friends took on this new quest, to defeat the King Koopa and prove who's the best! They went deep into space, met ghosts and pirates, but always on Bowser their keen sights were set. Wario Land is a far better name!" And so they all argued the depth of their fame, "Peach Land is better!" And "My name is best!" Toad could not believe the words of the rest!īut as they debated who was more grand Bowser invaded that Mario Land!!! "There's no time to argue and no time to fight! "The task is before us," Toad said with a fright, "This land shall be named for the Super Star who defeats evil Bowser and saves us all, too!" Sharing their wishes for all they had seen, saying "Let's make a world built on all of our dreams!" Combining their talents, they sweated and strained, completing that world, Mario Land by name.Īlas, but Wario stepped forth and said, "This world should be named for a Super Star, instead. Mario™ and Luigi, Wario™ and Peach, DK and Yoshi® all gathered in speech. The game opens on a stage where Toad comes out to welcome guests and introduce the story of the play. The cast argues over what to call their new land. It is also the first of the three Mario Party games to be rereleased for the Wii U's Virtual Console the others being Mario Party Advance and Mario Party DS. It is currently the only home console Mario Party game to be available through the Virtual Console. The game was later rereleased on the Wii's Virtual Console in Japan in November 2010 and worldwide the following month, and the Wii U's Virtual Console in Japan in March 2016, in Europe and Australia in April 2016, and in North America in December 2016, making Mario Party 2 the first Mario Party game to be released on the Virtual Console.
Also, the players now have the option to practice minigames, which would later be featured in all the future installments. Additionally, players can no longer lose coins in normal minigames. The top two get a 70/30 share, while the bottom two get nothing a leftover coin is given randomly. Battle Minigames give every player a chance to win 70% of the stocked jackpot taken from players (usually a set amount). Each board has its own tricks and turns, and the playable characters, as well as Bowser, wear different outfits based on the theme of the board.īattle, Item, and Duel minigames are introduced in Mario Party 2. This game introduces the first use of collectible items in Mario Party's history the first game had items, but they simply added optional rules or game modes to the game. The objective is simple and similar to the previous Mario Party: obtain stars and defeat Bowser. Mario and the gang are fighting for the rights for a new amusement park.
Mario Party 2 is the second main installment in the Mario Party series for the Nintendo 64.