Every good game deserves a sequel, and the addictive, quirkyMario Party 2certainly  fills the bill. This multiplayer party title combines the gameplay of a traditional dice-based board game with  several brief action-game segments, including updated versions of 20 of the best offerings from the originalMario Party. There are also 44 entirely new mini-game challenges that pit players against each  other as they compete to collect the most stars.Owners of the originalMario Partywill be comfortable with this game from the get-go. Each  player rolls a virtual die to advance through various board games, including pirate land, western land, space  land, mystery land, and horror land. Several hidden adventure boards can be unlocked as players advance  through the game. Each player aims to gain the most stars and become a superstar at the end of the game.  Various mini-game challenges and booby traps await gamers as they land on some strategically placed  spaces on the board.WhileMario Party 2can be played as a single-player game (against three computer opponents), this  title really shines in social situations. This is the perfect game to pull out at parties--assuming you have a  few extra controllers in the house.--Brett AtwoodPros:Perfect party game (up to 4 players can play simultaneously)High replay valueCons:Solo play suffersMultiplayer games can take a long time to complete