Mario Party Switchup

Mario Party Switchup is the 12th game in the Mario Party series, following Super Mario Party. Released for the Switch, this installment of the classic party game seeks to introduce whole new ways to play the game, and to use the Joycons to their full extent.
===How to Play===
The basics of Mario Party are simple to get used to. Choose your character, Party Mode, and board, and take it from there. Of course, each Party Mode has its own unique quirks, but they all follow the same principles.
You'll be making your way around a massive, life-size game board, using a Dice Block to determine how far you travel. The spaces you land on each have a unique effect, such as giving or taking Coins. In most game modes, you can use Coins to buy items, which can be used at the beginning of a turn to help you out. You can also recruit Allies, special partners who can increase your roll, take some hits for you (Balloon Party only), or assist you in Ally Minigames.
All in all, Mario Party is a game about luck. So best of luck out there, you'll need it!
===Characters===
====Playable Characters====
 	 	 	 	
Mario 	Luigi 	Peach 	Daisy 	Toad
 	 	 	 	
1, 3, 3, 3, 5, 6 	1, 1, 1, 5, 6, 7 	0, 2, 4, 4, 4, 6 	3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 	0, 1, 4, 4, 6, 6
 	 	 	 	
Bowser 	Rosalina 	Yoshi 	Wario 	Waluigi
 	 	 	 	
-3 Coins, -3 Coins,1, 8, 9, 10	+2 Coins, +2 Coins,2, 3, 4, 8	0, 1, 3, 5, 5, 7 	-2 Coins, -2 Coins,6, 6, 6, 6	-3 Coins, +3 Coins,0, 0, 9, 10
 	 	 	 	
Pauline 	Cappy 	Tiara 	Hariet 	Uproot
 	 	 	 	
2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 	+5 Coins, +5 Coins,2, 2, 3 	-5 Coins, -5 Coins,6, 8, 8	0, 4, 4, 4, 4, 6 	2, 5, 5, 5, 5, 8
====Ally Characters====
 	 	 	 	
Goomba 	Blooper 	Koopa 	Boo 	Pokio
 	 	 	 	
0, 0, 1, 1, 10, 10	2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9	1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 10	-2 coins, -2 coins,5, 5, 7, 7	0, 0, 1, 6, 8, 8
====Supporting Characters====
 	Toadette's your host for most of the Party modes! She'll explain the rules with a smile, and can be found around the Boards selling Stars. Using balloons, she's able to easily make her way around the map. All in all, she's super happy to help!
Toadette 	Toadette's your host for most of the Party modes! She'll explain the rules with a smile, and can be found around the Boards selling Stars. Using balloons, she's able to easily make her way around the map. All in all, she's super happy to help!
 	Captain Toad is the host for Treasure Party. With a can-do attitude and an eye for treasure, he's prepared for anything. Except ghosts. He's the one who discovered all these Treasure Maps, so you can thank him for the opportunity to go plundering.
Captain Toad	Captain Toad is the host for Treasure Party. With a can-do attitude and an eye for treasure, he's prepared for anything. Except ghosts. He's the one who discovered all these Treasure Maps, so you can thank him for the opportunity to go plundering.
 	Glydon hosts Balloon Parties. Flying has always been a passion of his, so he's eager to get you landlubbers taking to the skies. He knows all the ins and outs of the rules, and will keep an eye out for weather-related events that occur.
Glydon 	Glydon hosts Balloon Parties. Flying has always been a passion of his, so he's eager to get you landlubbers taking to the skies. He knows all the ins and outs of the rules, and will keep an eye out for weather-related events that occur.
===Classic Party!===
Classic Party goes back to basics, and it's your recommended starting point. The rules are pretty simple: roll the Dice Block to make your way around the board and collect Stars. Just make sure you've got enough Coins for them!
The winner is determined by whoever has the most Stars. However, there is always a chance of Bonus Stars, which allow anybody to make a comeback - unless, of course, you turn off Bonus Stars.
====Classic Boards====
 	There's a massive celebration outside the castle! There's live music, food, and tons of stalls! As you might imagine, this board is chock full of item shops - but don't spend too much, or you won't have enough Coins for the Star! Feel free to take the Starshroom to another area of the board, but try to stay away from the forest infested with Goombas.
Castle Carnival	There's a massive celebration outside the castle! There's live music, food, and tons of stalls! As you might imagine, this board is chock full of item shops - but don't spend too much, or you won't have enough Coins for the Star! Feel free to take the Starshroom to another area of the board, but try to stay away from the forest infested with Goombas.
====Classic Minigames====
Free-for-All Minigames	Free-for-All Minigames
 	Shoot basketballs into a hoop, and try to get the most points by the end of the time limit! Using the Joycon's motion sensitivity and gyroscope, you'll have to use motion controls to get the perfect shot.
Hot Shots 	Shoot basketballs into a hoop, and try to get the most points by the end of the time limit! Using the Joycon's motion sensitivity and gyroscope, you'll have to use motion controls to get the perfect shot.
 	Ride your Jaxi to the end of the course! Jump over obstacles and try to keep your momentum so you can reach the finish line first.
Crazy Jaxi 	Ride your Jaxi to the end of the course! Jump over obstacles and try to keep your momentum so you can reach the finish line first.
 	This minigame requires the use of only one Joycon. Pass the Joycon around in a circle, and press any button to confirm you've received it. This game involves your characters taking turns licking an extremely tall ice cream cone. If you lose balance and cause the cone to topple, you lose.
Sherbet Scoop Topple 	This minigame requires the use of only one Joycon. Pass the Joycon around in a circle, and press any button to confirm you've received it. This game involves your characters taking turns licking an extremely tall ice cream cone. If you lose balance and cause the cone to topple, you lose.
 	Much like its predecessor, Shake It Up, this minigame gives you a can of soda. by shaking the Joycon, you'll shake the can in order to foam it up. The winner is the player with the highest fountain of foam!
All Shook Up 	Much like its predecessor, Shake It Up, this minigame gives you a can of soda. by shaking the Joycon, you'll shake the can in order to foam it up. The winner is the player with the highest fountain of foam!
2V2 Minigames 	2V2 Minigames
 	It's time to bake a cake! Follow the instructions on the screen and use the Joycon's motion controls to knead dough, apply icing, and put on sprinkles. Finish your cake before the other team!
Make-Off 	It's time to bake a cake! Follow the instructions on the screen and use the Joycon's motion controls to knead dough, apply icing, and put on sprinkles. Finish your cake before the other team!
Rival Minigames 	Rival Minigames
 	One player stands on stage, surrounded by Tostarenans and Mariachi Guys. They hold a pair of maracas, and can shake them as they wish. Then, it's up to the trio to imitate the actions with their own sets of maracas.
Maraca Mimic 	One player stands on stage, surrounded by Tostarenans and Mariachi Guys. They hold a pair of maracas, and can shake them as they wish. Then, it's up to the trio to imitate the actions with their own sets of maracas.
Ally Minigames 	Ally Minigames
 	Take on the role of a maestro in the world's biggest symphony! Your allies will be the orchestra, and your job is to conduct them. Move the Joycon in tandem with the directions onscreen to compose the symphony. Whoever does the best job is declared the victor.
Foul Conduct 	Take on the role of a maestro in the world's biggest symphony! Your allies will be the orchestra, and your job is to conduct them. Move the Joycon in tandem with the directions onscreen to compose the symphony. Whoever does the best job is declared the victor.
====Classic Items====
 	This item adds +3 spaces to your roll. Helpful if you're using a high-risk high-reward Dice Block, or if you just wanna get moving quickly.
Dash Mushroom	This item adds +3 spaces to your roll. Helpful if you're using a high-risk high-reward Dice Block, or if you just wanna get moving quickly.
====Online Party====
Connect to the Marioverse to play Classic Party with friends and strangers alike online! Similar to Splatoon, the game has a quick match system that groups players of similar skill with each other, allowing them to vote on the Board. However, feel free to make your own Room or join somebody else's!
===Treasure Party!===
Collect as many Coins as you can on your journey to defeat the big bad Boss guarding the treasure! Whoever has the most cash once the Boss is defeated is crowned the ultimate Superstar. The player who delivers the final hit on the Boss gets to take the spoils, meaning that anybody can win! On the other hand, you'll have to be strategic about how you use your items, since they all count toward your treasure total!
====Treasure Maps====
 	Peril's Peak is a large mountain, filled with alternate paths, caves, and crags. Wingo waits at the top, guarding a horde of treasure. Along the way, you'll also encounter Boss Brolder, who'll drop some decent bounty. You'll have to choose your paths carefully, though, as there's a chance one might collapse, sending you way back down!
Peril's Peak	Peril's Peak is a large mountain, filled with alternate paths, caves, and crags. Wingo waits at the top, guarding a horde of treasure. Along the way, you'll also encounter Boss Brolder, who'll drop some decent bounty. You'll have to choose your paths carefully, though, as there's a chance one might collapse, sending you way back down!
====Treasure Minigames====
Free-for-All Minigames 	Free-for-All Minigames
 	You're locked in a cage, with nothing but a locked door and an endless supply of keys. Hover over the keys with the control stick, and use HD Rumble to figure out which key is the correct one.
Key to Victory 	You're locked in a cage, with nothing but a locked door and an endless supply of keys. Hover over the keys with the control stick, and use HD Rumble to figure out which key is the correct one.
2V2 Minigames 	2V2 Minigames
 	TBA!
TBA! 	TBA!
Boss Minigames 	Boss Minigames
 	Boss Brolder rests on a ledge across a large chasm, launching boulders, ? Blocks, Brick Blocks, and Bob-Ombs at you. Swing the Joycon like a baseball bat to hit the objects he's throwing at you, but make sure you avoid Coins, Bob-Ombs, Hearts, and the likes.
Boss Brolder's Block Batter	Boss Brolder rests on a ledge across a large chasm, launching boulders, ? Blocks, Brick Blocks, and Bob-Ombs at you. Swing the Joycon like a baseball bat to hit the objects he's throwing at you, but make sure you avoid Coins, Bob-Ombs, Hearts, and the likes.
 	You stand facing Wingo, on a pile of treasure. Your goal is to gather up as much treasure as you can, and deposit it into your corresponding goblet-like catapult. When you've got enough dough in there, launch it at Wingo.
Wingo's Crystal Catapults 	You stand facing Wingo, on a pile of treasure. Your goal is to gather up as much treasure as you can, and deposit it into your corresponding goblet-like catapult. When you've got enough dough in there, launch it at Wingo.
====Relic Items====
 	A Golden Mushroom will allow you to add +5 onto your Dice Block roll. If kept until the end of the game, it will be worth 30 Coins.
Golden Mushroom	A Golden Mushroom will allow you to add +5 onto your Dice Block roll. If kept until the end of the game, it will be worth 30 Coins.
====Online Treasure Party====
Connect to the Marioverse to play Treasure Party with friends and strangers alike online! Similar to Splatoon, the game has a quick match system that groups players of similar skill with each other, allowing them to vote on the Board. However, feel free to make your own Room or join somebody else's! In addition, check out the leaderboards to see if you stack up with other treasure hunters!
===Balloon Party!===
In Balloon Party, you're at the mercy of the winds. With nothing but a few balloons holding you in the skies, you'll need to burst the balloons hidden by the Cloudmaster. They can be anywhere on the map, behind any object. Once your turn ends, you'll have the opportunity to select items you're close to and try to figure out where those balloons are. But watch out, because it's Game Over if the Cloudmaster manages to pop all your balloons.
Alternatively, take on the role of the Cloudmaster! You'll have a massive Lakitu Cloud to ride in, and double the rolls. Protect your hiding spots at all costs, but try not to make it too obvious. If you pass another player, or land on the same spot as them, you'll zap them with lightning, popping one of their balloons! However, they could always call up an Ally to lend them a balloon...
====Balloon Worlds====
 	High up in the clouds, tons of plants have managed to grow in this mystical garden! Plants can spring you to new places on the map, or can act as a threat. By climbing the central beanstalk, you can access another layer of the map. This part's much smaller, but allows you to easily hop down to most parts of the map.
Beanstalk Skyway	High up in the clouds, tons of plants have managed to grow in this mystical garden! Plants can spring you to new places on the map, or can act as a threat. By climbing the central beanstalk, you can access another layer of the map. This part's much smaller, but allows you to easily hop down to most parts of the map.
====Balloon Minigames====
Cloudmaster vs Poppers Minigames	Cloudmaster vs Poppers Minigames
 	On the side of a large tower, the trio must platform their way up to the top. The Cloudmaster pilots a Koopa Clown Car, however, and must shoot down his opponents. Being shot will stun you, meaning you've less time to get to the top!
Clown Car Climb 	On the side of a large tower, the trio must platform their way up to the top. The Cloudmaster pilots a Koopa Clown Car, however, and must shoot down his opponents. Being shot will stun you, meaning you've less time to get to the top!
 	One lone player is on top of a hill, piloting a Bullet Bill cannon. The other three players must use the control stick to make their way up the hill, while avoiding the Bullet Bills shot by the solo player.
King of the Bill 	One lone player is on top of a hill, piloting a Bullet Bill cannon. The other three players must use the control stick to make their way up the hill, while avoiding the Bullet Bills shot by the solo player.
====Item Balloons====
TBA!
====Online Balloon Party====
Connect to the Marioverse to play Balloon Party with friends and strangers alike online! Similar to Splatoon, the game has a quick match system that groups players of similar skill with each other, allowing them to vote on the Board. However, feel free to make your own Room or join somebody else's! You can also check out the most popular hiding spots on maps, and adjust your playstyle accordingly.
===House Party!===
In House Party, your goal is to buy and upgrade as much property as possible before the end of the game! Each property owned is worth 1 Star, but properties can be upgraded to be worth 3 Stars or even 5 Stars! You can buy a property away from another player by landing on it - and you'll pay less than what they had to pay to upgrade it to that point! This mode is all about being ten steps ahead of your enemies, and managing your Coins properly.
====House Estates====
 	Koopa's Tycoon Town is the home of House Parties, returning from Mario Party 8. This city has 3 main streets, and a band of Bandits run amok in the city. If you're lucky, you'll be able to catch a taxi to the rich part of town, where you'll earn Coins galore!
Koopa's Tycoon Town	Koopa's Tycoon Town is the home of House Parties, returning from Mario Party 8. This city has 3 main streets, and a band of Bandits run amok in the city. If you're lucky, you'll be able to catch a taxi to the rich part of town, where you'll earn Coins galore!
====House Minigames====
Free-For-All Minigames	Free-For-All Minigames
 	Try to figure out the code to a safe. As you twist the dial, pay close attention to the subtle rumble of your Joycon when you're on the correct number. Make sure to input the number, though, or else you'll have to waste precious time doing another full circle.
Crack At It 	Try to figure out the code to a safe. As you twist the dial, pay close attention to the subtle rumble of your Joycon when you're on the correct number. Make sure to input the number, though, or else you'll have to waste precious time doing another full circle.
 	This minigame is a rather simple one; it's just a slot machine! Press any button to stop the slot machine and see what prizes await you. The first player to get to 500 Coins wins! Unfortunately, you don't get to take that money out of the minigame...
Tostarena Slots 	This minigame is a rather simple one; it's just a slot machine! Press any button to stop the slot machine and see what prizes await you. The first player to get to 500 Coins wins! Unfortunately, you don't get to take that money out of the minigame...
2V2 Minigames 	2V2 Minigames
 	TBA!
TBA! 	TBA!
Rival Minigames 	Rival Minigames
 	TBA!
TBA! 	TBA!
====Online House Party====
Connect to the Marioverse to play House Party with friends and strangers alike online! Similar to Splatoon, the game has a quick match system that groups players of similar skill with each other, allowing them to vote on the Board. However, feel free to make your own Room or join somebody else's!
===Race Party!===
Two pairs drive karts, and race to the finish. Sounds familiar, right? That's sort of where the similarities stop. In order to keep your kart going, you'll need Mini Stars. You'll participate in a variety of minigames throughout the race, and each minigame will earn you Mini Stars to fuel your kart. The more Mini Stars you have, the faster you'll go and the longer your momentum will last!
====Race Tracks====
 	Are you tiny? Or is this toybox just massive? Either way, you'll find yourself racing in a kid's play area, littered with building blocks, castles, and teddies. There's a toy car raceway available as a side path. It's a really good shortcut, if you're able to navigate it properly.
Playtime Highway	Are you tiny? Or is this toybox just massive? Either way, you'll find yourself racing in a kid's play area, littered with building blocks, castles, and teddies. There's a toy car raceway available as a side path. It's a really good shortcut, if you're able to navigate it properly.
====Race Minigames====
Team Duel Minigames	Team Duel Minigames
 	TBA!
TBA! 	TBA!
===River Party!===
River Survival returns under a new name! Four characters board a small lifeboat, each character holding a single oar. Move the Joycons in a rowing motion to steer the boat, and avoid crashing. Collect clocks to increase the time limit, and burst Minigame Bubbles to rack up points that will go toward your time.
When you get to the end of a section - or the end of the river - remember to high five for a mega boost!
====River Routes====
 	This route has many rocks for you to bump into, with navigation of the river made even more difficult by pesky Bloopers spitting ink at you, obscuring your vision.
Blooper Route 	This route has many rocks for you to bump into, with navigation of the river made even more difficult by pesky Bloopers spitting ink at you, obscuring your vision.
 	In this part of the river, you'll encounter a few Cheep Cheeps hopping in and out of the water, as well as a handful of Porcupuffers. They'll attempt to chase you down, so you better paddle like your life depends on it!
Pocupuffer Route	In this part of the river, you'll encounter a few Cheep Cheeps hopping in and out of the water, as well as a handful of Porcupuffers. They'll attempt to chase you down, so you better paddle like your life depends on it!
====River Minigames====
Teamwork Minigames	Teamwork Minigames
 	TBA!
TBA! 	TBA!
===Arena Party!===
Arena Party is a battle of the wits, and minigame skills! Two teams of three must face off against each other, in a mode inspired by Fire Emblem and Mario Party: Star Rush. Each team has 3 Dice Blocks to use in a turn, and can use these rolls to move their characters. Maybe you want to move all 3, or perhaps one character three times? You'll need to move carefully, and use your Character Dice Blocks to your advantage.
Once you're in adjacent squares to an enemy, you'll participate in a 1V1 Duel minigame. The winner of this minigame will have the opportunity to inflict damage on their target. The better you do in the minigame, the more damage you'll deal!
====Arena Stadiums====
 	Taking place in the lava moat outside one of Bowser's many castles, Magma Floats is actually a relatively simple stadium. However, things get interesting when the lava geysers come into play. Stand on one of these platforms when the geyser warning is active, and you'll be boosted onto an upper layer of grates, allowing you to ambush enemies!
Magma Floats	Taking place in the lava moat outside one of Bowser's many castles, Magma Floats is actually a relatively simple stadium. However, things get interesting when the lava geysers come into play. Stand on one of these platforms when the geyser warning is active, and you'll be boosted onto an upper layer of grates, allowing you to ambush enemies!
====Arena Minigames====
Duel Minigames	Duel Minigames
 	A jug of water is being poured into a massive glass by a Toad. You'll have to press the shoulder buttons when you think the tub is halfways full. Of course, you can't see the tub. You'll have to figure it out using HD Rumble.
Half Empty 	A jug of water is being poured into a massive glass by a Toad. You'll have to press the shoulder buttons when you think the tub is halfways full. Of course, you can't see the tub. You'll have to figure it out using HD Rumble.
===Arcade Party!===
In Arcade Party, you get to freely play any minigames you've unlocked! Minigames are divided up into their respective categories for your ease of access, though you can easily set your minigame play to Shuffle for a more varied experience!
Also accessible from this screen are Sound Test - where you can listen to any of the tracks or voice clips you've encountered - and Marioverse. Marioverse allows you to make posts, postcards using assets from the game, or play minigames online!
====Arcade Consoles====
 	Play all your favourite Free-for-All minigames with up to 4 players!
Free-for-All	Play all your favourite Free-for-All minigames with up to 4 players!
 	Play all your favourite 2V2 minigames with up to 4 players!
2V2 	Play all your favourite 2V2 minigames with up to 4 players!
 	Play all your favourite Rival minigames with up to 4 players!
Rivals 	Play all your favourite Rival minigames with up to 4 players!
 	Play all your favourite Ally minigames with up to 2 players!
Allies 	Play all your favourite Ally minigames with up to 2 players!
 	Play all your favourite Free-for-All minigames with up to 2 players!
Duel 	Play all your favourite Free-for-All minigames with up to 2 players!
 	Face off against an onslaught of Boss minigames!
Boss Rush 	Face off against an onslaught of Boss minigames!
 	Play 5 minigames in a row with 3 other players online, and see who reigns victorious!
Mariothon 	Play 5 minigames in a row with 3 other players online, and see who reigns victorious!
====Exclusive Minigames====
 	TBA!
TBA!	TBA!
===Wrecking Crew Site!===
The Wrecking Crew want you! In this very special mode, you get to construct your very own Board for Classic Party or Treasure Party! As you play the game more and more, and purchase items from the Crazy Cap store, you'll have even more items to work with.
Share your custom Boards with the world via Marioverse, and earn Medals. Alternatively, download Boards from other players across the world, or play with strangers on user-created Boards!
====Spaces & Objects====
Spaces 	Spaces
 	+3 Coins
Blue Space 	+3 Coins
Background 	Background
Decorations	Decorations
Misc. 	Misc.
===Crazy Cap Shop!===
The Crazy Cap store is always open for business! With Crazy Cap Pop-Up Shops across the various Boards of the game, they're raking in some serious profit. Luckily, they also have a main store nearby, which sells essential goods, such as costumes, characters, and souvenirs.
Crazy Cap mainly deals in yellow Coins, though some items will require the rarer purple Coins. The clerk is randomly switched out each time you enter the shop, so you could be served by a Toad, a Tostarenan, a New Donker, or even a Goomba!
====Purchasable Characters & Costumes====
Characters	Characters 	Characters	Characters 	Characters
 	 	 	 	
 	Tiara x20 	 	Uproot x100 	
Costumes 	Costumes 	Costumes 	Costumes 	Costumes
 	 	 	 	
 	Wedding Mario x10	 	Metro Peach x50	
====Souvenirs====
Characters 	Characters
 	"Mario's saved the kingdom more times than anybody can count! He definitely deserves this break to play some party games."
Mario Trophy	"Mario's saved the kingdom more times than anybody can count! He definitely deserves this break to play some party games."