Mario Party: Star Rush

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Mario Party: Star Rush is a 2016 party board game developed by NDCube for the Nintendo 3DS. Departing from the traditional linear structure of the series, all players move simultaneously across game boards rather than taking turns one at a time, a change designed to reduce downtime and keep the experience moving at a faster pace. The game is structured with portability in mind, accommodating the pick-up-and-play nature of handheld play. Players recruit familiar characters from the Mario universe as allies while competing across various board layouts. Multiple modes are available, offering different ways to engage with the core mechanics beyond the main board game format. As an entry in the long-running Mario Party franchise, Star Rush retains the series' emphasis on minigame-driven competition while introducing structural adjustments aimed at making multiplayer sessions feel more dynamic and accessible on a handheld platform.