Mario Party 5
🙂 6.9/10
(Gamecube - US, Party)
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Developed_By:
Konami
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
11 Nov 2003
Mario Party 5 is a party game that features similar gameplay to its predecessors. Up to four players compete on one of six game boards in an attempt to collect the most stars by the end of the game. Stars are placed one at a time on the game board, and the first player to reach a star may purchase it for coins. Coins can be earned by landing on certain spots on the game board, by winning the mini games which take place between turns, and occasionally by landing on an event space.
The game features over 70 new mini games, new characters you can play as, and new bonuses that can help or hinder your progress. In addition to the standard party mode, several other game variations are included: story mode where one player competes against Bowser and the Koopa Kids, mini game mode where you can play any of the unlocked mini games, and super duel mode where two players can battle each other.
UPC-A:
045496961305 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
10413 (Canada)
ASIN:
B0000A0O28 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
DL-DOL-GP5E-USA (Canada)
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Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Number of Offline Players:
1-4 Players
Video Modes Supported:
Progressive Scan (480p)
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen, Hot Seat
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team, Bots
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a party game where players, as Mario and friends, explore the dream world of Dream Depot. The main objective is to stop Bowser from ruining dreams by battling his minions in board game-style challenges. Players move around boards, collect coins, and engage in mini-games to achieve victory.
Story
Dream Depot
In the night sky, past the moon and beyond the stars, there's a dream world known as Dream Depot, where everyone's dreams come together. This is the real land of dreams. In this land, there are Star Guards who protect the dreams of all.
One dreamy night, the Star Guards thought of something. "Many dreams arrive here at Dream Depot every day," they said, "so why don't we offer those with the power of dreaming a chance to visit?"
In the end, they decided to invite Mario and his closest friends because, when it comes to dreamers, nobody dreams bigger than they do! So the Star Guards prepared for their guests' arrival by creating many fun-filled games for them to play. And that is how the story of Mario and his friends both old and new began!
Characters
There are three additional characters to use in Mario Party 5, but they are not available in all modes.
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MARIO
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LUIGI
You Versus Bowser!
Bowser has somehow wormed his way into Dream Depot and is threatening to ruin all the dreams. The Star Guards need you to stop him. Are you up to the task of saving Dream Depot?
To stop Bowser, you'll battle his minions, the Mini Bowsers. On each board, take all of their coins to win. Like in Party Mode, players hit the dice block and move the number of spaces, and events occur depending on the spaces everyone lands on. But this mode differs in a couple of ways.
This is Dream Depot, a world created from everybody's dreams.
Rule Settings
You can choose the characters and skill levels as explained on the next page. However, the rules are set as follows:
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Rules: Battle Royal
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Bonus: Off
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Turn Count: 20 Turns
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Handicap: None
When your last turn is finished, if even one Mini Bowser has any coins left, your game is over.
Board Map
The board maps in the Story Mode are the same as the board maps in the Party Mode. However, there are differences. The placement of the spaces and junctions are different. Also, you cannot choose the board maps on which you are playing—you must play through them in the order set for you.
Rule Settings
Choose Character
Use the cursor to select the character you want to use in the Story Mode.
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Continue with the A Button.
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Go back with the B Button.
Choose Level
Choose a difficulty level from the following options: Easy, Normal, and Hard. The skill level of your opponents depends on the setting you select.
Set Mini-Games
Set the type of mini-game you want to play the same way you do in the Party Mode.
Once you have finished adjusting the settings, you will be asked if the settings are OK. Choose Yes to start the game or No to change the settings.
Controls
START/PAUSE
Display the pause screen and change game settings.
L Button
Used in mini-games.
R Button
View rule explanations and controls on the mini-game explanation screen.
Control Stick
Move your character or cursor, make menu selections, and scroll the map.
Control Pad
Not used in this game.
C Stick
Not used in this game.
Z Button
practice the mini-games on the mini-game explanation screen.
Y Button
Displays the board map during the game and is used in mini-games.
X Button
Used in mini-games.
A Button
Choose a capsule or hit the dice block.
B Button
Cancel capsule selection, return to a previous screen, or open the item menu.
How to Play
Getting Ready
Place the Mario Party 5 Game Disc in the Nintendo GameCube system and close the Disc Cover. Insert a Memory Card into Slot A, then turn the power ON.
Press START/PAUSE to skip the opening movie.
Memory Card Information
Mario Party 5 requires 5 blocks on your Memory Card. You can save up to 3 games on a single Memory Card.
Continuing from a Previous Save
If you have previous save data, choose Play from the options.
You can save data in Party Mode during the game. In Story Mode, you can save your progress once you've cleared a board. If you lose, your data is saved automatically.
In both modes, if you start another game and save it, your save data from the first game will be lost. Be careful!
Copying and Erasing Data
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To copy save data, select the file that you want copied and choose "Copy" from the menu. Next, choose where to save the copied data and confirm.
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To erase save data, select the file that you want erased, choose "Erase" from the menu, then confirm.
Playing for the First Time
Press START/PAUSE on the title screen to access the File selection screen. Choose one of the three save files, then enter a name. After confirming the name, select the file and choose Play.
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Story Mode Character
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Date and Time of Last Save
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Empty Save Data File
CAUTION!
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Refer to your Nintendo GameCube Instruction Booklet for more information about formatting Memory Cards and saving data.
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Do not remove the Memory Card, press the RESET Button, or turn the power off while saving. Doing so can damage your save file, and it can also cause damage to your Memory Card.
Game Modes
Party Mode
Up to four players can challenge each other in this mode. Compete in a Battle Royal or team up for a Team Match!
Story Mode
Battle against Bowser and the Mini Bowsers, Bowser's triple-trick treat! This mode is for one player only.
Mini-Game Mode
Play all of the mini-games you have unlocked!
Super Duel Mode
Design and battle custom fighting machines. This mode is for one or two players.
Bonus Mode
Play three exciting bonus games, Mario Party-style! Beach Volleyball, Ice Hockey, and Card Party await.
Options Mode
Set sound and rumble settings in this mode.
Party Mode Rules
The rules are easy: whoever has the most stars at the end wins. To get stars, you need to win coins in the mini-games. Then use your winnings to grab more stars on the board than your opponents.
Turn Flow
This is how a single turn works.
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You can set the number of turns.
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Set rules.
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Determine turn order.
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Hit the dice block to see how many spaces you'll move.
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The space you land on may trigger an event.
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Previous two steps repeated for each player.
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Play a mini-game.
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If bonuses are turned on, three bonus prizes will be awarded after the set number of turns have been played.
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The final standings are set, and the Dream Star is determined!
Rules Explanation
There's a tutorial that explains each rule and how it affects game play. Before setting the rules in Party Mode, we recommend referring to the tutorial at least once.
Rule Settings
Rules
You can play Party Mode two ways:
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Battle Royal: Four players compete against each other.
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Team Match: Two teams of two players each duke it out. Teams compete to get the most coins and stars.
Continue with the A Button. Go back with the B Button.
Set Number of Players
Four players will always participate in a game. If there are fewer than four human players, the remaining players are controlled automatically.
Choose Character or Team
Choose the character you want to use with the cursor. Then choose a character for each CPU player as well. Set the ability of the CPU character to Easy, Normal, or Hard.
When playing a Team Match, press left or right on the Control Stick to set the teams.
Choose Board Map
Select which board map you want to play.
Set Number of Turns
Set the number of turns you want the game to last. You can set it between 10 and 50 turns, in multiples of 5.
Choose Mini-Games
Set the mini-games that can appear during the game. Choose one of the following options:
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All - All mini-games are available.
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Easy - Only easy mini-games are available.
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Action - Only action mini-games are available.
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Skill - Only difficult mini-games are available.
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Goofy - Only goofy mini-games are available.
Set Bonus Awards
If you turn the bonuses on, then hidden blocks containing coins become available on the board map. Also, at the end of the game, three bonus prizes of one star each will be awarded to players based on their performances.
If you turn the bonuses off, then no bonus awards are handed out, and the winner is decided based only on the number of coins and stars earned during the game.
Set Handicap
Set handicaps for players or teams by changing the number of stars under the characters. Tilt the Control Stick left or right to choose the character, then tilt it up or down to set the number of stars.
Once you have finished all the settings
Items & Weapons
Mushroom
Adds an extra dice block.
Super Mushroom
Adds two dice blocks.
Cursed Mushroom
Limits the numbers on the dice block to 1 through 5.
Warp Pipe
A Warp Pipe appears that swaps your place with that of another player.
Klepto
Klepto appears and moves you to another player's space.
Bubble
Allows you to move forward 10 spaces but burns up all of your remaining capsules.
Wiggler
Wiggler takes you to the next star space.
Hammer Bro.
A Hammer Bro. appears and takes 10 coins from whoever lands on that space.
Coin Block
Gives 10 coins to whoever lands on that space.
Spiny
Spiny appears and takes 10 coins from an opponent chosen by the roulette wheel.
Paratroopa
Paratroopa appears and takes coins from every opponent.
Bullet Bill
Ride Bullet Bill the number of spaces on the dice block and take 30 Coins from each opponent you pass.
Goomba
Goomba appears and switches coins with an opponent chosen by the roulette wheel.
Piranha Plant
A Piranha Plant appears and takes half of the coins of whoever lands on that space.
Bob-omb
A Bob-omb counts down. If it explodes, it takes 20 coins from the player on that space.
Koopa Bank
Koopa takes coins from whoever passes this space. If you stop on this space, you will get all the coins.
Kamek
Kamek appears to shuffle the capsules of all the players.
Mr. Blizzard
Mr. Blizzard appears to take all of the capsules from whoever lands on that space.
Magikoopa
Magikoopa appears to switch capsules with an opponent chosen by the roulette wheel.
Ukiki
Ukiki appears, takes the capsules of a player chosen by the roulette wheel and throws them around the board.
Lakitu
Lakitu appears to steal capsules from your opponents.
Tweester
Tweester appears to change the location of the star space.
Duel
Battle in a 1-vs.-1 mini-game for stars, coins or both.
Chain Chomp
A Chain Chomp appears to take coins or a star from the player of your choice.
Bones
Protects from a Chain Chomp attack.
Bowser
Bowser appears and changes one red space to a Bowser space.
Chance
You will either receive, give away, or exchange coins and stars. All of this is decided by the roulette wheel.
Miracle
Nothing happens with one, but collect three to steal all the stars from the player in first place.
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