Mario Party 2 (Japanese: マリオパーティ2) is a party video game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It is the second installment in the Mario Party series and the sequel to the original Mario Party. The game was released in Japan on December 17, 1999 and in North America on January 25, 2000. In Mario Party 2, the player takes control of one of six Mario characters and competes against the other characters in a variety of minigames. The main objective of the game is to collect the most stars and coins by the end of the game. The game board is divided into four sections, each with its own unique set of minigames. At the end of each board, a boss battle takes place, in which the player must battle a boss character in order to earn stars and coins. Mario Party 2 features a variety of new minigames, including 4-player minigames, duel minigames, and battle minigames. The game also features several new items, such as the Star Hammer and the Lucky Star, which can be used to gain an advantage in minigames. Additionally, the game features a new story mode, in which the player must complete a series of challenges in order to unlock new boards and minigames. Mario Party 2 is a fun and engaging party game that is perfect for playing with friends and family. With its vibrant graphics, fun minigames, and engaging story mode, Mario Party 2 is sure to provide hours of entertainment.