Mario Party 3 (マリオパーティ3) is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 game console in Japan. The game is the third installment in the Mario Party series and features a variety of minigames and board games. Players take turns moving around a game board, collecting coins and stars. The player who collects the most stars at the end of the game wins. The game also features a variety of minigames that can be played between turns. These minigames range from sports to puzzle games, and are designed to be enjoyed by up to four players. The game also features a variety of special items that can be used to boost a player's score or hinder their opponents. Mario Party 3 also includes several new game boards and minigames, as well as improved graphics and sound. The game also includes a variety of unlockable characters and items. Mario Party 3 is a fun and exciting game for up to four players, and is sure to provide hours of entertainment.