Mario Party 3 (マリオパーティ3) is the third installment in the Mario Party series of video games. Developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo, the game was released in Japan in December 2000 and the United States in May 2001. Mario Party 3 is a party game that features a board game-style format. Players take turns rolling dice to move around the board, collecting coins and stars. The objective of the game is to be the first player to collect the most stars. The game features a variety of minigames, which can be played for coins or stars. Mario Party 3 also features a variety of different modes, including single-player and multiplayer modes. The game also features a variety of different characters, each with their own unique abilities. Mario Party 3 is a fun and entertaining game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for the whole family.