Mario Party 3 (マリオパーティ3) is an installment of the popular Mario Party series of board game-style video games developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 console. It was released in Japan on December 7, 2000, in North America on May 6, 2001, and in Europe on October 5, 2001. This game is the third in the series of Mario Party games and the last to be released on the Nintendo 64. Mario Party 3 builds upon the gameplay of the previous two games, with four players competing on a game board. The players roll dice and move around the board, collecting coins and items, and competing in minigames. The aim of the game is to collect the most stars by the end of the game. The game also features a variety of new minigames, such as the new four-player battle minigames and the new eight-player minigames. Mario Party 3 also introduces the new character of Koopa Kid, who is a mischievous Koopa Troopa who challenges the players to various minigames. The game also features a variety of new items, such as the new Koopa Kid's Shell and the new Dueling Glove. Mario Party 3 features a variety of different game boards, including the new Crystal Shore and Horror Land boards, as well as the classic boards from the previous Mario Party games. The game also features a variety of new modes, such as the new Story Mode and the new Mini-Game Coaster mode. Mario Party 3 is an enjoyable and fun game for all ages, with its unique board game-style gameplay and variety of minigames. Whether playing with friends or family, it is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment.