Mario Party 3 is a party board game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64, the third entry in the series and the last on the console. Up to four players roll dice to move around themed boards collecting stars and coins, then compete in 70+ minigames each turn. It adds one-on-one Duel maps, collectible items, and a story mode.
How To Play Mario Party 3
Control
Action
Control Stick
Move menus and minigame characters
A Button
Hit the dice block; confirm; primary minigame action
B Button
Cancel; secondary minigame action
C Buttons / Z / R
Minigame-specific actions
Start
Pause / options
About Mario Party 3
Release date
JP: December 7, 2000 · NA: May 7, 2001 · EU: November 16, 2001
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
