Mario Party 2 refines the party-board formula with themed costumes, item strategy, and a fresh lineup of competitive and cooperative mini-games.
- Developer/Publisher: Hudson Soft / Nintendo
- Release: 1999 (JP) / 2000 (NA/EU) on Nintendo 64; later on Virtual Console and Nintendo Switch Online
- Genre: Party / board game
- Notable: Themed boards with character costumes, item shop and inventory strategy, Duel and Battle mini-games, Chance Time swings, 4-player couch competition
- Reception: Positively received for improved balance and mini-game variety; a fan-favorite classic for local multiplayer sessions