History WMG / MarioParty

* Jossed. ''The Top 100'' never recieved any DLC.

** Additionally, as there hasn't been a classic ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros'' game since ''VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld'' (which was released nearly 10 years ago at the time), Nintendo may have felt that there needed to be more to Luigi's character than just existing as an extra player character or as a prop character... So this game, ''VideoGame/PaperMario'', and ultimately his debut game ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion'' released towards the end of that year were all initial hooks at establishing Luigi's own character.

* Space Land-Donkey Kong. Entirely because [[ApesInSpace apes in space!]]

* Bowser Land-Mario. He's Bowser's ultimate rival. It seems fitting that he would be the hero in the final fight

[[WMG: In-Universe, [[TheScrappy Peach]] is actually bribing the hosts/cheating so that she will remain in power and brag about it.]]

** This game also happens to be released around the debut of ''VideoGame/PaperMario'', which is when Luigi first began his overall character evolution from being "Green Mario" [[{{Luigification}} into the timid, clumsy scaredy-cat we all know and love today]].

[[WMG: In ''Super Mario Party'', 4 of the minions are actually [[VideoGame/MinionQuestTheSearchForBowser the main captains]].]]

What was the first thing the fake Millennium Star do after crashing to the Mushroom Kingdom? Trap everyone inside a toy box, then tell them that he would make one of them the Superstar of the Universe. Notice how he barely (if ever) mentions anything about getting them ''out'' of the toy box at all, and if you go in Peach's Castle, he's basically taken over the place with multiple pictures of himself in the top floor room. It honestly feels like the fake Millennium Star didn't really intend to let anyone win his contest because due to having the Millennium Star's legend on his side, as long as there's no winner, he's essentially on top of the world. His original plan for the player is to go through seven Battle Royale boards, but only five of them happen before his plan is completely derailed by Daisy relegating the Beauty stamp to a Duel Map and Waluigi stealing the Mischief stamp and dragging the player to Waluigi's Island, his own board. It's my theory that had these events not occurred, the Millennium Star's final two boards would've somehow been made incredibly hard to win so the player's run would be cut short, making their progress worthless and forcing them to start over. Daisy and Waluigi were [[SpannerInTheWorks Spanners In The Works]] and forced the fake's hand, causing him to challenge the player to Stardust Battle out of panic and, when that failed, sheepishly admit the truth and run away. His intentions might not have truly been evil, maybe more out of a misguided desire for attention, but it still gives off the impression that the fake Millennium Star was trying to establish his own sort of rule.

** Additionally, as there hasn't been a classic SuperMarioBros game since SuperMarioWorld (which was released nearly 10 years ago at the time), Nintendo may have felt that there needed to be more to Luigi's character than just existing as an extra player character or as a prop character... So this game, VideoGame/PaperMario, and ultimately his debut game VideoGame/LuigisMansion released towards the end of that year were all initial hooks at establishing Luigi's own character.

It would make sense, seeing as Nintendo wouldn't necessarily leave it at the included mini-games and provide extra incentive for fans.

** This game also happens to be released around the debut of PaperMario, which is when Luigi first began his overall character evolution from being "Green Mario" [[{{Luigification}} into the timid, clumsy scaredy-cat we all know and love today]].

* It arguably makes more sense for Luigi to be the protagonist here than any of the other characters as at the time, they've all established themselves as distinctive characters, whereas Luigi was still largely an under-utilized, flat character. This game's events (the contest to be recognized as a superstar/hero), along with [[EasterEgg Luigi's diary entries]] in PaperMario, is ultimately a foreshadow for VideoGame/LuigisMansion.
** Additionally, as there hasn't been a classic SuperMarioBros game since SuperMarioWorld (which was released nearly 10 years ago at the time), Nintendo may have felt that there needed to be more to Luigi's character than just existing as an extra player character or as a prop character... So this game, PaperMario, and ultimately his debut game VideoGame/LuigisMansion released towards the end of that year were all initial hooks at establishing Luigi's own character.

* Bowser Land-Mario. He's Bowser's ultimate rival. It seems fitting that he would be the hero in the final fight

* Bowser Land-Mario is Bowser's ultimate rival. It seems fitting that he would be the hero in the final fight

"It's-a me, Mario Mario, and-a welcome to ''Series/{{Jackass}}''!"

* All [[LetsPlay/TheRunawayGuys TheRunawayGuys]] jokes aside, this theory is easily the weakest of all the ones on this page, but in Mario Party 2, Wario is adamant about his belief that "[[{{Egopolis}} Mario Land]]" should be called "Wario Land" instead, since "he was the Superstar" and deserves the title. Whether he was trying to make a general claim about his greatness or referring to his actual position in the original Mario Party is unclear, but while his claim sets off the plot-inducing argument in the intro, no one directly addresses him to oppose his assertions, though they also call themselves the "Superstars" during their attempts to receive ownership of "Mario Land." All in all, there is a fleeting chance that Wario was indeed the winner of the original Mario Party (about 25%, specifically if one considers Wario to be talking about Mario Party 1 and the others about their general merit).

* A much weaker claim than Luigi's above, considering that there is nothing that could be considered any form of "evidence" until the sequel, but Mario Party 4 was the very last game DK would be playable in [[TheBusCameBack until 10]], during which he would ascend to the position of what is, in essence, a direct counter to Bowser. In Mario Party 5, DK, after his victory, may have gained the right from Eldstar after his victory to ascend to a higher position in the game than usual, since it took place mainly in dreams where the rules can be bent to one's desires, and DK felt satisfied enough to remain where he was until 10.

[[WMG: Adding on to the FriedgeBrilliance entry, Donkey Kong was the "canon" winner of Mario Party 4's story mode.]]

[[WMG: In-Universe, [[TheScrappy Peach]] is actually bribing the hosts/cheating so that she will remain in power and brag about it]]

** This game also happens to be released around the debut of PaperMario, which is the when Luigi first began his overall character evolution from being "Green Mario" [[{{Luigification}} into the timid, clumsy scaredy-cat we all know and love today]].

* He is the only character who does not have a set Star Stamp in the story mode. He actually replaces specific characters depending on who you play as, except for the Strength Stamp -- Who can only be either Donkey Kong or Wario (if you are playing as DK; in this case, Luigi takes the Wit Stamp instead).

* Considering that the game will be on the WiiU, her being playable in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Wii U/3DS'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart8'', ''VideoGame/MarioGolf: World Tour'', and [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'']], and the map featured in the trailer uses a lot of scenery and objects from ''3D World'', she will either be playable or have her own space on the board. However, she will be an unlockable character.

* It arguably makes more sense for Luigi to be the protagonist here than any of the other characters as at the time, they've all established themselves as distinctive characters, whereas Luigi was still largely an under-utilized, flat character. This game's events (the contest to be recognized as a superstar/hero), along with [[EasterEgg Luigi's diary entries]] in PaperMario, is ultimately a foreshadow for LuigisMansion.
** Additionally, as there hasn't been a classic SuperMarioBros game since SuperMarioWorld (which was released nearly 10 years ago at the time), Nintendo may have felt that there needed to be more to Luigi's character than just existing as an extra player character or as a prop character... So this game, PaperMario, and ultimately his debut game LuigisMansion released towards the end of that year were all initial hooks at establishing Luigi's own character.

** There were hints at his character even before 2001 (notably the Smash Bros 64 short summary about being in Mario's shadow and the nickname given to him "Eternal Understudy", but it wasn't until these three games came along when it was truly established.

* It arguably makes more sense for Luigi to be the protagonist here than any of the other characters as at the time, they've all established themselves as distinctive characters, whereas Luigi was still largely an under-utilized, flat character.

* He is the only character who does not have a set Star Stamp in the story mode. He actually replaces specific characters depending on who you play as, except for the Strength Stamp -- Who can only be either Donkey Kong (or Wario if you are playing as DK; in this case, Luigi takes the Wit Stamp instead).
** The game was also happens to be released around PaperMario, which is the when Luigi first began his overall character evolution from being [[Luigification "Green Mario" into the timid, clumsy scaredy-cat we all know and love today]].
** It arguably makes more sense for Luigi to be the protagonist here than any of the other characters as at the time, they've all established themselves as distinctive characters, whereas Luigi was still largely an under-utilized, flat character.

* '''Confirmed!''' Rosalina is PromotedToPlayable!

** Speaking of ''3D World'', many elements will make it into this game, like Sprixies, Plessie, Clear Pipes, Cat Goombas, and even Super Bells too.

* Considering that the game will be on the WiiU, her being playable in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Wii U/3DS'', ''VideoGame/MarioKart8'' and [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'']], and the map featured in the trailer uses a lot of scenery and objects from ''3D World'', she will either be playable or have her own space on the board. However, she will be an unlockable character.