Mario Party 5, released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2003, is a party video game that continues the multiplayer tradition of the Mario Party series. Developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo, the game features Mario and his friends engaging in a series of mini-games and board game-style competition. Up to four players can compete against each other or team up to gather stars and coins across various imaginative game boards. With new game modes, power-ups, and mini-games, Mario Party 5 adds to the franchise's engaging and family-friendly fun. The game belongs to the party genre, and it's widely appreciated for its replay value and party atmosphere.