Mario Party: Island Tour is a party video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. Released in 2013, it's a part of the Mario Party series and facilitates multiplayer options where players compete in various mini-games packed within virtual board games. The game is designed around the unique features of the 3DS, incorporating the handheld's touchscreen and motion controls. Mario Party: Island Tour is well-suited for quick sessions with friends, given its portable format, and it includes several different modes that cater to different play styles and party sizes, from solo players up to four participants using the 3DS local multiplayer feature.