Released in 2016, Mario Party: Star Rush is a party video game developed by Nd Cube and published by Nintendo for the 3DS handheld console. It is part of the Mario Party series and features a variety of multiplayer mini-games. Unlike previous titles, all players move independently without waiting for their turn, which speeds up the gameplay. The game offers several modes, including Toad Scramble, where players can team up with Mario series characters, adding a strategic layer to the familiar party game format.