A minigame (sometimes formatted as 'mini-game') is a short game which may reward coins, items, or higher scores.However, some main games may require completion of a minigame to access a new area or gain a key. The most common form of minigames is from the Mario Party series.

To unlock Blooper, you must beat the Star Battle with the Hammer Brothers. The Hammer Brothers are unlocked by completing the Star Battle with any character. Play world at war online. Make Characters Talk This is a somewhat useless but fun hint for Mario Party 8. At the title screen, the characters in the game are shown. If you point the Wii Remote at any character, they will talk and make various noises.