There is no doubt about what Nintendo is doing, pulling the plug soon on the Nintendo Wii, and putting its focus on the upcoming Wii U system. But when it has came down to mini-games, Mario and friends have always shown to be strong and fun for everyone. But it has been awhile since we've seen a Mario Party game come out. The last one came out was back in 2007 with Mario Party 8. It delivered the challenges and fun gamers expected from the franchise, and a mini-game buffet that was enjoyable. Yet, we haven't seen much of that from the Wii while other titles like Wii Party and Fortune Street tried to deliver. Yet, they haven't hit the home run that gamers have hoped for. Now, Nintendo has given the Wii one last party to throw and it is definitely worth money.Mario Party 9 for the Nintendo Wii brings the back to basics action longtime fans have hoped for from beginning to end with Mario Party, with a few new twists to the mix. The game features over 80 different mini-game challenges including boss battles and surprises that make a few new elements worth their while. The mini-games range from battles with foes like Lakitu and Bowser Jr. to mini-game challenges that will shake you from chopping wood in half like a lumberjack with the Wii-mote, to bowling for goombas, trying to score a perfect strike, all the way to scoring the most points for a pizza by hurling (throwing) toppings onto it. The boss battles are also exciting here from trying to shoot shells at cheep-cheeps to trying to make a strong roll without Bowser trying to knock you off the perch as you roll through his block party.There are also a few new elements to the game ranging from new characters like Kamek (Magikoopa) and Shyguy making their debuts on Mario Party, as well as a few board game elements here. One of them is that there are also a few boards like that range from the Donkey Kong Jungle Ruins, to Boo's Hanuted House, Koopa Beach where you could soak up the sun, while trying to capture mini-stars. The other big twist in Mario Party 9 is on the board, everyone will be moving at the same time when one player rolls and takes control of a party vehicle, challenging you to bigger excitement and even more challenging gameplay. The controls in the game are smooth with each and every game that test you in a whole new of gameplay. Overall, re-introducing new fans of Mario Party to a new generation of gameplay while for die hards re-challenging you into the fun. While I do honestly wish that there could've been online multiplayer action put into Mario Party, but overall it remains as strong and classic as you could honestly imagine with the fun.All in all, Mario Party 9 is definitely the last good buy for the Nintendo Wii, ending a 6 year run of innovation that Nintendo started, and changing the way we play video games by motion and fun for all ages. I have always loved Mario Party games from beginning to end, because they have brought out the fun of virtual board games for all to love since the first one came out on the Nintendo 64 in 1998. If you have been a longtime gamer of the Mario Party games, I absolutely recommend Mario Party 9. Even if you haven't yet played a mini-game challenge like Mario Party, than I definitely suggest you give this one last roll of the Wii dice.Graphics: B+Sound: B 1/2+Control: B+Fun & Enjoyment: BOverall: B 1/2+