Mario Party 7 is a party video game for the Nintendo GameCube, developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo. As the seventh installment in the Mario Party series, it features iconic characters from the Mario universe as they compete across a variety of colorful, interactive boards in turn-based gameplay. It's a multiplayer extravaganza with players engaging in a series of mini-games ranging from skill challenges to puzzles, aiming to collect stars and coins. The game is best known for its engaging party mode, vibrant settings, and its ability to provide fun for all ages. Its genre combines elements of board games with action and mini-game compilations.