How to Play Mario Party 8 on a Wii

Set up your game. After the game finishes loading, you'll see an option screen where you can choose from mini games, bonus features and the party tent. Choose the party tent to set up your first game. From there, you can choose the number of players, the number of turns and whether any bonus stars are awarded at the end of the game.

Choose a character. You can pick from a variety of different characters, including Mario and Luigi. No character is any better than any of the others, so just pick your favorite.

Roll the dice. After everyone chooses a character, you have the chance to roll to see who goes first. Bump your Wii remote upwards to hit the dice block above your character's head.

Practice before playing. Once the game play starts, each character rolls the dice and moves forward on the game board. After everyone has rolled, you'll play a randomly selected mini-game. When you're given the option to read the game rules and practice beforehand, do so several times before playing for real.

Continue playing. The game continues until you have reached the number of turns you selected in the setup. The person with the most points and stars at the end of the game wins.