Mario Party Star Rush 3DS

The single-player mode actually surprised me—playing through all the boards solo was way more engaging than I expected. My daughter and I have been passing the 3DS back and forth for the balloon popping mini-games, and the loading times between rounds are impressively quick.

I love the variety of boards and minigames in this collection—the "Balloon Bash" mode is surprisingly addictive for quick sessions. It’s really easy to jump into a game with friends using just one cartridge.

The single-player mode is surprisingly engaging with the star-collecting missions, and the graphics are crisp on the 3DS screen. I've already put in hours trying to beat my high scores.