I used to be a nintendo person until it became old. A gameboy advanceSP was bought soon afterwards,but I only had 1 game. I searched for the perfect game,however there was always a problem with them. I just happened to read my brother's magazine out of boredome and found this game. Reading about the game I found out it was a Mario party based game and purchased it 3 days after it came out. My old nintendo joy lived once more! It is alot like Mario party with different characters. It's mini-games are playable on a different setting and you don't have to earn them beforehand. I don't own a link cable for SP, but with this game you can play multiplayer on just 1 system! Some boards are easy to win,but others aren't. I recommend the first 2 levels for those who don't want their heart broken. The computer chooses it's character depending on who you pick(ex:Courage always vs Eddy,reverse.) The boards are shorter,and the mini-game is based on the board. You don't have to have 4 players either. Here are mini-game tips.
Tips:
Greased Porkbutts:First catch your own pig, then steal them. Holding a pig is timed though. pushing A while touching someone makes them drop their pig.
Aim for the fences:(I'm playing as Courage!)Without moving the slingshot back you can get Cow. Move a little back for Sarah and Eddy. Shoot where they're going, not at them.
H2 uh oh:Go to the middle when it says ready. Don't go to a wall! You can touch the splash not the balloon.
Strike a pose: Don't look at the timer and just push the buttons. Careful on the keypad!
Zombeat the clock: Once you pick up a garlic touch 1 player. They are normal for a limited time!
Backyard boogie: Run and stop at a safe zone before you go further.
Fish frenzy: Don't go too deep and don't move the boat.
Grand prix is hard, I can't beat it.
Skating the u: Move the keypad left and right depending on where your facing.
Hide n' seek: Try all the places in order.
Weremole waltz: Just take it slowly.
Freaky fireplace: Most flames don't need the slingshot to move back.
Snatch-a-bat: Find their grouping spot and stay there. Catch slow bats too.
Cold cash workout: When the dollar is near a person just inch toward it.
I hope I helped you,sorry about grand prix!