Nintendo Announces Mario Party Star Rush Twitter Celebration: Sweepstakes, Trivia, and Special Appearances

Nintendo is bringing the excitement online for Mario Party fans with a dedicated Twitter celebration in honor of the release of Mario Party Star Rush for the Nintendo 3DS.

Set to take place on November 3, 2016, this interactive event offers a mix of trivia, sweepstakes, and direct fan engagement for audiences worldwide, highlighting Nintendo's commitment to connecting with its community through digital platforms like Twitter and the eShop. The festivities kick off at 12 p.m.

Pacific Time, where participants can engage in "Rush Hour Trivia." Fans are invited to demonstrate their knowledge of the newest installment in the beloved Mario Party franchise by answering questions using the official event hashtags #MarioParty and #NintendoSweepstakes.

Those who join in have the chance to win the grand prize package, which includes a New Nintendo 3DS XL console, a copy of Mario Party Star Rush for the Nintendo 3DS, and a limited edition Mario & Waluigi amiibo. The next segment, "Stardom," begins at 1 p.m.

PT, offering attendees a preview of upcoming modes in Mario Party Star Rush.

Nintendo encourages fans to share who they would most like to play the new game with by tagging friends and using the designated hashtags.

This interactive approach aims to foster the sense of multiplayer fun that has defined the Mario Party series since its debut. At 2 p.m.

PT, the celebration’s "Party Host" portion takes center stage, as Toad—one of Mario's iconic companions—joins the event as the special host.

During this hour, participants are welcome to submit their questions to Toad using the #AskToad hashtag, providing an opportunity for real-time engagement with the character and deeper insights into Mario Party Star Rush. Throughout the three-hour event, fans can participate without any purchase necessary.

Every eligible post made using the correct hashtags during the event window doubles as an entry into the sweepstakes.

The grand prize not only celebrates the launch of Mario Party Star Rush but also Nintendo's ongoing commitment to its dedicated handheld gaming audience and amiibo enthusiasts. Mario Party Star Rush, developed and published by Nintendo, launched exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS platform on November 4, 2016.

The game introduced new gameplay modes and reinforced Nintendo’s position as a leader in family-friendly console and handheld entertainment.

By integrating live social media events and offering exclusive prizes, Nintendo continues to innovate both in software development and fan engagement. For more details and official rules, fans were directed to Nintendo’s official event pages and social channels.

The Mario Party Star Rush Twitter celebration exemplifies Nintendo's holistic approach to game launches—combining digital interactivity, exclusive rewards, and real-time communication between fans and the company.

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