Mario Party 2 is a party video game featuring six playable characters from the Mario series. The objective is to earn the most stars by purchasing them from predefined spaces on the board. Each turn is followed by a minigame to earn coins, which can be used to buy items and stars. New features in Mario Party 2 include themed boards, character-specific costumes, and unique board events. The game supports both solo and multiplayer modes, offering a variety of challenges and fun for all players.