Event Spaces & Their Effects

Event Spaces, often marked with a distinctive exclamation mark (!), are dynamic board elements that introduce unpredictable twists and turns to your Mario Party Superstars experience. Unlike Blue or Red Spaces, which offer straightforward coin gains or losses, Event Spaces trigger unique scenarios that can dramatically alter the game's flow, sometimes benefiting you, sometimes hindering your progress, and sometimes affecting all players. Mastering how to react to these spaces, and even strategically landing on them, is key to dominating the boards.

General Strategies for Event Spaces

Anticipate the Unpredictable: Always be prepared for a change in fortune when approaching an Event Space. While some effects are minor, others can be game-changing, especially in the final turns.
use Items: Items like the Custom Dice Block or Double Dice Block can be invaluable for either landing on a beneficial Event Space or avoiding a detrimental one. If you know a specific Event Space on the board has a high-risk, high-reward outcome, consider using a Custom Dice Block to try and land on it when you're feeling lucky, or to bypass it if you're in a precarious position.
Observe Opponents: Pay attention to how other players react to Event Spaces. Their reactions might give you clues about the space's effect, especially if you're unfamiliar with a particular board.
Late-Game Impact: Event Spaces can be particularly impactful in the final turns when every coin and Star matters. A well-timed event can steal a Star or grant you a crucial advantage, while a poorly timed one can cost you the game.

Board-Specific Event Spaces & Their Effects

Each board in Mario Party Superstars features unique Event Spaces tailored to its theme and layout. Understanding these specific effects is crucial for strategic play.

Peach's Birthday Cake

Piranha Plant Event Space: Located prominently on the board, landing here triggers the Piranha Plant to gobble up all your coins! However, it then spits out a random item for you.
- Strategy: This is a high-risk, high-reward space. If you're low on coins but desperate for an item (e.g., a Golden Pipe to reach a Star quickly), it might be worth the gamble. Avoid if you're sitting on a large coin stash unless you're confident the item will be worth it.
Bowser Space (Special Event): While not a standard Event Space, landing on a Bowser Space on this board can trigger unique events like Bowser stealing coins from all players or even forcing a player to give up a Star.
- Strategy: Always try to avoid Bowser Spaces, especially when you have a Star or a significant coin lead.

Space Land

Bowser Beam Event Space: Positioned at various points, landing here activates the Bowser Beam, which can blast coins from all players, or even change the direction of the board's movement.
- Strategy: The direction change can be a blessing or a curse. If the Star is in the opposite direction, this space might help you. If you're close to the Star, avoid it. The coin loss can be significant, so be wary if you're already low on funds.
Thwomp Event Space: Found near the central path, landing here can cause a Thwomp to fall, potentially squashing coins out of players or altering the path ahead.
- Strategy: Similar to the Bowser Beam, the path alteration can be strategic. If you're trying to reach a specific area or avoid another, this space might be useful.

Woody Woods

Tree Event Space: The trees in Woody Woods are alive! Landing on a Tree Event Space will cause the tree to spin, changing the direction of the paths ahead. This can either help you reach the Star faster or send you in a completely different direction.
- Strategy: This space is pure chance. If you're far from the Star, it might be worth the risk to see if it sends you closer. If you're already on a good path, try to avoid it.
Wiggler's Garden Event Space: Landing here can trigger Wiggler to move the Star to a new location on the board.
- Strategy: This is a high-impact event. If the Star is currently far away or in a difficult-to-reach spot, this space could be a godsend. If you're very close to the current Star location, avoid it at all costs!

Yoshi's Tropical Island

Toady's Island Event Space: Landing here will cause Toady to move the Star to the other island. This can be a significant setback or a strategic advantage depending on your current location.
- Strategy: If you're on the island opposite the Star, this space is your best friend. If you're on the same island as the Star, avoid it unless you have a Golden Pipe ready to jump to the new location.
Chain Chomp Event Space: Landing here can unleash a Chain Chomp that chases players, potentially stealing coins or forcing them to move to a different part of the board.
- Strategy: This is generally a space to avoid, as the coin loss and forced movement can be disruptive.

Horror Land

Day/Night Event Space: Landing on this special Event Space will toggle the board between day and night. This changes the paths available, the effects of certain spaces, and even the location of the Star!
- Strategy: This is perhaps the most impactful Event Space in the game. Understanding the differences between day and night paths is crucial. If the Star is more accessible during the day, try to land on this space when it's night, and vice-versa. Plan your route accordingly, as some paths are only open during specific times.
Boo's Mansion Event Space: While not a traditional Event Space, the Boo's Mansion is a key location. Landing on a space that allows you to pay Boo will let you steal coins or even a Star from another player.
- Strategy: Always aim for Boo's Mansion if you have enough coins and an opponent has a Star you want to steal. This is a powerful late-game strategy.

The unpredictable nature of these spaces mirrors the chaotic stage hazards found in Mario Kart DS, where environment-specific traps frequently shift the momentum of a race.

The Space Station board in Mario Party Superstars incorporates gravity-shifting Event Spaces that mirror the planet-hopping physics popularized by the gravity mechanics in Super Mario Galaxy.