From what i remember i didn't mind the graphics. I also don't remember many of the minigames, but i agree, less luck more skill. I think 9 using the car format was ok because the Wii also had a traditional Mario Party, 8. However it should of just been a one off thing and 10 shouldn't of used it.
I'm still working both of those out. I think im gonna aim for 30 charecters from across Mario History, from all types of Mario games, such as Fawful from the Mario and Luigi series and Whittle from Mario Galexy. As for boards, I am very much so unsure of that.
Yeah Smash Boards is pretty neat and im pretty sure they have a section for discussing Mario
Once i get RPG maker and do some other stuff i have planned i might give it a shot.
God I wish I could make this into a real game. I come up with ideas like this every once an a while as a hobby and thought I'd start posting this. and as for the rules thing... I learned my lesson on the Smash Boards heh heh.
The ideal Mario Party has always been out of reach. With Mario Party 9 and 10 following the kart format, and all the 3DS Mario Partys being lackluster, Super Mario Party brought a breath of fresh air, with its easy controls, somewhat diverse roster, and new board additions, the game was great...