Mario Party 6 / Boards
Mario Party 6 Boards: day/night changes and six Star rules
See which boards sell, steal or move Stars.
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Edition covered
Original GameCube edition with three-turn day/night cycles, Orbs and the Star Bank.
The time changes after every three turns
Brighton and Twila alternate control. Day/night affects paths and events, so a route that looks safe can change before a distant player arrives.
| Board | Star method | Main decision |
|---|---|---|
| Towering Treetop | Moving 20-coin Star | Watch time-dependent paths |
| E. Gadd’s Garage | Moving 20-coin Star | Use machinery and transport |
| Faire Square | Buy up to five Stars at one stop | Compare the current per-Star price |
| Snowflake Lake | Chain Chomps steal rivals’ Stars | Choose a route that passes targets |
| Castaway Bay | Reach DK’s boat | Avoid arriving when Bowser occupies it |
| Clockwork Castle | Catch DK by day; avoid Bowser at night | Plan movement around the phase |
Each board defines its own Star economy
Towering Treetop and E. Gadd’s Garage use moving 20-coin Stars. Faire Square has one shop location, while Snowflake Lake begins by distributing Stars to everyone.
| Feature | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| Host | Brighton | Twila |
| Special board spaces | DK events | Bowser events replace DK spaces |
| Faire Square Star price | 20 coins each | 5, 10, 30 or 40 coins each |
| Clockwork Castle | Chase Donkey Kong | Avoid Bowser on reversed routes |
| Some minigames | Day version | Different conditions or scenery |
Castaway Bay swaps the boat’s occupant
Reaching Donkey Kong allows a Star purchase. Reaching Bowser loses a Star, or coins if none are held; inspect the boat before accelerating.
Clockwork Castle changes the chase
During the day players pursue Donkey Kong. At night the direction reverses and Bowser pursues players, making the phase change more than a cosmetic alteration.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Nintendo game information or original manual | www.gamingalexandria.com |
| Super Mario Wiki game reference | www.mariowiki.com |