Lego Party has officially secured its release date of September 30 and positioned itself as a serious contender in the multiplayer party game arena dominated by Nintendo’s Mario Party franchise.
The upcoming title from publisher Fictions and developer SMG Studio will arrive across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, ensuring broad accessibility for party game enthusiasts.
What Is Lego Party and How Do You Play It?
The game follows the traditional party board game format but incorporates the beloved Lego aesthetic and customization options that have made the brick-building brand a global phenomenon. Players compete across various Challenge Zones while participating in 60 different minigames inspired by popular Lego themes, including Pirates, Space, and NINJAGO.
The core gameplay revolves around collecting Golden Bricks as players navigate customizable boards, with the winner determined by who accumulates the most bricks by game’s end. Unlike some party games that introduce last-minute twists, Lego Party maintains a straightforward victory condition without bonus elements that could dramatically alter outcomes.
“We’re excited to share that players do not have to wait much longer to experience the fun in LEGO Party!” said Fictions executive producer Evan Icenbice in a press release, per Gematsu. “This game captures the playful spirit and creativity that the LEGO Group is known for, in a new multiplayer experience.”
With over one billion possible minifigure combinations available, Lego Party emphasizes character customization as a key differentiator in the crowded party game market, allowing players to create unique avatars that reflect their personal style.
The game supports up to four players through both local couch co-op and cross-platform online multiplayer, though it notably excludes random online matchmaking. Instead, players can only compete in private online sessions with friends across different platforms.
How Does It Stack Up Against Mario Party Rival?
While Lego Party’s 60 minigames might seem modest compared to the 112 on Super Mario Party Jamboree, which launched on Switch 2 last month, the comparison isn’t entirely fair since many of Jamboree’s games are distributed across various side modes rather than the core board game experience. The actual gap between usable minigames in standard board game rotation is much smaller than initial numbers suggest.
The minigame variety promises diverse challenges, with activities ranging from racing to making dinner for aliens, navigating collapsing tombs, and participating in rally races. These activities span the breadth of Lego’s creative universe, incorporating elements from the company’s most popular product lines.
Pre-orders are currently available with incentives including five exclusive digital minifigures such as Cotton Candy Cheerleader and Shark Singer, plus a 10% discount for early adopters. The game will receive both digital and physical releases through a partnership with iam8bit.
