I own all of the Mario Parties, it such a great series.

I lost the first 3 games, and coincidentally, I can't find my 64, either!

I enjoy every bit of these games, they're endless fun. True, having friends enhances the experience, but I've always had a good time. You can set the AI settings really high, and sometimes you can't beat them! But, it gives you more fuel, the fuel to win!

I never beat the 8th game, however, so I never found out if the starting guy who introduces you to everything is a villain or not. Oh well. Still love this series.