The evolution of the Mario Party series has been strange. Originally a simplistic party game with basic themed boards, the series went from near-yearly releases to unfocused follow-ups. Alongside the numbered titles one might expect, players also have handhelds titles named after the system they were made for (Advance and DS), and compilations of old fan-favorite minigames like The Top 100. There are also miscellaneous installments that do not fit in any broadly defined category and are often forgotten as a result, like Island Tour. Mario Party Superstars, the most recent installment, is another attempt at compiling nostalgic boards and minigames.