Identifying Luck: Mario Party 7

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  • @zoomzike
    @zoomzike  ปีที่แล้ว +684

    The longest Identifying Luck yet...AGAIN! HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS BEHEMOTH! (CORRECTIONS BELOW)
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    Any "broken" timestamps are intentional so TH-cam's chapter system doesn't count them.
    CORRECTIONS:
    I'm bound to make a few mistakes with a video of this much length. If you find any issues then feel free to let me know (with the timestamp if able!) and I'll correct them down below, along with giving you credit! Please make sure there isn't already a text correction on-screen before you submit one!
    22:53 - "also orbs in mp7 can give 1-5 coins, not 2-10." (MrToadTheGamer)
    56:47 - "you said the Pink Boo takes 20 coins if a Star isn’t present. Well, it’s more like a range of coins around 20. It doesn’t specify 20 on the orb description. I’ve seen it take 14, I’ve seen it take 28. And it happened when the player’s max coins were higher than what was stolen. It’s weird. It’s kinda like a modernized take on Boo ranges from the previous games. I don’t know the exact range off the top of my head though." (smackjack78)
    1:07:55 - "I wouldn’t call this a correction, but it’s worth noting the Magic Orb can be used to completely guarantee you won’t land on an odd numbered space. While other movement orbs reduce the chance of landing on a given space, the magic orb is a way to make sure you won’t land on an odd-numbered Bowser space, or a particularly nasty Character space 7 or 9 spaces away." (lordbreadbug414)
    1:16:25 - "In grand canal, there are 9 star spaces, not 8. The 8 you did show were correct, but there is one more star space located near the top. It's on the blue space in between the DK space and the duel space" (usmankakar183)
    1:33:38 - "Okay I've run 950 total tests at this point with varying placements/coin amounts and I can almost assuredly say that the Bottle Rocket on Pagoda Peak has a 75% likelihood of taking you up the mountain regardless of circumstance" - (Gallaxee) [This guy showed me his stats; he's serious haha]
    2:10:33 - "the steals a star event in neon can take from second, but rare" (typhloquil)
    2:41:25 - "When showing the star spots on Bowsers board, there is an extra one you forgot to mark down which is on the left Island on the blue space right before the junction but after the happening space which takes you on the roller coaster." (just-intime9988)

    • @korraiswaifu6245
      @korraiswaifu6245 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      THANK YOU!!!! 😁😁

    • @MrToadTheGamer
      @MrToadTheGamer ปีที่แล้ว +4

      pretty sure DK spaces give you single players more often when you’re in lower placements, not 50/50. I’ve never seen 4th place get a multiplayer. 1st can get a single player but it’s very rare.

    • @phanpyken986
      @phanpyken986 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrToadTheGamer yeah also the lower place you’re in the higher chance of getting a star(1st place can never get a star). Bowser is a similar thing where the lower your placement the higher chance of a multiplayer.

    • @MrToadTheGamer
      @MrToadTheGamer ปีที่แล้ว +3

      also orbs in mp7 can give 1-5 coins, not 2-10

    • @joshyywoshy
      @joshyywoshy ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe it's just my luck, but i think that battles are a lot rarer in this game than in 6. i rarely see them in 7 compared to in 6 where you're likely to get 1 or 2 per match.

  • @amateraceon5202
    @amateraceon5202 ปีที่แล้ว +924

    With this, I can finally say that Identifying Luck has been my favorite film series of the past decade or two

    • @ambozz3726
      @ambozz3726 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      I am heavily invested in the Identifying Luck Cinematic Universe

    • @misteral9045
      @misteral9045 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      For the longest time, I thought nothing could rival my love for the 4.5hr masterpiece that is Lawrence of Arabia. Then Zoomzike posted Wario's HONKADONK and going into that hole led me to Identifying Luck.

    • @Kevelinu
      @Kevelinu ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He confirmed he will cover MP8 at the end of the video though, so the series isn't over yet.

    • @beowolf9480
      @beowolf9480 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Kevelinu DS isn't confirmed, but if enough love gets to it, he might, who knows, if RNGesus likes us enough he might even do the Mario Party renaissance games (Super and Superstars)

    • @blakeskit
      @blakeskit ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@beowolf9480 if he doesnt we get identifing luck 9 10 and the 4 3ds games for the next 6 years

  • @TheBlueWizzrobe
    @TheBlueWizzrobe ปีที่แล้ว +243

    1:21:55
    The fact that the Shy Guy says "Go, plebian! Amuse us!" for this ridiculously difficult, high stakes happening space where you have to play the best Mario Party of your life to secure that star really adds an extra layer of sublime beauty to it.

    • @segadoeswhatnintendont
      @segadoeswhatnintendont 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This line proves that shy guys are considered part of the high class.

    • @NoppyOwO
      @NoppyOwO 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@segadoeswhatnintendontgreatly so

  • @LloydTheZephyrian
    @LloydTheZephyrian ปีที่แล้ว +1906

    For thousands of years, I have laid dormant. Who dares to disturb my-- Oh, hey, a new episode of Identifying Luck? Sweet.

    • @RondoOfBloodX
      @RondoOfBloodX ปีที่แล้ว +65

      BTW we found 3 more Androids.

    • @LloydTheZephyrian
      @LloydTheZephyrian ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@RondoOfBloodX Three whole androids, huh? Pretty sure that makes eight. Hm, never going to let the boy live this one down...

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      ​@@LloydTheZephyrian
      Well, if it ain't the prince! I'd tip mah hat t'ya, BUT I LOST IT!

    • @LloydTheZephyrian
      @LloydTheZephyrian ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@goldenhydreigon4727 Look, I'm a little late to the game here. What's your deal?

    • @rtyuik7
      @rtyuik7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ​@@LloydTheZephyrianyou are hilarious, and i will quote everything you say

  • @SeltzerFountain
    @SeltzerFountain ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Mario Party 7 has always been my absolute favorite as a kid! So hype to finally have the full course movie of it! Love these videos and the effort put into them!

    • @zoomzike
      @zoomzike  ปีที่แล้ว +75

      YOOOOOOOOOOO THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'll make sure to store it safely in my coin bank! Appreciate it!!

    • @MountainMemelord
      @MountainMemelord ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zoomzike "actually puts it in the Casino Bank like a boss"
      Also, #HAMMERBROSWEEP.

    • @erementsuna
      @erementsuna ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Same here, its extremely nostalgic for me~

    • @calebsawyer0719
      @calebsawyer0719 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@zoomzike You, my friend, have earned yourself a
      sub on your channel! Oh, and by the way, I turned 24
      this month.

    • @ShinyTillDawn
      @ShinyTillDawn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same here

  • @goombuigi6904
    @goombuigi6904 ปีที่แล้ว +842

    The dedication that this guy has to Mario Party is insane

    • @Goomba1309
      @Goomba1309 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Turns out, "ZoomZike" and "dedication" mean the exact same thing

    • @rabbidguarddog
      @rabbidguarddog ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Heeeey if it isn't the coolest paper mario partner ever!

    • @Malouinesriant
      @Malouinesriant ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He should play with the Party Crashers

    • @howdyfriends7950
      @howdyfriends7950 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I can't blame him, it's a good game!
      honestly it's less like dedication, more like fixation. i would know because i think i might be the one zoomzike fan who has spent more time watching and rewatching identifying luck than he's spent on making the series.
      it's my comfort series, like how my girlfriend puts on high school musical or legally blonde whenever she had a rough day at work.
      I'm like that but with long video essays about games I don't play (like this, king k's zelda retrospectives, hbomberguy's ode to speedrunning and 500 dark souls videos), and when it's 2AM and I can't find something satisfying on youtube to scratch the itch, you know gerbiez is always streaming when nobody else is (the world record holder for most mario party 1 speedrun categories, just an all around great guy, highly recommend his twitch if you'd like to see some high quality mp1 gameplay)

  • @seannaboy
    @seannaboy ปีที่แล้ว +315

    Gotta say- having watched this series since it started years ago, seeing Mario Party 8 be confirmed is one of the hypest TH-cam moments I've seen in a while.

    • @TheGlaiveDominatrus
      @TheGlaiveDominatrus ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yep, especially when it's your favorite installment

    • @martonandrasszalanics.478
      @martonandrasszalanics.478 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, plus it's conformend that it will drop this month.

    • @TheGlaiveDominatrus
      @TheGlaiveDominatrus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@martonandrasszalanics.478 THIS MONTH??? okay i got excited

    • @Brandon34300
      @Brandon34300 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s how I felt when I knew Mario party 6 was the next one coming up! Hope you enjoy his video on 8, seeing him breakdown 6, which has always been my personal favourite and the one I’m most nostalgic for (one of the first games I ever got), was a great experience and gave me many entertaining nights watching the whole thing.

  • @SageArdor
    @SageArdor ปีที่แล้ว +360

    My theory regarding the dud duels: they made that a possible outcome solely as an afterthought after realizing that all duel minigames in this entry are primarily based on skill. As such, as a sort of bandage solution to the "skill issue" dilemma they made it so that the better player can still potentially get nothing out of it, as a reprieve to that one goober who just keeps losing.

    • @zoomzike
      @zoomzike  ปีที่แล้ว +141

      Solid theory!

    • @misteral9045
      @misteral9045 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      That makes enough sense to be believable. We all know Nintendo isn't above punishing someone for being talented.

    • @StarryOak76
      @StarryOak76 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      I’m almost certain this is it, tbh. As much as we like it to be mostly skill based because it’s fun that way, it’s definitely good to keep in mind that Mario Party is fundamentally a family party game and thus is aimed at families, a grouping that will naturally include people of completely disparate skill levels, whether it be older siblings vs younger, parents not being good at games, etc.
      Nintendo balances their party games with the intention that there is a solid chance any player can win by including elements, major or minor, of randomness, even if much like Smash, it leads to decisions less casual players hate. After all, the majority of their audience will always be casuals, or just the unskilled, to some extent.
      I think people really need to internalize that more, because it feels like some people don’t understand why chance even exists in a party game like Smash.

    • @robertfrank1018
      @robertfrank1018 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂🎉😢😮😅😊❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @idontwantahandlethough
      @idontwantahandlethough ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Ohhhh I bet you're right.
      And I bet the dude who suggested the idea is named like... _Brian_ or something.
      Frickin' Brian and his stupid goober ideas, who even hired that guy anyway?

  • @BoomingInfernape
    @BoomingInfernape ปีที่แล้ว +273

    A side note on the Egg Orb: A CPU Yoshi or Birdo will never use the orb if they find it from an Orb Space, and they will never purchase it from a shop.

    • @Jfrost9101
      @Jfrost9101 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      It can hilariously lead to them completely locking themselves out of using orbs, it's great

    • @henryapplebottom7231
      @henryapplebottom7231 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I wonder why?

    • @shayminister4922
      @shayminister4922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Could be that they lay eggs on a regular basis

    • @mrdocena8082
      @mrdocena8082 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@henryapplebottom7231 Could just be them trying to give each CPU a sort of "character".

    • @CodenameBolts
      @CodenameBolts ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I've seen a Birdo use one on Windmillville before but ok

  • @Scootyy
    @Scootyy ปีที่แล้ว +213

    I am sure this will be the best Identifying Luck: Mario Party 7 yet

    • @BeeBwakka
      @BeeBwakka ปีที่แล้ว +5

      how did you do that omg

    • @speedypichu6833
      @speedypichu6833 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it requires channel membership

    • @Soul_King77
      @Soul_King77 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah because it's the only video titled Identifying Luck: Mario Party 7 lol

    • @Name_cannot_be_blank
      @Name_cannot_be_blank ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Soul_King77 this is reupload of older video with same name
      lol

  • @markhenderson9507
    @markhenderson9507 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Your editing at 2:16:55 was flawless. I literally had do a double take. It looks like Bowser put a dark star in the chest then immediately put a normal star in it.

    • @teaoftraffic
      @teaoftraffic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he doing a little trolling

  • @Goomba1309
    @Goomba1309 ปีที่แล้ว +378

    THE IDENTIFYING LUCK SAGA IS NOT ONLY BACK, BUT IT'S ALSO NOT LEAVING US ANYTIME SOON, *LET'S GOOOOOO!*

    • @alexholley2712
      @alexholley2712 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Mario Party 8 CONFIRMED!

    • @DawnLynnCat
      @DawnLynnCat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The series is over according to the preview for the series, plus Mario went through all the title screens.

    • @alexholley2712
      @alexholley2712 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@DawnLynnCat 5:24:59

    • @MrCheeze
      @MrCheeze ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Wonder if that will be the true finale of the series, or if he will end up doing Mario Party DS as well - which is the real last hurrah of the traditional Mario Party gameplay (as well as of Hudson Soft itself).

    • @Soul_King77
      @Soul_King77 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ​​I sure hope DS is included, in my opinion it rivals many of the first 8 numbered mario parties

  • @jonathanpayne4772
    @jonathanpayne4772 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My first ever Mario Party. My childhood will finally be revisited. Can’t wait to watch this on my home theatre screen later!
    Also, thank goodness this series will continue! Can’t wait to see you cover recklessly driving Koopa Troopa’s in what might be the best board in the franchise, and to hear you explain the controls for Shake It Up haha

  • @ohno5559
    @ohno5559 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    The dedication this guy has to Mario Party is much more than most players but still well within the realm of sanity

  • @genemelendez368
    @genemelendez368 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This is the one I’ve been waiting for the most. Mario Party 7 was the Mario Party I have the most nostalgia for, and I think it’s pretty underrated.

    • @kendallmonge649
      @kendallmonge649 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I agree. Maybe I'm biased because it's the one I grew up with; I didn't grow up with the other GameCube Mario Parties, just this one. But this is my favorite Mario Party.
      I actually don't hate Bowser Time like most people seem to. I find it hilarious. Bowser's dialogue in this game is especially very well-written and hilarious (especially for the "freelance photography" event and the Bowser Shop event). I love the randomness of the Koopa Kids, especially if you get 10 spaces on the board. I love the Bowser multiplayer minigames and how stupidly high the stakes are. Bowser is what makes this game so incredible to me, IMO.

  • @Gust3883
    @Gust3883 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is my favourite type of videos in this channel simply for the fact you've been making these for almost 5 years already. I dont even play mario party, it's just fun hearing you talk about the game from the inside.

  • @ScarsMclovin
    @ScarsMclovin ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Holy crap! Can't wait to relax for 5 hours listening about Mario party! LETS GOOOO

  • @pptenshi3900
    @pptenshi3900 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    ZoomZike. Thank you so much for this series. You really opened so many peoples eyes to the older Mario Party games, and being someone who has always loved them, seeing the amount of people who have gained interest in them because of these videos is really groundbreaking.
    Watching the first video years ago, I didn’t really understand, but I feel like I’ve sorta grown with this series you’ve made. It’s been something I’ve liked to wind down to for so long now, and I’m sure it will be for many years to come.
    I will continue to support you ZoomZike. Thanks so much for everything!

  • @MrToadTheGamer
    @MrToadTheGamer ปีที่แล้ว +49

    the whole GC era is finally done, incredible work

    • @the_elmeister
      @the_elmeister ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a piece of art he did

  • @Sevenes7-S
    @Sevenes7-S ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yooo, thank you for your effort! I've been watching your series since the first episode and finally we reached one of my favourites. MP7 has its flaws however I love many of the ideas. Every map is memorable and the Character Orbs give every character some personality.
    And the Minigames are amazing in my opinion!

    • @zoomzike
      @zoomzike  ปีที่แล้ว

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I'm glad you enjoy!!

  • @TheJacoliexp
    @TheJacoliexp ปีที่แล้ว +18

    THE KING HAS RETURNED AS SOON AS I STARTED MY MARIO PARTY BINGE, THIS IS AMAZING

  • @luke6784
    @luke6784 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is some of the best and highest quality content to be found on TH-cam. There aren't really any other 5+ hour videos that are so well scripted and entertaining throughout and feature no offscript rants.

  • @Whentheamthe
    @Whentheamthe ปีที่แล้ว +27

    So exited for 8! Haven't watched the actual video yet since I haven't finished 6 yet. Thought it was weird for it to be excluded since it follows the standard Mario party formula of 1-7 and isn't handheld like DS. This does make me curious on if Superstars may be covered one day though

  • @toshio1334
    @toshio1334 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Despite the quality of the Mario Party series going downhill after 6, the quality of this series only continues to get better and the factors of luck only gets better with each one.

  • @Naturally-Bright
    @Naturally-Bright ปีที่แล้ว +55

    OH MY GOD I'VE BEEN SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE!! Thank you Zoom Zike!

    • @Naturally-Bright
      @Naturally-Bright ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just finished the episode, and WOW! I've been playing this specific Mario Party for over a decade, and I still managed to learn things I haven't before! I love Identifying Luck so much, and I was screaming when I got the notification. Cheers to such an awesome series!🎉

  • @Marxy-
    @Marxy- ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Bet King of Skill watches these videos. There's no other explanation for how he's so good at Mario Party.

    • @rpgman161
      @rpgman161 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed, the talent that he has in Mario Party is abnormal

    • @CassiDS
      @CassiDS ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Considering he's been playing Mario Party with his mom since he was a kid, a good chunk of these videos could be information he's retained from all that experience under his belt 🤔

    • @susiehaltmann3342
      @susiehaltmann3342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It all makes sense now

  • @gozdop7728
    @gozdop7728 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The joy I felt when I saw this is unreal. I just wanna say thank you for making these videos. Not only are they really informative, but also super chill and relaxing to watch. Thank you so much for making my days better

    • @idontwantahandlethough
      @idontwantahandlethough ปีที่แล้ว +2

      now that you mention it, it is kinda insane that someone can make the act of _literally describing Mario Party 7, The Unabridged Version_ as exciting as he managed to make it lol. That takes serious talent! And there's some seriously good strategies in here imo :)

  • @Snogard45
    @Snogard45 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the way I literally yelled to my wife in the other room when I woke up and saw this dropped. thank you zoomzike, you're amazing!!!! so happy you're doing mario party 8 too, I have an unreasonable amount of nostalgia and love for it despite Knowing it's where the series definitely started to slide downhill. really excited to see how it actually works compared to my memories!

  • @HollyBunnySilly
    @HollyBunnySilly ปีที่แล้ว +77

    You have no idea how excited I am for Mario Party 8 explained. It's the one I grew up with, and I love it to death.

    • @Name_cannot_be_blank
      @Name_cannot_be_blank ปีที่แล้ว

      you're gay
      and also he wont, 1-7 and not further

    • @ToyotaKudoFan
      @ToyotaKudoFan ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's so underrated tbh, I know people are put off by the motion controls but it had so many awesome boards and minigames that didn't require motion controls.

    • @nelsonl5501
      @nelsonl5501 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In 2025 lol.

  • @joey5745
    @joey5745 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can’t believe it’s been 4 and 1/2 years since your first Identifying Luck where I gave you a reminder that DK Jungle isn’t the only level in the entire series with two Boo’s. We’ve come so far and for the record I’ve learned so much from these, can’t wait for the next one!

  • @DeltaFrazzle
    @DeltaFrazzle ปีที่แล้ว +14

    oh hell yes. ive been waiting for this one. easily one of my favorite mario parties, right behind 3. and what a meaty length youve given us. i will enjoy and take in every second, ty zoom.

  • @RoboterBoboter
    @RoboterBoboter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep on gaming, but never become arrogant!

    • @zoomzike
      @zoomzike  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Thank you so much!!

  • @CharmCityGamer
    @CharmCityGamer ปีที่แล้ว +8

    LET'S GO BABY! Here's to Mario Party 8 somewhere down the road. This is by far my favorite video game series, super stoked that you've decided to keep the Party rolling!

  • @raistlinpage3444
    @raistlinpage3444 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for doing MP8 in this series. It's my favorite because it was the first one I ever played.

  • @thedanishdanish4787
    @thedanishdanish4787 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for all of these in depth analyses. Always a treat!

  • @GrandmasterOshawott
    @GrandmasterOshawott ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Yo ZoomZike, I love your Identifying Luck series, but one of the most underrated aspects of it has to be the intros you make for each one, it is so good and I love how it's all connected. You think once you finish this series you'll release a video of all the intros that flow into one another?

  • @derrickbiedermann9802
    @derrickbiedermann9802 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am sad to say, I skipped to the end specifically to see if he would cover further Mario Party games.
    I am however happy to say he will.

  • @Pinstar
    @Pinstar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me: Having taken a 5 hour long exam "My Brain is fried, I need to unwind"
    TH-cam: Would you like to watch a 5 hour long video about a Mario Party game you've never played?
    Me: Yes...yes I would.

  • @KagamineRinButSad
    @KagamineRinButSad ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found your channel just over a year ago and watched your Mario Party videos whilst studying for my exams. Fell in love with the rest of your channel and stuck around for the ride. I’m about to graduate on Monday and this is the perfect sendoff 💙 Thank you ZoomZike!!

  • @jhmusichouse
    @jhmusichouse ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been waiting for this video to come out for the last 3 years. My brother and I scraped together $49.99 and bought this game back November of '05. To this day we still play this game with the same enthusiasm as we did when we were kids. Neon Heights and Pagoda Peak are our favorites to play. Thank you for this video, I learned so much!

  • @BooBoy456
    @BooBoy456 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The final episode is finally here! This has been an incredible series of videos and I have loved every single one of them. You pour so much effort into your content and I can't wait to see what great new things you will do, now that Identifying Luck has been concluded ❤

    • @boomerangthrower3961
      @boomerangthrower3961 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Spoiler Alert:
      More Identifying Luck.

    • @BooBoy456
      @BooBoy456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@boomerangthrower3961I saw! I'm very happy he's continuing the series, at least for one more entry.

  • @kendallmonge649
    @kendallmonge649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love this video. I love the Identifying Luck series so much. Thank you so much. The GameCube Mario Parties are my favorites, and MP7 is my #1 of all time.
    I haven't finished the video yet (I've watched the orb section, but not the main boards) - but I wanted to add one note about the Warp Pipe Orbs on Pagoda Peak. There are times when the Brutal CPU will unwittingly place a Warp Pipe Orb on one of the first 3 spaces. I don't get why they're not programmed against doing that, but whatever - there have been occasions when I'm at the top of the board and used it to my advantage, rolling high (preferably with a mushroom, and only if I have enough coins for it to work) so that I can purchase 2 stars in one turn. There have also been occasions where I intentionally put one on those spaces to try to help out someone I was playing against (especially common if I'm babysitting and I want a little kid I'm playing with to win).
    Then there are also times when I'll purposely troll an adult I'm playing with, placing one near the start so that a player who doesn't have enough coins to afford any stars will make it to the top, get sent back down, and get transported back to the top, just to get told off twice in one turn. I love doing that :)

  • @munchrai6396
    @munchrai6396 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Hopscotch Happening in Bowser's Enchanted Inferno is yet another happening space that is significantly easier in 8-player, tag team mode than in normal mode because it allows you to have 2 chances to nab that star. This allows you to use trial and error on one pair, which might increase the odds to as much as 1/4

  • @Moegivesmelife
    @Moegivesmelife ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the love and effort! These videos are so much fun to watch. Been playing these titles with my family since I was a kid, it’s nice to learn new tricks and tips!

    • @zoomzike
      @zoomzike  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! So glad you enjoy them!!

  • @pizus4823
    @pizus4823 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man you have no idea how long I've waiting for this one! Mario Party 7 is my favorite in the entire series (entirely because it was my childhood one). This video is going to simultaneously be a massive nostalgia trip, and going to be the basis for my MP7 related takeover

  • @GoldyLocksDA
    @GoldyLocksDA ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Honestly, Each Mario Party having thier own "the only title that has Blank" makes each game more unique

  • @rageldith9600
    @rageldith9600 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey, for MP8, there’s a semi-consistent way to time the roulette (for this instance, we’ll use the 5, 10, 20 coins wheel for this)
    5 coins space: throw the dart ASAP
    10 coins space, as soon as the wheel starts spinning, move your arm up without holding a + b, then swing it back down and hold down a and b as you do
    20 coins space, as soon as the wheel starts spinning, move your arm up and down without holding a + b, the swing it back up and hold down a & b as you do

    • @hyperfairy7779
      @hyperfairy7779 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even better, throw the dart when what you want is in the 9 O'clock position, always worked for me

    • @natnew32
      @natnew32 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hyperfairy7779 Same here (on the 9 O'Clock thing). Works with any dart wheel in the game.

  • @ToaderTheToad
    @ToaderTheToad ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just finished the entirety of the video!
    Absolutely amazing job, that was worth the wait
    I never knew MP7 was so similar yet so different from MP6, that's really cool
    I'm so hyped for MP8 by the way, thank you so much for deciding to continue the series

  • @MainChannel9521
    @MainChannel9521 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Man I love this series, I really appreciate you making them since they take so long to make! Hope to see Mario Party DS soon!

    • @sasaki999pro
      @sasaki999pro ปีที่แล้ว

      After watching TRG do a full playthrough of MPDS, the amount of RNG shenanigans in that game is INSANE. They have hidden blocks that can STEAL your stars!

  • @edu2076
    @edu2076 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Found this channel/series when this video came out, and I've been having too much fun with the ILMP series. Love the contrast of the voice of despair alongside the game's fun music (Slot of Stupendousness is a highlight). Very well made videos, lots of effort, both informative and entertaining.

  • @CodenameBolts
    @CodenameBolts ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is my favourite Mario Party game! While I really hope you can make videos for 8 and DS too, this will be a great finale to Identifying Luck if you don't. Can't wait to watch this monster!

  • @UltimaNumber255
    @UltimaNumber255 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    About Mathmortician: There's Blue Torches on each row's sides that light up, then go back out that signify when a Boo emerges from that direction. It's helpful for pre-emptively getting the Boo and thus helps prevent many Boos being passed up. Especially helpful with the Mic on since it takes a moment to recognize what is being said.

  • @LaCroixBoix4
    @LaCroixBoix4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's a shame that this series is coming to a close. I would adore a breakdown of Mario Party DS!

  • @maximumoverclock1948
    @maximumoverclock1948 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you. This video singlehandedly makes me happy, as there's an in-depth analysis of the one Mario Party I have a backstory with. Kudos to you to all the work you've put in this series.

  • @AFoxOnTheInternet
    @AFoxOnTheInternet ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yoooo!!! Congrats on finishing all of the 7 mainline Mario Parties ZoomZike! Plan to set my evening aside to fully watch this and gain even more knowledge to crush my friends and family.

  • @SlimJimGames
    @SlimJimGames ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was absolutely worth the wait, and the fact that the Mario Party I grew up on (8!!) will be getting coverage melted my heart, keep up the great work!
    PS. Hope to see DS and -e too!

  • @hosni4064
    @hosni4064 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    So happy to see my fave Mario Party get covered! I'm curious if Mario Party 8 will get covered later though.

  • @retroentertainment1340
    @retroentertainment1340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember playing Mario Party 7 around the time it came out. I even remember seeing the commercial of guys in costumes for Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser. I can’t believe how much much effort you put into analyzing Mario Party 1-7. From the boards to the bonus stars of each game. You did not disappoint at all with this video series.

  • @Cyberguy64
    @Cyberguy64 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a soft spot for Mario Party 8. I'm very happy to see that you changed your mind about covering it!

  • @FunkyGaming44
    @FunkyGaming44 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have probably played MP7 for at least 500 hours or more growing up, and there is so much that I didn't know. Can't wait for Mario Party 8, the last great Mario Party.

    • @zoomzike
      @zoomzike  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it a ton!!!

  • @brandonwilliams6119
    @brandonwilliams6119 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Y’know I was about ZoomZike the other and was wondering how how he was doing and then on this day July 13, 2023 he drops the biggest “identifying luck bomb” on us for Mario Party 7! Thank you so much for this and welcome back King! 👑

  • @tehxenon1703
    @tehxenon1703 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let’s gooo! Time to enjoy this piece and all other indentifying Luck again. Great work!

  • @Xamimus
    @Xamimus ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was 5 hours of super nerdy but super fun info! Can't wait for Mario Party 8!

  • @thehypist2587
    @thehypist2587 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YES! The wait was definitely worth it! I love the Identifying Luck series cause even if I don’t get a chance to play these Mario Party games again, it still provides info to those who do. I appreciate the dedication and work that goes into these videos, thanks for making this series and giving me something long and fun to watch!

  • @delta_power3049
    @delta_power3049 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3:04:51 This fun run technique is commonly referred to as "edging"

  • @wollwolke
    @wollwolke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 hours of info about a game series I don't even play? Sign me up! Love these videos, despite me having no practical use for this information lol

  • @frayzard
    @frayzard ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really hope you'll be able to start a new series of viral videos after finishing this one, you've got a peak narrator voice

  • @MetalGame97x
    @MetalGame97x ปีที่แล้ว +2

    IT IS HERE!!! YES, this always feels like christmas everytime there is a new episode!
    Mario party is a series that has such an great inpact on my life. I played these games to death as a kid.
    Thanks for your work dude!!

  • @TheDisarminghinkle
    @TheDisarminghinkle ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I actually really like having the randomized bonus stars. I think it adds a lot of strategy having to aim to be best in a lot of things. Plus, having coin star AND minigame star oftentimes just gave the game to whoever won the most minigames. I mean, I get that playing the game the best means you probably should win, but Mario Party is all about drama. Just being guaranteed victory without any competition is lame.

  • @Green_964
    @Green_964 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to see you decided to cover Mario Party 8, its always been my personal favorite.

  • @Choa
    @Choa ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now I know what I am doing for 5 hours today, thanks ZoomZike! You are the best!

  • @Graeylyn
    @Graeylyn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outro made me tear up a bit. Mario Party 7 is one of two Mario Party GameCube games me and my siblings had growing up, and I have such fond memories of all these boards and minigames. It really is a fantastic cruise to faraway places

  • @Dondeath
    @Dondeath ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These videos are literally King of Skill's brain when playing Mario Party!
    KEEP up the great work ZoomZike!

  • @jackclifton5434
    @jackclifton5434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been around since ILMP2, this series has been with me through so much. I just love this kind of passion project.
    Thank you ZoomZike.

  • @DarkonFullPower
    @DarkonFullPower ปีที่แล้ว +4

    32:12 Seven Identifying Luck videos, but not once has he talked about a critical part about the Mushroom or any multi-block item. *The probability bell curve.*
    When rolling a single block the odds of getting a specific roll is the same for every number: 10% Each of the ten numbers is equally likely to happen.
    But when you use the Mushroom and roll two dice blocks, the number 11 will occur more often than any other.
    Why? Because with two dice blocks there are ten different ways to get that number. 1-10, 2-9, 3-8, 4-7, 5-6, 6-5, 7-4, 8-3, 9-2, and 10-1.
    Compare that to, lets use the number 4. Only 1-3, 2-2, and 3-1 can make 4. Three combinations.
    When using the Mushroom, look 11 spaces ahead. That is the most likely space to be landed on, at 10% odds. For each space higher and lower than 11, that space is 1% less likely to be landed on. This means rolling a 20 only happens 1% of the time.
    For that reason if number higher than 11 is desired, a Magic Orb is better than the Mushroom, as it doubles a single dice block, keeping the equal 10% odds for all outcomes.

    • @DarkonFullPower
      @DarkonFullPower ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh. The Super Shroom's most common odds are an equal chance of a 16 or 17, at 7.5%.

  • @Anderre_Belmont
    @Anderre_Belmont ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been a great journey ZoomZike, I've watched all of your Identifying Luck in Mario Party videos over the years to help me get a slight edge when playing Mario Party Netplay. Your strategies have helped me plenty of times, especially when playing mind games with skilled players. Even when I'm just playing casually with my friends they accuse me of cheating at times because of all the little things I've learned over the years. Glad to see you decided to do MP8, that one has some of my favorite boards in the entire series and I can't wait to see how I can do better.

  • @MP4PartyStar
    @MP4PartyStar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just want to say thank you for making this series Zike, it's no doubt takes an insane amount of effort to make each one. You have created a video-form wiki of competitive Mario Party strategy which is both an invaluable resource and an insane undertaking, and as someone who has watched all of the Identifying Lucks it's been an amazing ride.

  • @dungeonpastor
    @dungeonpastor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If my friends were repeatedly pausing a Mario Party minigame, their controller is getting unplugged. Period.

  • @truegamer2097
    @truegamer2097 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it just me, or did ZoomZike forget about the complete insanity of the actual star spaces in Bowser's Enchanted Inferno! ?

  • @GoldenCell007
    @GoldenCell007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ZoomZike, incredible video as always! Truly, it was very insightful and gave me a new way to think about each board in a new way.
    Can't wait for Indentifying Luck in Mario Party 8 either, as it's my favourite game in the series!

  • @Moss_Dude
    @Moss_Dude ปีที่แล้ว +5

    4:03:40 personal checkpoint

    • @Moss_Dude
      @Moss_Dude ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well now I can't edit it because it's been hearted, so I have to just say in a reply when I'm done lol
      Edit: completed in 2 days! Can't wait to see future installments, maybe even 9 and 10? I get that they're the bad ones, but 9 was still my first mario party game and I'd love to see its luck identified.

  • @BleddynsStudio
    @BleddynsStudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My childhood mario party, personally. Pagoda Peak was always our favorite board, and this game also has a lot of my favorite minigames like Kart Wheeled, La Bomba, The Final Countdown, and especially Shock Absorbers.

  • @BoardGamesBricksHobbies
    @BoardGamesBricksHobbies ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is my favorite GameCube Mario Party!

  • @GeorgeLifo
    @GeorgeLifo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is MY sleepover, and I'LL choose the movie!
    fr tho, I can already tell this is gonna be really well made. Good job getting this monster of a video out!

  • @megarotom1590
    @megarotom1590 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite chaos is 50 turn neon heights, with a no replacing orb space house rule

  • @bladedash_
    @bladedash_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OOOO IM SO EXCITED FOR THE VIDEO OF MP8!! This video was incredible as well! Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @franbh94
    @franbh94 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yay! Im getting prepared for the plethora of Mario Party 7 Streams that will follow the video

  • @TheRandomeer
    @TheRandomeer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been waiting for this for YEARS! My favorite Mario Party game, my very first one, now under Zoomzike's command!

  • @InvadoZimm
    @InvadoZimm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now we need someone to splice all the intro animations for each identifying luck episode in one shot.

  • @Luigifan4ever11
    @Luigifan4ever11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mario Party 8 is the only Mario Party game I ever got to personally own. I did play Mario Party 6 a single time, but didn't get to play even a full game, so 8 - even with all it's flaws (and Kamek's infamous slur usage) - still manages to hit a soft spot for me. I look forward to seeing you cover it!

  • @BeeBN
    @BeeBN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this series is the only series on youtube where I'll see a 3 hour plus runtime and sit down and watch the whole thing, attention undivided

  • @xinpingdonohoe3978
    @xinpingdonohoe3978 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I must admit, for when we're looking for specific things, this is absolutely beautiful. I wanted to observe the Vacuum Orb for my studying, and you go deep enough into it that we get to see it used properly. Many appreciations.

  • @commanderproton7763
    @commanderproton7763 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:07:09
    One thing to note about the odds of paths on Ghost in the Hall.
    The best possible simple path, which is running straight up the right side and getting stopped by no traps, in a 1/8 chance.
    The worst possible simple path, which is running up the right side, getting stopped at the first boo and going around, getting stopped at the second boo and going around, and getting stopped at the third boo right before the end, is also a 1/8 chance of happening.
    The rest are mixtures of the paths. The one mentioned before, failing the first two right side boos is very time consuming.
    The left side of the mansion should straight up never be taken. Let's say you wanted to go completely up the left side. You have FIVE checks to go through, regardless of whether you go through the door in the top left corner or try the boos in front of the exit. The odds of you getting through with no traps triggered is 1/32.
    One the reasons the simple path is so great is there are only 3 checks to go through, meaning luck is much more in your favor. But again, all of this can be for nothing if one other player gets insanely lucky.

  • @Cosplaybuddygiraffes
    @Cosplaybuddygiraffes ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite time of the year: The Identifying Luck upload! MP7 is part of what I consider my Mario Party childhood trio (2, 6, and 7), and I think it’s extremely underrated! Each of the boards just has SO many little quirks and neat things to discover!
    One of my favorite things, more on the thematic side, was brought up to me recently though. MP7 is all about globetrotting and tourism; with each board representing a specific popular city to travel to (Grand Canal = Venice, Neon Heights = New York City or Hollywood, Pyramid Park = Cairo, etc). Meanwhile, Bowser’s Enchanted Inferno is an original location for Bowser that’s reminiscent of a theme park- a tourist trap that’s commercially successful, but more often than not the equivalent of junk food to a traveler: Fun and tasty, but nothing of nutritional value. Really love that imo

  • @TotalFreakZoid
    @TotalFreakZoid ปีที่แล้ว

    Zike, thank you so much for this. For the longest time I thought I was the odd ball out by saying that 7 was my favourite Mario Party next to 2. Everyone was spouting about how much they love 3 or 6. But I think this game will always have a place in my heart. I love it so much and to see the care you put into it. Despite it's flaws? I think it's still an amazing game.

  • @mikeyunderstars
    @mikeyunderstars ปีที่แล้ว +1

    woah! this video is insanely cool! i’ve been watching IL for a while on an off, i really gotta go through the rest of the games and videos when i can. i’m so excited for more! MP8 was my first mario party so i’m so excited, the hotel stage in that one was always my favorite. petition to get nintendo to bring back hotel stages, they were so unique and fun! great work!

  • @chippotato5647
    @chippotato5647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:54:07 "What does he have against bridges, anyways?"
    Well, he does have a bit of a history with bridges going out from under him, doesn't he? :P

    • @StarlitWitchy
      @StarlitWitchy ปีที่แล้ว

      Castle design skill issue tbh

  • @kindheartedkitty2001
    @kindheartedkitty2001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually thank you so much for continuing because I grew up with Mario party 8 & 9 so I’m really excited to watch those videos! Keep up the great work!

  • @FungiWizard
    @FungiWizard ปีที่แล้ว

    I was on vacation when this dropped and I’m now so excited to binge this. This series is one of my go to for videos to download via TH-cam premium for long road trips and now I’m adding this to the collection

  • @Shaymaru
    @Shaymaru ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t think there’s a comfier video to rest after a long day of work with than these. Thanks for making these for several years now.