For other minigames that relied on controller gimmicks (mainly the Gamecube and Wii Mario Parties), the 3DS is used quite nicely. (gamingtrend.com)
there was NO F *** ING NEED for themto put koopas, shy guys, etc. in EVERY OTHER MINIGAME. (mariopartylegacy.com)
This gameplay mode features several options, both competitive and cooperative, like «Tabletop Foosball» which mimics normal foosball tables as well as other minigames like Animal Matchup which plays mostly like a memory game. (glitchcat.com)