Sonic Shuffle is a party board game released for the Sega Dreamcast in the United States in late 2001. The game places up to four players on a colorful board that resembles a carnival path. Each turn a player rolls a die and moves the indicated number of spaces. Landing on certain spaces triggers mini games that test reflexes memory or knowledge. Players can collect Precioustones that are scattered across the board and are needed to defeat the mysterious monster Void. The monster has locked the power of the Precioustones and must be stopped by Sonic and his friends. The cast includes Sonic Tails Knuckles Amy and others each with unique abilities. In addition to the board action the game features a variety of mini games such as racing challenges rhythm tests and trivia quizzes that can be played competitively. Boss battles appear at the end of each stage and require strategic use of the characters abilities. The game supports both local multiplayer and a single player mode where the computer controls the opponents. The graphics are bright and cartoonish and the sound includes upbeat music and voice clips from the characters. The board consists of a winding path with distinct zones that represent different themes such as a beach a forest and a cityscape. Each zone contains special spaces that can give bonuses or penalties such as extra turns or loss of collected stones. The mini games are diverse ranging from a timing based obstacle course to a memory matching puzzle and a question and answer segment that draws from popular culture. The boss encounters are presented as interactive sequences where players must press buttons in rhythm to damage the enemy. The game includes a save feature that records progress after each round allowing players to resume later. The audio track changes dynamically to match the activity taking place on screen providing feedback for successful actions and indicating failures. The control scheme relies on the Dreamcast controller with the analog stick for movement and the trigger buttons for mini game actions. The game can be played with a standard Dreamcast controller or with the VMU accessory for additional features. The release in the United States was published by Sega and was available in retail stores and through online retailers. The game received mixed reviews but is remembered for its lively party atmosphere and its blend of board game strategy with arcade style mini games. The game is classified as a board game which helps users locate it in web searches. Sonic Shuffle was added to the website iOctavio.com on November 18 2002.