Nintendo’s joyous jumping plumber has always been a jack of all trades, and he’ll soon be able to stretch his party planning muscles once again inSuper Mario Party Jamboree. It seems nearly everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom from Mario to Monty Mole is invited this time around, and Nintendo appears set on making this one of the most memorableMario Partyexperiences in a long time. As one of the longest-runningMariospin-offs, a newMario Partyentry will always have some high expectations to meet.Super Mario Party Jamboreelooks to set a new standard for what the series is capable of.
AfterSuper Mario Partybrought the relationship-ending franchise to the Switch, andMario Party Superstarsremastered many of its classic boards and minigames,Super Mario Party Jamboreelooks to takethe best ofMario Party’s past and presentto create its new future. The core of what’s made the series worth coming back to for over 20 years is still there, now with a host of new features to ensureMario Partycontinues to grow. Like a charcuterie board loaded with every meat and cheese conceivable,Super Mario Party Jamboreeplans to give every guest something to enjoy, no matter their tastes.
How Super Mario Party Jamboree Keeps The Good Times Rolling
7 Boards, 22 Playable Characters, and Minigames Galore
The most essential part of anyMario Partygame is the quality and quantity of its playable boards. While most will have something for everyone to enjoy,previousMario Partytitles have been criticized for having a minimal selection of boardsto explore.Super Mario Party Jamboreeassuages any possible anxieties from the outset, featuring a total of seven playable boards, two of which are returning boards fromMario PartyandMario Party 2.
Super Mario Party Jamboree’s playable boards at launch include:
With so many boards to enjoy, Nintendo would have to send out a lot of party invitations, and it did not disappoint withSuper Mario Party Jamboree. 22 characters in total will be playable, making for the largestMario Partyroster to date. From the usual suspects like Luigi and Daisy tofirst-time partiers like Paulineand Ninji, there’s no shortage of names to collect stars with.
Super Mario Party Jamboree’s full roster includes:
It wouldn’t be aMario Partywithout minigames, andJamboreeisn’t skimping on those either. The game will launch with over 110 minigames for players to compete in, whether it’s a free-for-all or 3-on-1 endeavor. From the usual games of skill and luck, tomotion-controlled mayhem, there should be more than enough ways for players to collect coins and scorn their friends.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is Updating its Predecessors' Format
Jamboree Buddies
One ofSuper Mario Party’s most controversial features was its ally mechanic. This allowed players to pair up with a randomMariocharacter who would give them a number of perks, with some allies likeBowserbeing especially overpowered.
Jamboreeis tweaking allies and turning them into buddies, and making it more challenging to acquire them. With 10 to choose from, these buddies will have unique abilities and give players the chance to double rewards like coins and stars.
New Mario Party Rules
Mario Partyhas followed roughly the same general rules since it first started. InJamboree, however, Nintendo is introducing some new rules to switch things up a bit. Along with the usual Party Rules,Jamboreewill feature Pro Rules that eliminate some of the luck for a more skill-based experience. It should certainly make fora change of pace for longtimeMario Partyfans, and it could do wonders forJamboree’s replayability.
New Co-op & Competitive Modes
The seven boards featured inSuper Mario Party Jamboreearen’t the only ways to have fun with friends. In this new entry, Nintendo is including a number of co-op and competitive modes outside the usual dice-rolling fun. Whether played online or on the same console, they hearken back toMario Partygames of old that offered more than a few ways to have a good time.
TheseSuper Mario Party Jamboreemodes include:
Party-Planner Trek
Rarely doesMario Partyshow what goes into organizing all of its intricate boards, butJamboree’s single-player Party-Planner Trekwill change that. In this campaign, players will explore five of the game’s boards, gather decorations, and interact with other party-planningMariocharacters. While playing against the CPU inMario Partyhas always been an option,Jamboree’s inclusion of this mode offers an alternative for those who want to sit back and explore this new addition to theMario Partyfranchise.
Mario Partyhas almost always provided enough fun for the whole family, butSuper Mario Party Jamboreemight just have enough thrills for the whole neighborhood. Between all of its playable modes, the plethora of boards at launch, and several options for online and offline play, odds are it will be a worthwhile addition to the series.IfSuper Mario Party Jamboreegets post-launch support, it could turn into one of the most ambitiousMario Partygames of all time.
