Summary

With the release ofSuper Mario Party Jamboreeon the horizon, some retail stores are giving fans a chance to sample some of what the game has to offer. While some Nintendo gamers might be hoping for a demo available to download on Switch, there at least appears to be another option for those who want to test outSuper Mario Party Jamboreebefore launch to get a better idea of the gameplay.

TheMario Partyseries has been popular for Nintendo for years, with installments stretching back to the N64. However, the series has reached new levels of sales success on the Switch:2018’sSuper Mario Partyhas sold over 20 million copies, and 2021’sMario Party Superstarshas eclipsed 12 million. Now, Nintendo hopes to build on this success withSuper Mario Party Jamboree, featuring over 110 minigames and seven boards at launch. In addition, the game will include a variety of interesting modes to mix up the traditionalMario Partyaction.

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With new content compared to the previousMario Partygames on the Switch, some gamers might want to trySuper Mario Party Jamboreebefore they buy. Fortunately, select stores are giving fans the chance to do this. According to areport from Nintendo Wire, kiosks featuringSuper Mario Party Jamboreeare available at Target, Best Buy, and GameStop in the United States. These demos were added to the stores on October 4, giving fans a chance to try out selectmodes forSuper Mario Party Jamboreebefore it launches on October 17.

Super Mario Party Jamboree Demo Kiosks Offer Two Game Modes to Try

It is worth noting that these kiosks are reported to have a 10-minute timer, meaning players will only have a brief time with the game. Furthermore, the demo only includes two game modes fromSuper Mario Party Jamboree: Koopathlon and Minigame Bay. Koopathalon can be played by up to 20 players and requires players to do well in minigames to outpace their opponents on the game mode’s board. Alternatively, Minigame Bay can be played by up to four players and features a variety of different activities revolving around theover 110 minigames inSuper Mario Party Jamboree. However, it should be noted that only three play modes for Minigame Bay are available in the kiosks: Showdown Minigame Battle, Free Play, and Tag Match.

Time will tell if players will eventually receive an eShop demo forSuper Mario Party Jamboreethat can be downloaded. With the game a little over a week from launch, time is running out for one to be added before then. However, Nintendo has been known to release demos for some of its bigger games, meaning it is not outside the realm of possibilities. Hopefully, the game delivers gameplay that bothlongtime fans of theMario Partyseriesand newcomers can enjoy.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Join the latest Mario Party™, a jamboree of seven boards and over 110 minigamesFrom running through merry-go-rounds to motion-control minigolf, this jamboree is jam-packed with more minigames than any Mario Party game to date. With seven boards in all, you can go with the flow in Goomba Lagoon, search the mall for stars in Rainbow Galleria, or revisit the classics of Western Land and Mario’s Rainbow Castle.Check out all kinds of additional modes, like the 20-player online* KoopathlonRace across the party board in Koopathlon, a series-first 20-player online* competition to see who can rack up the highest scores in minigames like the fast-paced Lane Change. The higher your score in each round, the faster you’ll get to the goal.Koopathlon is just one of a slew of additional modes**—there’s something for every kind of Mario Party enjoyer!