If you’re counting down the days until the weekend and looking for a game that will bring your family, friends and maybe even an enemy or two together for some laugh-out-loud fun, then Super Mario Party Jamboree is the game you’ve been looking for.
Within minutes of pressing play, players will be met by Kamek as he welcomes you to Mario Party Jamboree, a board game-esque celebration that’s bigger, brighter, and somehow manages to steal stars with even more enthusiasm than ever.
And I know what you’re thinking. I’ve been there and done that, but Super Mario Party Jamboree isn’t your average “hey, let’s roll some dice and hope for a star” Mario Party.
Oh no. This latest chapter in Nintendo’s long-running star-swiping saga feels like the Mario Party sequel we’ve been hoping for since the glory days of the N64 and GameCube.
Imagine a timeline where Mario Party never veered off the rails; that’s the vibe Jamboree serves up, mixing nostalgia with some of the best new twists the series has seen.
Yes, Mario Party Superstars was a fantastic compilation but also a remake – a homage to the classics. Jamboree takes that energy and amps it up with five brand-new, strategy-packed boards, each brimming with character.
It’s a game that keeps you from getting too comfy; from board-specific items to minigames that celebrate Mario’s legendary journey, there’s a lot of chaotic charm here. The cherry on top is that it’s the most customisable Mario Party yet, catering to die-hard strategists, lovers of random luck, and everyone in between.
The game consists of seven boards, all teeming with style and surprises, making this the most impressive lineup in recent Mario Party history. Rainbow Galleria, a shopping mall, will drain your coins faster than Mario can say “It’s-a-me!”.
Over at Goomba Lagoon, shifting water levels will force you to rethink your every move, leaving you stranded one turn and racing toward a star the next. Then there’s Roll ’em Raceway, where you can sacrifice movement for speed with Turbo Dice and burn four dice in one go.
The decision-making here is thrilling, tense, and sometimes hilariously cruel – just like any good Mario Party.
With a dizzying array of items, Jamboree gives players every tool they could dream of for tricking their friends and claiming victory. And just when you think you’ve mastered it, those Bonus Stars or hidden blocks will come out of nowhere and remind you that luck has no mercy.
While Jamboree’s minigame lineup might not be as enormous as Superstars, what it lacks in volume, it makes up for in sheer, manic creativity. From cutting steak to perfection with a partner to photo-bombing Goombas, the variety here keeps everyone engaged.
And if, for some strange reason, you’ve got the itch to party solo, Jamboree’s new side modes are decent (if a bit hit-or-miss).
Koopathlon pits you against 19 others in a marathon of minigames where you race to collect coins, while Bowser Kaboom Squad lets you team up online to take down a monstrous, Godzilla-sized Bowser.
Just be prepared – playing Kaboom Squad with randoms can get frustrating fast without voice chat.
