Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition: The Ultimate Tech-Powered Party Experience You Can’t Miss
Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition arrives as an exciting tech showcase for the new Nintendo Switch 2, bringing fresh modes, minigames, and unique rules to the beloved party series. While it feels a bit like a tech demo, it offers plenty of fun and hints at what’s coming next for Mario Party on the new hardware.
- Overview of new content in Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition
- Details on Jamboree TV modes and their unique features
- How the game uses Switch 2’s new tech like mouse controls and camera support
- Strengths and limitations of the new upgrade
- Release date and where to find more info
New Modes and Rules Bring Fresh Twists
The Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a paid upgrade that expands the base game with more minigames and new ways to play. You can stick with the original board game or jump into Jamboree TV, which acts as a separate hub featuring four options: two new game modes, a classic Mario Party with two new rule variations, and minigame freeplay.
Among the new rule sets, Frenzy Rules offers a faster, more cutthroat experience by limiting the game to five turns and giving players a head start with coins, stars, and double dice. Meanwhile, Tag Team Rules introduces duos who share coins and items, adding strategic layers as teammates plan together and benefit from cooperative moves like the new Together Dice.
Switch 2 Tech Shines in Minigames
One of the biggest draws is how the upgrade leverages the Switch 2’s mouse controls and camera features. The Carnival Coaster mode is a highlight here—a mouse-controlled, on-rails shooter with various inventive minigames like air hockey with Koopa shells or sorting emails on a desktop. These are fun, creative ideas that show promise, even if Carnival Coaster itself is more of a short tech showcase than a long-term multiplayer mode.
For those interested, here’s a quick look at the gameplay:
Camera and Microphone Additions: Bowser TV
Bowser TV taps into the Switch 2’s camera and microphone, creating interactive minigames where players’ movements and voices affect gameplay. It’s a hilarious concept, especially when friends pop out of warp pipes on screen, but the mode currently has very limited content. Without a camera, you only get three microphone minigames, which, while entertaining, feel more like a teaser than a fully fleshed-out feature.
Minigame Variety Still a Challenge
One ongoing issue is the limited pool of duo minigames, which affects Tag Team Rules the most. The base game originally included only 12 duo games, so repetition is inevitable. The Jamboree TV expansion doubles this with new mouse-controlled duo minigames, but there’s still room for more variety to keep things fresh.
Final Thoughts: A Strong Start with Room to Grow
Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition is one of the Switch 2’s smartest value propositions so far. It’s not perfect—missing new maps or characters, and sometimes feeling like a tech demo more than a full game—but it’s a robust party experience with lots of fun and innovation. It’s a solid foundation that teases exciting possibilities for the next Mario Party built specifically for Switch 2’s unique features.
The game launches on July 24 for Nintendo Switch 2. If you haven’t tried Super Mario Party Jamboree yet, this upgrade is a great reason to jump in.
