Super Mario Party Jamboree Release Date, Boards, Minigames, & Characters

A huge celebration is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year, with the new that will bring all new boards, minigames, and more to the franchise. The virtual board game series that is filled with minigames has been around in various forms since its original release in 1998 and features many beloved characters from the universe. It is a lighthearted and entertaining party game for groups to enjoy, with the option to play against AI-controlled bots as well if the chosen number of players is not available.

Revealed in the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, promises to be the biggest game to date. It comes packed with over 110 minigames, a 20-player online multiplayer mode, and many new boards to traverse. The most recent entry in the franchise,, was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2021, and this announcement surprised many with the concept that a new game would debut before the successor to the Switch console. However, new games for the series typically come out every two to three years, which means is actually right on time.

Mario Party Superstars brings back 100 retro minigames, and 5 classic boards, in a nostalgic trip through the decades for the Nintendo Switch.

is expected to be available on October 17, 2024, and as is the usual case for all games, it will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Depending on when the as-yet-unnamed Switch 2 console is revealed, this game may also be made available for the new Nintendo system, although that is speculation at this point. A price for the game has not yet been revealed, although if it follows typical Nintendo pricing, it will likely be $59.99 USD, or around that price.

In the above trailer from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Kamek kicks things off by stating that this is a bigger and bolder . This is further emphasized through the trailer's depiction of many new boards and minigames, a stark contrast to the previous which was touted as a celebration of the history of the franchise and used many throwbacks and