Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV feels like a love letter to the chaos that made Mario Party great, only now it finally looks and runs like it belongs on next-gen hardware.
When I first loaded it up, I wasn’t expecting much more than another board refresh and a few new mini-games, but within minutes, it felt different. Everything is faster, sharper, and somehow more unpredictable. The boards are colourful and packed with moving parts, and the visuals are cleaner than any Mario Party before it. It feels smoother, too, especially when playing with friends.
The new Jamboree TV feature is where things start to get interesting. It turns the experience into something that feels half party, half game show. Between rounds, it cuts to studio-style screens, highlights players, and throws in random modifiers that shake up the next match. It’s small, but it makes each session feel unique. I love that it leans into the idea of Mario Party as a spectacle, not just a board game.
There’s also a surprising variety in the new mini-games. Some use the upgraded motion and camera functions on the Switch 2; others are quick, smart bursts of chaos that make you laugh more than you win. A few feel like recycled ideas, but for every one that misses, there’s another that lands perfectly.
Multiplayer is where Jamboree shines. The new matchmaking is snappy, online play feels far less laggy, and local sessions are still the gold standard. There’s even a new “Frenzy” option for shorter five-turn matches, which I ended up using more than anything else. It’s ideal for nights when you just want quick fun without committing to a full hour-long board.
What surprised me most was how well Jamboree TV ties the whole thing together. Between its commentary snippets, live reactions, and bonus challenges, it turns a standard match into something more dynamic and watchable. It makes you feel like you’re part of a live event rather than a static board game.
There are still some familiar frustrations. Luck still plays a huge role, and no matter how well you play, one random star can undo twenty minutes of effort. But that’s Mario Party, and honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way.
After a few nights with friends, Super Mario Party Jamboree has become my go-to Switch 2 party game. It’s bright, fast, and surprisingly cinematic. The new hardware helps it feel more connected and alive, and the Jamboree TV addition gives it just enough freshness to justify the upgrade.
