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How to Start a Multiplayer Game (Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV)

Nintendo Switch 2

Follow these steps to start a multiplayer game in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV.

Note: While playing online, you can use GameChat with your friends to voice chat, video chat, and use CameraPlay in supported modes. If you're playing together online with friends using the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Party Jamboree, voice chat is available using the Nintendo Switch App.

Before you start

  • The game must be updated to the latest version to play online or host a GameShare session.
  • A Nintendo Switch Online membership and a copy of the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV game is required on each system to play online. Certain modes support online multiplayer with those playing the original Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Party Jamboree.
  • A compatible USB camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, can be connected to enable CameraPlay for Jamboree TV in supported modes. Make sure you have enough space in your surroundings for each player to move comfortably when playing camera-based minigames.
  • The supported number of players varies depending on the mode you want to play.
    • How many players does each mode support?
      Mode Number of Players (offline) Number of Players (online)
      Mario Party 1-4 1-4
      Mario Party (GameShare) 1-4 N/A
      Rhythm Kitchen 1-4 N/A
      Toad's Item Factory 1-4 N/A
      Paratroopa Flight School 1-2 N/A
      Bowser Kaboom Squad 1 1-8 (one player per system)*
      Koopathlon 1 1-20 (one player per system)*
      Minigame Bay 1-4 1-4
      Bowser Live** 1-4 1-4
      Carnival Coaster** 1-4 1-4
      Free Play** 1-4 1-4

      *These modes must be cleared in single player mode before you can play online with other players.

      **These modes are only available when playing Jamboree TV.

Complete these steps

How would you like to play?
  • Play offline (up to four players on a single Nintendo Switch 2 console)

    Note: If you have not connected a compatible USB camera, modes that support CameraPlay will be restricted to not use camera-based minigames.

    1. Start the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV software from the HOME Menu.
    2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
      • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
    1. Which mode would you like to play?
    2. There are two ways to play Mario Party mode on a single console in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV:

      • The base Mario Party mode from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      • The Jamboree TV version. Pick this to use CameraPlay, new minigames, and new rules exclusive to Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV.

      Note that the minigames that appear will differ depending on which way you choose to play.

      Which way would you like to play?
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and two).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.

      Note: If you'd like to play the new minigames included in Jamboree TV, follow the steps for Free Play instead.

      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select Local for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick, as well as toggle the background off with the + Button or - Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          4. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          5. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      7. Go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Bowser Live, then Let's play!
      9. Choose whether you want to use Camera Minigames or Microphone Minigames.
      10. Select Change Teams to adjust which player is on which team or change the difficulty level of CPU players.
      11. Select Start once the teams are set.
      12. Position yourself within the frame for your character on the screen.
      13. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select Local for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick, as well as toggle the background off with the + Button or - Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          4. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          5. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      7. Go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Carnival Coaster, then Let's play!
      9. Use a Joy-Con 2 controller in mouse mode.
      10. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select Local for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick, as well as toggle the background off with the + Button or - Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          4. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          5. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      7. Go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Free Play, then Let's play!
      9. Set the difficulty for CPUs and toggle Minigame Help on or off, then select Play.
      10. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to pick minigames to play.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select Local for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and four).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick, as well as toggle the background off with the + Button or - Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          4. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          5. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      7. Go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Mario Party, then Let's play!
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
  • GameShare (local wireless play with up to four players and consoles)

    With one game, up to four people can play the Mega Wiggler's Tree Party board in Mario Party mode. Only Party Rules and 30 select minigames are available with GameShare.

    To host the GameShare session

    Perform the following steps on a Nintendo Switch 2 console with a copy of the game:

    1. Start the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV software from the HOME Menu.
    2. On the title screen, navigate to the right and select GameShare.
    3. Attach the Joy-Con 2 controllers to the console, then press the A Button.
    4. Set the number of players who will be joining, then select Ready!
    5. Wait for the other player to join using the steps below. Once all players have joined, select Start.
    6. The GameShare session will begin and all players can choose their character.
    7. After everyone has chosen their character, select Ready.
    8. Select Let's go! to start the party.
    9. The host can end the GameShare session at any time by pressing the + Button and selecting End Session.

    To join the GameShare session

    Perform the following steps on either a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console:

    1. Select the GameShare icon on the HOME Menu.
    2. Select Join GameShare.
    3. Select A Local User.
    4. Select the user you want to join the GameShare session with.
    5. The console will search for nearby sessions you can join. Once you’ve found the session you want, select Join GameShare.
    6. Wait for the host to start the session, and then play together!
    7. If you'd like to end the GameShare session from your end, press the HOME Button and select Close.
  • Play online with specific people (up to eight players over the Internet)

    Note: If you have not connected a compatible USB camera, modes that support CameraPlay will be restricted to not use camera-based minigames.

    Start the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV software from the HOME Menu.

    1. Which mode would you like to play?
    2. There are two ways to play Mario Party mode online in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV:

      • The base Mario Party mode from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Party Jamboree. Pick this if you're playing with others who own the Nintendo Switch game.
      • The Jamboree TV version. Pick this to use CameraPlay, new minigames, and new rules exclusive to Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV with others who own the same version.

      Note that the minigames that appear will differ depending on which way you choose to play.

      Which way would you like to play?
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select With Friends for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and three).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      7. Decide whether you want to play using GameChat.
        • Note: When playing online, CameraPlay is only supported when playing via GameChat.
      Which way would you like to play?
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select With Friends for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and three).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      7. Decide whether you want to play using GameChat.
        • Note: When playing online, CameraPlay is only supported when playing via GameChat.
      Which way would you like to play?
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select With Friends for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and three).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      7. Decide whether you want to play using GameChat.
        • Note: When playing online, CameraPlay is only supported when playing via GameChat.
      Which way would you like to play?
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select 1 for the number of players that will be playing on this system.
      5. Select your character, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      6. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Stay in Plaza.
      7. Press the Y Button to connect online, then select Connect.
        • You can also reach this menu by walking to the antenna and pressing the A Button.
      8. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select 8-Player Room.
          3. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          4. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. Press the R Button to select 8-Player Room.
          3. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          4. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          5. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      9. Once all players have joined the room, walk to the Hot-Air Balloon and press the A Button to go to Party Plaza.
      10. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      11. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select 1 for the number of players that will be playing on this system.
      5. Select your character, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      6. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Stay in Plaza.
      7. Press the Y Button to connect online, then select Connect.
        • You can also reach this menu by walking to the antenna and pressing the A Button.
      8. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select 8-Player Room.
          3. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          4. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. Press the R Button to select 8-Player Room.
          3. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          4. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          5. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      9. Once all players have joined the room, walk to the Hot-Air Balloon and press the A Button to go to Party Plaza.
      10. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      11. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.

      Note: If you'd like to play the new minigames included in Jamboree TV, follow the steps for Free Play instead.

      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and three).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Stay in Plaza.
      8. Press the Y Button to connect online, then select Connect.
        • You can also reach this menu by walking to the antenna and pressing the A Button.
      9. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select 4-Player Room.
          3. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          4. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. Select 4-Player Room.
          3. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          4. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          5. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      10. Once all players have joined the room, walk to the Hot-Air Balloon and press the A Button to go to Party Plaza.
      11. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      12. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and three).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Stay in Plaza.
      8. Press the Y Button to connect online, then select Connect.
        • You can also reach this menu by walking to the antenna and pressing the A Button.
      9. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select 4-Player Room.
          3. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          4. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. Select 4-Player Room.
          3. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          4. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          5. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      10. Once all players have joined the room, walk to the Hot-Air Balloon and press the A Button to go to Party Plaza.
      11. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      12. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select With Friends for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (between one and three).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select Ready!
      6. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      7. Decide whether you want to play using GameChat.
        • Note: When playing online, CameraPlay is only supported when playing via GameChat.
      Which way would you like to play?
      1. If you haven't already done so, start or join a GameChat room with the friends you want to play with.
      2. Select Friends via GameChat.
      3. Read the notice regarding camera usage, then select OK.
      4. Read the additional notices regarding camera usage.
      5. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Move to the center of the screen, then press the A Button.
          4. Adjust the zoom further with the X Button and Y Button.
          5. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          6. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          7. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      6. You can invite friends from your GameChat room to join you by pressing the Y Button, or ask them and wait for them to join.
      7. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Bowser Live, then Let's play!
      9. Choose whether you want to use Camera Minigames or Microphone Minigames.
      10. Select Change Teams to adjust which player is on which team or change the difficulty level of CPU players.
      11. Select Start once the teams are set.
      12. Position yourself within the frame for your character on the screen.
      13. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          3. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          3. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          4. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      2. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      3. Select Bowser Live, then Let's play!
      4. Select Microphone Minigames.
      5. Select Change Teams to adjust which player is on which team or change the difficulty level of CPU players.
      6. Select Start once the teams are set.
      7. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. If you haven't already done so, start or join a GameChat room with the friends you want to play with.
      2. Select Friends via GameChat.
      3. Read the notice regarding camera usage, then select OK.
      4. Read the additional notices regarding camera usage.
      5. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Move to the center of the screen, then press the A Button.
          4. Adjust the zoom further with the X Button and Y Button.
          5. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          6. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          7. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      6. You can invite friends from your GameChat room to join you by pressing the Y Button, or ask them and wait for them to join.
      7. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Carnival Coaster, then Let's play!
      9. Use a Joy-Con 2 controller in mouse mode.
      10. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          3. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          3. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          4. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      2. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      3. Select Carnival Coaster, then Let's play!
      4. Use a Joy-Con 2 controller in mouse mode.
      5. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. If you haven't already done so, start or join a GameChat room with the friends you want to play with.
      2. Select Friends via GameChat.
      3. Read the notice regarding camera usage, then select OK.
      4. Read the additional notices regarding camera usage.
      5. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Move to the center of the screen, then press the A Button.
          4. Adjust the zoom further with the X Button and Y Button.
          5. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          6. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          7. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      6. You can invite friends from your GameChat room to join you by pressing the Y Button, or ask them and wait for them to join.
      7. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Free Play, then Let's play!
      9. Set the difficulty for CPUs and toggle Minigame Help on or off, then select Play.
      10. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to pick minigames to play.
      1. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          3. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          3. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          4. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      2. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      3. Select Free Play, then Let's play!
      4. Set the difficulty for CPUs and toggle Minigame Help on or off, then select Play.
      5. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to pick minigames to play.
      1. If you haven't already done so, start or join a GameChat room with the friends you want to play with.
      2. Select Friends via GameChat.
      3. Read the notice regarding camera usage, then select OK.
      4. Read the additional notices regarding camera usage.
      5. If you're using CameraPlay, a camera test will be performed to make sure each player's face is captured.
        • How to prepare for CameraPlay through the camera test
          1. You can adjust the zoom with the X Button and Y Button.
          2. Press the A Button when you're done adjusting the camera.
          3. Move to the center of the screen, then press the A Button.
          4. Adjust the zoom further with the X Button and Y Button.
          5. Have each player set a frame for their face position. You can adjust the size of the frame with the X Button and Y Button and adjust the position with the control stick.
          6. Each player should press the A Button when finished adjusting the face position.
          7. Confirm whether the face frames look correct, then press the A Button.
            • You can also press the X Button to toggle the Vivid Filter on or off.
      6. You can invite friends from your GameChat room to join you by pressing the Y Button, or ask them and wait for them to join.
      7. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      8. Select Mario Party, then Let's play!
      9. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. Create or join a room. The remaining steps should be followed by the person who created the room.
        • How to create a room
          1. Select Create Room.
          2. Select Yes to set a four-digit passcode for your room, or No to skip setting a passcode.
          3. After creating the room, you can press the X Button to view the room info, the Y Button to invite friends, or the B Button to end the session and close the room.
            • While viewing the room info, you can also press and hold the Y Button to show the passcode.
        • How to join a room
          1. Select Join a Room.
          2. If you are joining a friend's room, select the room from the list and press the A Button to join it. Otherwise, you can press the Y Button to search by Room ID.
          3. If the room has a passcode set, enter the passcode provided by the person who created the room.
          4. The room host will have control over selecting the game mode and other settings.
      2. Once all players have joined the room, you can go through the intro to Jamboree TV modes, have each player choose a character, then select Ready!
      3. Select Mario Party, then Let's play!
      4. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
  • Play online with anyone (play with others worldwide over the Internet)

    Note: CameraPlay cannot be used when playing with random players around the world.

    Start the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV software from the HOME Menu.

    1. Which mode would you like to play?
    2. There are two ways to play Mario Party mode online in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV:

      • The base Mario Party mode from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      • The Jamboree TV version. Pick this to new minigames and new rules exclusive to Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV.

      Note that the minigames that appear will differ depending on which way you choose to play.

      Which way would you like to play?
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select 1 for the number of players that will be playing on this system.
      5. Select your character, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      6. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      7. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      8. Select Worldwide to connect to the internet.
      9. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      10. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select 1 for the number of players that will be playing on this system.
      5. Select your character, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      6. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      7. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      8. Select Worldwide to connect to the internet.
      9. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      10. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system.
        • Tag Match mode can be played with two players on the same system against another pair of players around the world.
        • All other modes only support one player when playing with others around the world.
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Select the minigame mode you want to play online.
      10. Select Worldwide to connect to the internet.
      11. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      12. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the left and select Super Mario Party Jamboree.
      2. If you are using Joy-Con 2 controllers to play, read the notice that appears, attach the Joy-Con 2 straps, and then close the notice by selecting OK.
        • You can also select When using Joy-Con controllers to view instructions for Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
      3. Press the L Button and R Button together on the next title screen.
      4. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (one or two).
      5. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      6. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      7. When Toad asks if you want to climb aboard the Hot-Air Balloon, select Set Off!
      8. Select the mode you'd like to play. You can either switch between modes using the L Button and R Button, locate the island for that mode using the Left Stick, or press the Y Button to open the map, then select the island using the A Button.
      9. Select Worldwide to connect to the internet.
      10. Confirm the information on-screen regarding online play, then select Connect.
      11. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game for the mode you selected.
        • Note: You may be required to change the number of players or the controllers you have connected depending on the mode you select.
      1. On the title screen, navigate to the middle and select Jamboree TV.
      2. Select Worldwide for how you want to play.
      3. Select the number of players that will be playing on this system (one or two).
      4. If you have more than one player, you can link a User Account or change the name for any guest player. If you link a User Account, that user will have progress and other information recorded in their own save data for the game.
      5. Select a character for each player, then press the A Button when everyone is ready.
      6. Follow the remaining in-game prompts to start the game.

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