How to Start a Multiplayer Game (Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV)
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.
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How to update game software
- Ensure the console is connected to the Internet.
- From the HOME Menu, select (but do not start) the icon for the software you wish to update.
- Press the + Button or – Button on your controller, then select Software Update followed by Via the Internet.
For more details, see How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Update Software on Nintendo Switch.
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How to update game software
- 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.
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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.
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How many players does each mode support?
Complete these steps
How would you like to play?
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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.
- Start the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV software from the HOME Menu.
- 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.
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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:
- Start the Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV software from the HOME Menu.
- On the title screen, navigate to the right and select GameShare.
- Attach the Joy-Con 2 controllers to the console, then press the A Button.
- Set the number of players who will be joining, then select Ready!
- Wait for the other player to join using the steps below. Once all players have joined, select Start.
- The GameShare session will begin and all players can choose their character.
- After everyone has chosen their character, select Ready.
- Select Let's go! to start the party.
- 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:
- Select the GameShare icon on the HOME Menu.
- Select Join GameShare.
- Select A Local User.
- Select the user you want to join the GameShare session with.
- The console will search for nearby sessions you can join. Once you’ve found the session you want, select Join GameShare.
- Wait for the host to start the session, and then play together!
- If you'd like to end the GameShare session from your end, press the HOME Button and select Close.
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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.
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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.