Super Mario Party Jamboreeis set to be the bestMario Partygame on the Nintendo Switch, and potentially even the bestMario Partygame of all time. Naturally, this is more than enough reason to pick it up, especially for fans of the series, but there may be some players who’ve either been burned in the past or need a good reason to pick up yet anotherMario Partygame. Luckily, there’s one very good reason to pick upJamboreespecifically, especially for those who have found previousMario Partygames frustrating.
Super Mario Party Jamboreereviewshave labeled it a masterpiece - at least when it comes to party games - and have touted its slew of new mechanics as being absolutely game-changing. Luckily, this means that many of the issues with pastMario Partygames have largely been squashed, allowing everyone to enjoy it.One of the biggest issues addressed inSuper Mario Party Jamboreeis how matches are often luck-based, something that has been a point of contention forMario Partyfans for many, many years.
Luck Mechanics Have Been A Sore Point For Mario Party Fans
Losing Because Of An Unknown Bonus Star Hurts
Mario Partygames are largely about strategy, with players forced to think about the best routes to take to get to the star while weighing up whether to extend their journey so they can buy a golden pipe, or aim to land on a Chance Time Space and risk it all to potentially nab their opponent’s stars. However, even the best laid plans of mole and plumber often go awry, and players can lose it all to a rogue bonus star they never knew was coming, or worse, a deadly Bowser Space. It can be incredibly frustrating and even, at times, suck all the fun out of a game.
Super Mario Party Didn’t Feel Like A True Mario Party
Super Mario Party does not live up to its name. Although it is a passable party game, it lacks what made previous Mario Party games excellent.
However, this is how it’s always been, asluck has played a big role in every match from the first gameall the way until theNintendo SwitchMario Partygames. It’s something fans have had to contend with for a while, reluctantly losing out to their friends despite playing the best simply because they didn’t move the furthest or arbitrarily had the worst allies inSuper Mario Partyon the Switch. This has led toMario Partybecoming a bit of a frustrating and, at times, friendship-breaking experience, which is surely not Nintendo’s aim.
This has led toMario Partybecoming a bit of a frustrating and, at times, friendship-breaking experience, which is surely not Nintendo’s aim.
Of course,Super Mario Party Jamboreehas the opportunity to come in and fix it all, making it not only a fairer experience, but also one that doesn’t see parents screaming at their kids or vice versa. Stricter rules that remove luck entirely ensure that partners can lose on purpose to make their significant other feel better, or parents stomp their kids to teach them that life isn’t fair. Luckily,Super Mario Party Jamboreedoes just that with its brand-new Pro Rules.
Mario Party Jamboree Has A Fix
The Pro Roles Are A Game-Changer
Super Mario Party Jamboreehas introduced one important fix to remove all the frustrating luck-based elements from the main board game mode: Pro Rules.This is a stricter set of rules that completely changes the game, ensuring that players know in advance what the bonus star will be, what the Bowser Space will do, and so much more. Examples of the Pro Rules include:
While theMario Partygames have had awful changesin the past, the Pro Rules are a huge bonus for those who hate the more luck-based aspects ofMario Party, as they essentially guarantee that everything will play out a certain way. Of course, for those who still enjoy the luck-based gameplay, the original rules are still available and are the default option. However,the Pro Rules do make things fair across the board, as everyone has an equal chance to win, won’t get unfairly punished for simply landing on the wrong space, and will know in advance of the risks that they are taking.
Mario Party 3 Had The Series’ Worst Mechanic
Game Guy brought a new kind of minigame to Mario Party 3, but this turned out to be the most unnecessarily frustrating addition to any Mario Party.
The inclusion of Pro Rules inSuper Mario Party Jamboreedefinitely makes it worth playing for those who were slightly more on the fence. It’s a wonderful inclusion, one that makes the manynew boards inSuper Mario Party Jamboreesignificantly more fun and ensures that no friendships will be needlessly broken. The Pro Rules are a meaningful fix that genuinely remove one of the biggest issues ofMario Partygames, and makeSuper Mario Party Jamboreea must-play for hardcore fans, newcomers, and those who were wary of returning.
