Raising Mario Party Jamboree age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Mario Party Jamboree age rating: the ESRB rates Super Mario Party Jamboree E (Everyone), with mild fantasy violence, and lists Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. PEGI rates it 3, suitable for all ages, and Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 6 and up. The ESRB describes cartoony cannons, oversized hammers, and characters who blink or get dizzy stars when hit. Online modes put players in games with up to 20 people.
Super Mario Party Jamboree at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
ESRB: E; PEGI 3; Common Sense 6+ - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB: Users Interact; 20-player online mode - ✓Purchases with real money
ESRB: In-Game Purchases; Switch 2 upgrade - –Paid random items
None listed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Mild Fantasy Violence - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
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Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Party board game with 110+ minigames by Nintendo, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E (Everyone) — Mild Fantasy Violence; Users Interact, In-Game Purchases source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 3 (suitable for all ages) — occasional, very mild violence in a comical context source |
| Common Sense Media | 6+ |
| Online play | Koopathlon (up to 20 players) and Bowser Kaboom Squad (8 players); needs Nintendo Switch Online source |
| Cost | $59.99 (Switch); Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV $79.99, or as a paid upgrade pack |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Super Mario Party Jamboree?
Short answer: A Nintendo party game in which players roll dice to move around a board and compete in minigames for coins and stars.
It came out on Nintendo Switch in October 2024, with seven boards, more than 110 minigames, and 22 playable characters. A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with extra modes, called Jamboree TV, came out in July 2025.
Mario Party Jamboree age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for all ages, with mild cartoon violence.
- US & Canada (ESRB): E (Everyone), Mild Fantasy Violence. The ESRB lists cannons that shoot at giant characters, a robot with boxing gloves, oversized hammers, and zapping a boss; damage shows as blinking, comical yelps, or dizzy stars.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 3. PEGI says characters aren't visibly harmed and simply fly off screen or fall down stunned.
- Common Sense Media: 6+.
Online play and purchases
Koopathlon is an online race with up to 20 players, and Bowser Kaboom Squad is an 8-player online team mode, according to Nintendo. Nintendo says online players can play with friends and random players, with worldwide rankings in select modes. Online play needs a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.
The game costs $59.99. The Switch 2 Edition costs $79.99, or Switch owners can buy an upgrade pack, which is the kind of purchase the ESRB's In-Game Purchases label covers.
The habit kids may copy: the lucky star
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Try tonight: a fair-play rule
Before your next board game, make one family rule together, such as "Winners say good game first." Ask: "How do we make this fun for everyone, even the one who loses?" In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
What age is Mario Party Jamboree for?
The ESRB rates it E (Everyone) and PEGI rates it 3. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 6 and up.
Is Mario Party Jamboree violent?
The ESRB lists mild fantasy violence: cartoony cannons, hammers, and zaps, with characters getting dizzy stars instead of injuries.
Can you play Mario Party Jamboree online with strangers?
Yes. Koopathlon matches up to 20 players online, and the ESRB lists Users Interact. Online play needs Nintendo Switch Online.
Does Mario Party Jamboree have in-game purchases?
The ESRB lists In-Game Purchases. Nintendo sells a paid upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV.
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