Jamboree Buddy

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Jamboree Buddy
Artwork for Super Mario Party Jamboree
Artwork of Mario with Bowser Jr. as his Jamboree Buddy, showcasing the latter's Jamboree Buddy ability.
First appearance Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024)
“It looks like allies stick around for three turns. Pretty handy, huh? But watch out! If an opponent passes you, your ally will go with them. So keep your eyes peeled, and don't let anyone pass you!”
Toad, Super Mario Party Jamboree

Jamboree Buddies are NPCs in Super Mario Party Jamboree that assist the player with their unique abilities. 10 of the 22 playable characters appear as Jamboree Buddies, appearing somewhere on the board. By running into a Jamboree Buddy, a Showdown minigame is initiated to recruit them into the winner's team, with the player who initiated the minigame starting with a slight advantage. Tied players will enter a "Tie-Break Dice" event where the Jamboree Buddy goes to the player that rolls the higher number.

Each Jamboree Buddy has a unique ability during board gameplay to help their owner. Additionally, all of them cause board actions to happen twice, such as gaining or losing coins, buying items or Stars, and even Boos and Bowser Spaces. When obtained, the Jamboree Buddy lasts for three turns (including the turn when they are obtained). Other players may also steal the buddy by passing by the player who currently owns them.[1] If no player reaches the Jamboree Buddy within three turns, they will be removed from the board.[2] Rosalina will not appear as a Jamboree Buddy if minigames with motion controls are turned off due to her Showdown minigame having motion controls. In Free Play, Showdown Minigame Battle and Party-Planner Trek, characters can encounter and recruit a monochrome imposter of themselves as a Jamboree Buddy (where applicable).

Jamboree Buddies[edit]

Mario Luigi Peach Daisy Wario
Mario's icon in Super Mario Party (later used in Mario Party Superstars) Luigi's icon in Super Mario Party (later used in Mario Party Superstars) Peach's icon in Super Mario Party (later used in Mario Party Superstars) Daisy's icon in Mario Party Superstars Wario's icon in Super Mario Party (later used in Mario Party Superstars)
Jamboree Buddy ability When you hit a dice...
Adds 3 to 8 to the dice roll.
Jamboree Buddy ability When you hit a dice...
You'll have an easier time rolling bigger numbers.
Jamboree Buddy ability At a Star Exchange...
Purchase stars at half the cost.
Jamboree Buddy ability At an Item Shop...
Purchase items at half cost.
Jamboree Buddy ability Before hitting the dice...
Get 3 to 8 coins.
Showdown minigame Mario's Three-peat Showdown minigame Luigi Rescue Operation Showdown minigame Peach's Day Off Showdown minigame Daisy's Field Day Showdown minigame Wario's Buzzer Beater
Showdown initiation advantage Get 3 points at the start. Showdown initiation advantage The game starts with the first room's puzzle solved. Showdown initiation advantage Get a gold present worth 10 points in the first game. Showdown initiation advantage Get 3 red medals at the start. Showdown initiation advantage Get 5 points at the start.
Waluigi Yoshi Rosalina Donkey Kong Bowser Jr.
Waluigi's icon in Super Mario Party (later used in Mario Party Superstars) Yoshi's icon in Super Mario Party Jamboree Rosalina's icon in Super Mario Party (later used in Mario Party Superstars) Donkey Kong's icon in Super Mario Party (later used in Mario Party Superstars) Bowser Jr.'s icon in Super Mario Party
Jamboree Buddy ability While moving...
Steal 3 to 8 coins from opponents you pass.
Jamboree Buddy ability While moving...
Copy items from opponents you pass.
Jamboree Buddy ability Before hitting the dice...
Get one cheap item at random.
Jamboree Buddy ability Before hitting the dice...
Move to a random space.
Jamboree Buddy ability When you land on a space...
Set a Half-Coins Steal Trap on the space you are on.
Showdown minigame Waluigi's Pinball Arcade Showdown minigame Yoshi's Mountain Race Showdown minigame Rosalina's Radical Race Showdown minigame DK's Konga Line Showdown minigame Jr.'s Jauntlet
Showdown initiation advantage Waluigi will place medals at the start. Showdown initiation advantage Three fruits will be placed in front of you at the start. Showdown initiation advantage Get a boosting item right before starting. Showdown initiation advantage Matching the rhythm will be slightly easier. Showdown initiation advantage Get 3 points at the start.

Achievements[edit]

The player receives an achievement for each Jamboree Buddy after gaining them as an ally and using their ability.

Character Achievement
Mario Mario's Pal
Luigi Luigi's Chum
Peach Peach-Approved
Daisy Daisy's Cheer Squad
Wario Wario's Baddie Buddy
Waluigi Team Waluigi
Yoshi Yoshi Fan
Rosalina Rosalina Admiration Brigade
Donkey Kong DK Crew
Bowser Jr. Bowser Jr.'s Accomplice

In addition, the "Bowser's Groupies" achievement can be earned if the player stops on a Bowser Space with a Jamboree Buddy.

Gallery[edit]

The icons for the monochrome imposter buddies created by Kamek's magic.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ジャンボリーフレンド[?]
Janborīfurendo
Jamboree Friend
Chinese (simplified) 盛会好友[?]
Shènghuì Hǎoyǒu
Grand Event Buddy
Chinese (traditional) 盛會朋友[?]
Shènghuì Péngyǒu
Grand Event Friend
Dutch Jamboree-partner[?] Jamboree Partner
French Camarade de Jamboree[?] Jamboree Comrade
German Jamboree-Partner[?] Jamboree Partner
Italian Partner di Jamboree[?] Jamboree Partner
Portuguese Dupla Jamboree[3] Jamboree Duo
Spanish (NOA) Compi Jamboree[4] Little Jamboree Buddy
Spanish (NOE) Compa Jamboree[?] Jamboree Buddy

Trivia[edit]

  • By having Peach as a Jamboree Buddy on the board Rainbow Galleria while a Flash Sale takes place, it is possible to purchase two Stars for as little as 10 coins in total, provided the player is not under the effect of a Markup Sticker. Similarly, by having Daisy as a Jamboree Buddy on the board Rainbow Galleria while a Flash Sale takes place, it is possible to purchase items for as little as a quarter of their original cost.

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.nintendo-insider.com/super-mario-party-jamboree-preview/
  2. ^ Nintendo Life (October 1, 2024). 10+ New Details in Mario Party Jamboree. YouTube. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  3. ^ alanzoka (October 18, 2024). MARIO PARTY VOLTOU! - MARIO PARTY: JAMBOREE COM OS INIMIGOS. Youtube. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Juegos Sorpresa (November 15, 2024).Super Mario Party Jamboree en Español Latino: Todos los Tableros | Nintendo Switch. Youtube. Retrieved December 3, 2024.