Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party

Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party Price in Kenya, Full Specifications and Review (2026)

The Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party price in Kenya is KSh 6,500. It was developed by NDcube, published by Nintendo, and released on 5 October 2018. It’s a family party game built around the classic board-game format, where up to four players roll dice, move around a board, collect coins, and compete for stars between rounds of minigames. NDcube has handled every Mario Party game since Mario Party 9, and Super Mario Party sold 1.5 million copies by the end of its launch month.

The design idea that gives this game its strategy is the character-specific Dice Block. In older party games everyone rolled the same die, so picking a character was purely cosmetic. Here, each of the 20 characters has a different Dice Block, so the choice of character changes how you move. A block with a wide spread of numbers can launch you across the board or leave you short, while a steadier one moves you predictably, which turns “who do I pick?” into a real decision at the start of every game.

The minigames are where the controller design matters most. The game includes 80 of them, covering skill, luck, rhythm, and teamwork, and many are built around the motion sensors inside the Joy-Con, so you shake, swing, and tilt your controller rather than just pressing buttons. That motion design is also the source of this game’s biggest practical rule, which every buyer should understand before purchase: each player needs their own single Joy-Con. The game can only be played with one Joy-Con per player, and it doesn’t support the Pro Controller or handheld mode. That has a real cost implication for households with fewer than four Joy-Con, and we break it down below.

At KSh 6,500, Super Mario Party sits below Nintendo Switch 2 Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, listed at KSh 9,000 at Phonesstore Kenya. Jamboree is the sequel, released on Nintendo Switch on 17 October 2024, with an upgraded Switch 2 Edition following on 24 July 2025. The KSh 2,500 gap buys a newer game with more minigames, but the version listed at Phonesstore Kenya is the Switch 2 Edition, so buyers with an original Switch should confirm compatibility with the seller before choosing it.

You can buy Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party from Phonesstore Kenya, where it is available with nationwide delivery across Kenya.

Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party Full Specifications

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Gameplay

Game Modes

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Gameplay: The Board Game, Rebuilt Around Dice Blocks

The core loop is straightforward and easy for children to grasp. Players take turns rolling dice, moving along the board, collecting coins, and working toward stars, and at the end of each round a minigame decides who gains an edge. What makes it more than luck is that the Dice Block belongs to the character you chose, so the numbers you can roll are baked into your pick from the very first turn.

That matters because it creates a risk-and-reward layer that earlier games lacked. A character with a block that sometimes rolls very low but occasionally rolls very high suits a player willing to gamble on a big jump, while a steadier block suits someone who wants predictable progress toward the next star. Because the choice is made once and affects every turn, picking a character becomes a short strategic commitment rather than a cosmetic selection, which keeps the board game phase interesting even for players who don’t love the minigames.

The 80 Minigames and Motion Controls

The 80 minigames cover skill, luck, rhythm, and teamwork, so a game night isn’t dominated by one type of challenge that favours the most experienced player. A rhythm minigame rewards timing, a luck-based one gives newcomers a real chance, and a team-based one rewards coordination, which is a large part of why the game works with mixed ages and skill levels around one TV.

The motion-controlled minigames are the reason the controller rules are so strict. Many of them ask you to physically shake, swing, or tilt the Joy-Con, using its built-in motion sensors, and some rely on its vibration feedback, so the game is designed around holding one small controller on its side. That design is also why a Pro Controller, which lacks that kind of lightweight motion input, isn’t an option.

Game Modes Beyond the Main Board

Partner Party puts teams of two on the same board, sharing progress and working together to collect stars. It suits couples, siblings, or a parent paired with a child, since a stronger player can carry the pair without the weaker player being left behind. River Survival is fully cooperative: all four players paddle a raft down a branching river, completing minigames along the way to add time to the clock. Because everyone wins or loses together, it works well for groups who want to avoid competition.

Sound Stage uses rhythm-based minigames that are easy to pick up for anyone, even people who rarely play video games. Challenge Road is the solo option, letting a single player test their skills across every minigame, which is useful for practising before a family game night. Toad’s Rec Room collects bonus games, including modes that connect two Switch consoles side by side, adding variety once the main board games have been played repeatedly.

Controls: The One-Joy-Con-Per-Player Rule

This is the most important practical detail in the entire listing. The game is built for one Joy-Con per player. A standard Switch console comes with a pair of Joy-Con, which covers two players. Three or four players need additional Joy-Con. The game also doesn’t support two Joy-Con paired together in the Joy-Con Grip, so a grip can’t substitute for the single-controller setup.

Because the Pro Controller isn’t supported and handheld mode is off the table, the game can only be played docked to a TV or in tabletop mode. Owners of the Nintendo Switch Lite, which has no detachable controllers, will need separate Joy-Con to play at all. For a buyer, this makes the true cost of the game depend heavily on how many Joy-Con the household already owns.

What You Actually Need to Buy

For two players on a standard Switch, the game alone is enough, since the console’s included pair of Joy-Con provides one controller each. For three or four players, you need a second pair. The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers are in stock at Phonesstore Kenya at KSh 11,500, and each Joy-Con can work independently as a separate controller, which is exactly how this game uses them.

That means a four-player setup starting from a single pair of Joy-Con costs about KSh 18,000 in total, the KSh 6,500 game plus the KSh 11,500 extra pair, which is worth factoring in before treating this as a simple KSh 6,500 purchase.

Online Play

Online play in this game has a notably different history from most. At launch, the Online Mariothon mode only allowed players to play a selection of ten of the game’s 80 minigames with others online, independent of the board games. On 27 April 2021, Nintendo released update 1.1.0, which opened full online access to the Mario Party, Partner Party, and Free Play modes and added support for the Switch’s built-in invite feature. Online play also unlocks all 20 characters and all maps regardless of your offline progress.

Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online play and is sold separately, which is an ongoing cost to consider if online play is the main appeal. For many households, the local, same-room experience around one TV is the point of this game, and that’s where it works best.

Characters

The roster of 20 playable characters includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, Rosalina, Donkey Kong, and Wario, among others. Since each character carries a different Dice Block, the roster size matters beyond variety: it means there are 20 different movement profiles to learn and exploit, rewarding players who take the time to understand how each block behaves.

Who Is Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party For?

Ideal for:

• Families and friend groups who want a party game for game nights and gatherings
• Households with at least two Joy-Con, or willingness to buy an extra pair for larger groups
• Mixed-age groups, since luck, rhythm, and teamwork minigames give different players different strengths
• Buyers who want a classic Mario Party board-game experience with strategic character choice

Not ideal for:

• Players who want to play handheld or with a Pro Controller, since neither is supported
• Solo players, since the game’s strengths are in multiplayer
• Switch Lite owners without a separate set of Joy-Con
• Buyers who want the largest possible minigame count, where the newer sequel offers more

Pros and Cons

Super Mario Party has clear strengths at KSh 6,500. It delivers a classic turn-based board game with strategic, character-specific Dice Blocks, 80 minigames covering skill, luck, rhythm, and teamwork, 20 playable characters, a range of modes including Partner Party, River Survival, Sound Stage, and Challenge Road, motion-controlled play that gets everyone physically involved, online play expanded by a free update, and a PEGI 3 and ESRB E rating suitable for the whole family, at KSh 6,500.

Its main limitations are the strict one-Joy-Con-per-player requirement, which adds cost for groups of three or four, no support for the Pro Controller or handheld mode, a need for separate Joy-Con on Switch Lite, a Nintendo Switch Online requirement for online play, and a smaller minigame count than the newer sequel.

Where to Buy Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party in Kenya

You can buy Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party from Phonesstore Kenya, a trusted retailer for genuine Nintendo games and consoles in Kenya.

Phonesstore Kenya offers competitive pricing, reliable service, and nationwide delivery, making it convenient to order from anywhere in the country.

Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party vs Nintendo Switch 2 Super Mario Party Jamboree

Both are Mario Party games available at Phonesstore Kenya, and both rely on single Joy-Con motion controls. Super Mario Party, at KSh 6,500, offers the original Switch-era formula with 80 minigames, 20 characters, and character-specific Dice Blocks at the lower price. Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, priced at KSh 9,000 at Phonesstore Kenya, is the newer sequel. Retail descriptions advertise it as packed with over 110 minigames, its Switch 2 Edition adds new modes and minigames, and its motion-controlled modes also require a single Joy-Con.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party price in Kenya?

The Nintendo Switch Super Mario Party price in Kenya is KSh 6,500. You can buy it from Phonesstore Kenya with nationwide delivery.

How many controllers do I need?

One Joy-Con per player. A standard Switch’s included pair covers two players, and three or four players need additional Joy-Con.

Can I use a Pro Controller?

No. The game doesn’t support the Pro Controller, and it also doesn’t support two Joy-Con paired in a Joy-Con Grip.

Can I play it in handheld mode?

No. The game is designed for docked or tabletop play because each player uses a detached single Joy-Con.

Can I play on a Nintendo Switch Lite?

Only with separate Joy-Con, since the Switch Lite has no detachable controllers and the game requires one Joy-Con per player.

How much do extra Joy-Con cost?

A pair of Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers is in stock at Phonesstore Kenya at KSh 11,500.

Can I play Super Mario Party online?

Yes. Since update 1.1.0 in April 2021, the Mario Party, Partner Party, and Free Play modes are available online, and online play requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership, sold separately.

How many minigames and characters are there?

80 minigames and 20 playable characters, each with a different Dice Block.

Is Super Mario Party good for kids?

Yes. It carries a PEGI 3 and ESRB E (Everyone) rating, and its mix of luck, rhythm, and teamwork minigames suits mixed ages.