How Much Is Mario Party? Are There Better Options?

Mario Party ranges from $20 to $80, but the total price also depends on what you consider costs. In my experience, the real price isn’t just the sticker on the box, but the console, extra controllers, and how often your friends will actually show up to play.

How much is Mario Party?

When I shop for Mario Party today, I look at which generation I want and whether I’m okay paying full price for Nintendo’s evergreen pricing.

Modern Mario Party on Nintendo Switch

On Nintendo Switch, you’re looking at 3 main “modern” options:

• Super Mario Party
• Mario Party Superstars
• Super Mario Party Jamboree

On Nintendo’s own store and major retailers, Super Mario Party and Jamboree sit in the typical premium first‑party band with a list price of about $59.99 for new digital copies. Other outlets like Target and digital storefronts track the same price.

Nintendo games tend to hold value, so you shouldn’t expect large permanent discounts.​ If you’re okay skipping “brand‑new,” used and secondary‑market prices are lower:

• Super Mario Party (Switch) on the used market averages around $27 for a loose copy and around $30–$31 for a complete copy, with “new” sealed physical copies closer to the mid‑$40 range.​
• Price‑tracking sites show current physical listings around $55–$60, new, at some retailers, with used copies typically in the low‑$30 range.​

Super Mario Party Jamboree, being newer, carries a digital list price of around $59.99 for Switch on the eShop, though physical copies currently trade around $40–$48 new. You’ll also find Switch 2 for about $79.99. Some third‑party sellers discount physical copies into the mid‑$40 range, depending on region and promos.​ 

The Switch 2 version (officially titled Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV) is available as an upgrade pack for around $19.99–$29.99, rather than a full standalone release at a higher price point.

In practice, when I recommend a modern Mario Party on Switch, I usually tell people:

• Expect around $60 if you want it new and digital, no cartridge
• Expect roughly $30–$45 if you’re okay with a used physical

Retro Mario Party (N64, GameCube, DS, Wii U)

If someone wants “old‑school” Mario Party, the math gets weirder because you’re partly paying nostalgia tax.

• Mario Party (N64) averages around $37–$38 loose, while complete‑in‑box copies can run about $145, with graded copies even higher.​
• Mario Party 10 on Wii U is more modest, often under $20 loose or complete, with new copies closer to the mid‑$50 range.​
• Mario Party DS typically sits in the mid‑teens for loose and complete copies, making it one of the cheaper entries if you still own a DS.​

By the time I add in the cost (or hassle) of keeping older hardware around, I almost always steer casual players back toward Switch. Alternatively, I tend to steer them toward non‑Mario alternatives that don’t require hunting eBay for discs.

The hidden costs

The sticker price is only one piece of the puzzle. Every time I price out Mario Party, I end up factoring in:

• A console (Switch or older systems if you want legacy titles)
• Extra controllers, especially extra Joy‑Cons for 4‑player sessions
• Nintendo hardware locks Mario Party into its ecosystem, which is perfect for Nintendo fans but unnecessary for everyone else in the house who doesn’t touch the console

That’s why, when someone wants “party games that make people laugh,” I often tell them that Mario Party is great, but you may not need it.

Are there better options?

For pure “board + minigames + sabotage,” Mario Party is still the reference point in my mind. But when I zoom out and look at how my friends and family actually play now, the answer to “are there better options?” is usually yes.

If you want the same formula on different hardware, games like Pummel Party or Wii Party U get incredibly close. If you want online craziness, games like Fall Guys or Party Animals hit that “everyone yelling at the screen” sweet spot.

But if you're like me, with a smart TV in the living room, a mixed‑age family, and some relatives who break out in a sweat at the sight of a game controller, then the option that has quietly replaced Mario Party most often is Weekend.

Weekend trades digital boards and star‑stealing for something simpler:

• You shout answers out loud to play.
• You use your TV remote or smartphone as the mic.
• The games focus on trivia, words, music, and fast reactions, not joystick precision.
• There’s no console to buy, no cartridge to swap, and no patching.

When I step back as a reviewer and ask, “What gives most households the best party‑night value today?” Weekend usually wins because it’s cheaper up front, easier to start, and more flexible across different kinds of players.

Some Mario Party alternatives at a glance

Weekend is my #1 pick here because it fits into more living rooms with less friction. For an in-depth look at the alternatives, read our guide, 10 Best Games Like Mario Party (Tested & Ranked).

Weekend: Why I pick it over Mario Party

From my perspective as both a game reviewer and a game-night host, Weekend isn’t trying to clone Mario Party, which is what makes it work so well.

What Weekend actually does

Weekend turns your smart TV or streaming device into a voice‑controlled party console. Instead of mashing buttons, you and your guests:

• Shout out answers in Jeopardy! or Wheel of Fortune
• Race to recognize songs in Song Quiz
• Belt out tunes in Karaoke
• Decode visual puzzles in Guess the Emoji
• Let younger kids join via CoComelon: Sing & Play with JJ and other family‑friendly picks

In my house, that means I can get a party started by grabbing the TV remote and saying the right voice command. No need for a Switch dock, controllers, disc swapping, or updates. Everyone can jump in and get started right away.

Who it’s for (and when I use it)

Weekend is perfect when:

• I’ve got grandparents, little kids, and non‑gamers all in one room.
• I don’t want to spend the first 20 minutes explaining controls.
• I want to ditch the board game aesthetics of Mario Party for something more like a “game show.”
• I want games that double as conversation starters. You get trivia questions, song choices, and puzzles that always trigger side chatter and inside jokes.

Weekend doesn’t give me a digital board or star theft, but it gives me something Mario Party never quite nailed: no one sits out. Every voice matters.

Choose Weekend for the ultimate party games library

Stop worrying about how much Mario Party is and invest in Weekend. We invite you to choose Weekend for instant, unforgettable party fun where you get an app full of certified hits for your next family get‑together.

With our ever‑expanding game library and voice‑powered control, we make game night easy, accessible, and competitive for everyone involved.

A few of our titles include:

• Jeopardy!, the classic clue‑and‑question trivia game show
• Song Quiz, a music trivia showdown where you race to name the song and artist first
• Wit’s End, for an immersive, AI-powered fantasy adventure
• Wheel of Fortune (on Roku), where you spin the wheel and solve word puzzles
• 20 Questions (on Roku), to test your wits and yes-or-no questioning skills
• Guess the Emoji (on Roku), which will have you deciphering visual puzzles in seconds
• Karaoke (on Roku), to score big on pitch and lyrical accuracy

Jump in and join the action with a 7‑day free trial on Roku, Fire TV, LG, or Samsung Smart TV. Disconnect the console and make your next gathering truly memorable with Weekend.

FAQs

How much is Mario Party compared to Weekend?

Compared to Weekend, Mario Party costs more up front. Mario Party is about $59.99 new on Switch or $30–$45 used, whereas Weekend offers a 7‑day free trial, then a $12.99/month subscription for full‑library access. 

Is Weekend actually like Mario Party?

Weekend actually being like Mario Party depends on what matters most to you. It skips boards and dice but still delivers the same social payoff through voice‑powered trivia, puzzles, and music. Each session of Jeopardy! and Song Quiz (Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG) keeps my group laughing and competing.

Which option should I choose for my household?

The option you should choose for your household comes down to play style. If you love controllers and classic boards, lean into Mario Party. For quick, inclusive fun on the smart TV everyone already uses, I will always start with Weekend.

How can I add Weekend to my smart TV?

You can add Weekend to your smart TV by opening the TV or device app store, searching for “Weekend,” and installing the app. Then launch the app and follow the prompts to start playing with voice controls.