'Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble' is free to play for a limited time! Nintendo Switch Online exclusive event 'Game Trials' starts today, along with a great sale!

SEGA CORPORATION is pleased to announce that the Nintendo Switch™ software "Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble" is now available on the Nintendo Switch Online exclusive event "Game Trials" for a limited time from today, Thursday, April 23, to Wednesday, April 29, 2026. During this period, you can play the entire game as much as you want. In addition, a sale is currently underway offering the digital version of the game at a discounted price during a period that includes the "Game Trials" timeframe. Please take this opportunity to experience the game. This title is a casual action game enjoyable for both children and adults, where you roll a monkey in a ball aiming for the goal. It features a "Battle Mode" for up to 16 players to compete online with friends, family, and players worldwide, as well as an "Adventure Mode" where you can play 200 stages to enjoy the traditional Monkey Ball experience. Furthermore, it supports simultaneous play for up to 4 players on a single Nintendo Switch. Additionally, you can enjoy a story featuring a cast of unique new characters. ■ Play the whole game as much as you want with "Game Trials"! "Game Trials" is a special event where Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can play all modes of the game as many times and for as many hours as they like within the period. <"Game Trials" Period> April 23, 2026 (Thu) 12:00 to April 29 (Wed) 17:59 (JST) Simply download the software from the "Game Trials" section on the "Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble" page in the My Nintendo Store or the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch to play during the applicable period. * Save data played during the "Game Trials" can be carried over to the full version. * Those currently on a free trial of Nintendo Switch Online can also participate. * Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service from Nintendo Co., Ltd. ■ "Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble" available at 65% off for a limited time! A sale is currently being held where you can purchase the digital version of the game at a great price during a schedule that includes the "Game Trials" period. Please purchase it at this opportunity. April 22, 2026 (Wed) 00:00 to May 5 (Tue) 23:59 (JST) (Standard Edition) Regular price 5,489 yen (tax included) -> 1,921 yen (tax included) 65% off (Digital Deluxe Edition) Regular price 7,689 yen (tax included) -> 2,691 yen (tax included) 65% off (Standard Edition) https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000057431 (Digital Deluxe Edition) https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70070000020508 * Non-subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online can also purchase at the discounted price. * The "Game Trials" period and the sale period are different. [Product Overview] Product Name: Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Supported Platform: Nintendo Switch Release Date: Now on sale (June 25, 2024 (Tue)) Price: Physical Edition / Digital Edition: 4,990 yen (5,489 yen including tax) Digital Deluxe Edition: 6,990 yen (7,689 yen including tax) Genre: Action / Party Number of Players: 1 to 4 players (up to 16 players during online matches) Publisher/Sales: SEGA CORPORATION CERO Rating: Category A (All Ages) Copyright Notice: ©SEGA Official Website: https://supermonkeyball.sega.jp/bananarumble/ Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/SMB_JP Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@monkeyball_jp * Subscription to the paid service "Nintendo Switch Online" is required to use Game Trials and online play. * Contents and specifications are subject to partial changes without notice. * Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. ■ Company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.