Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Sales Milestone

Summary

• Super Mario Party Jamboree was the best-selling Nintendo title in Japan during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
• The title has continued to find critical and commercial success both in Japan and abroad.

Since its launch in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to the top of the Japanese sales charts, kicking off 2025 with a bang. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has not only captured the hearts of fans but also outpaced several major releases to claim the number one spot among Nintendo game sales in Japan.

As the latest addition to the cherished Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree brings new game boards, modes, and playable characters while retaining the classic gameplay with innovative mechanics. This blend of nostalgia and novelty has been a hit with both new and seasoned players. The game's extensive roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes that support up to 20 players have received widespread acclaim. After topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its impressive run in Japan.

According to data from the Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree has emerged as the best-selling Nintendo title on Japan's sales charts. The game has surpassed one million sales, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold as of January 5, 2025. During the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, it sold 117,307 units, securing the top position on the weekly Japan sales charts. This achievement places it ahead of other major releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Moreover, Super Mario Party Jamboree has even outpaced some of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, marking a significant milestone for the popular party game.

Top 10 Nintendo Games on Japanese Sales Charts (January 2025)

While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it sold three times as many units as Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which holds the second position. It also outsold Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a ratio of seven to one. Whether Super Mario Party Jamboree can maintain its leading position on Japan's charts remains to be seen, especially with the anticipated announcement of the Switch successor console, which may impact existing Switch titles.

The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining renewed interest through ports to Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its steady sales performance, fans are eagerly awaiting any updates on the game's future milestones.