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 captured the hearts of gamers worldwide, achieving remarkable success in both critical acclaim and commercial sales. In Japan, it has soared to the top of the sales charts at the start of 2025, outpacing numerous major releases. As a family-friendly multiplayer party game, Super Mario Party Jamboree has resonated with a wide audience, securing its position as the number one Nintendo game in Japan.
The latest installment in the cherished Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree brings fresh excitement with new game boards, modes, and playable characters, while maintaining the classic gameplay that fans adore. It introduces innovative mechanics that appeal to both newcomers and seasoned players. The game's expansive roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes, which support up to 20 players, have been widely celebrated. After topping the US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its upward trajectory in Japan.
According to data from the Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree is the leading Nintendo title on Japan's sales charts. The game has surpassed one million sales, reaching a total of 1,071,568 units sold in Japan, with 117,307 units sold during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This impressive performance placed it ahead of other major releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, Super Mario Party Jamboree 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 party game.
Top 10 Nintendo Games on Japanese Sales Charts (January 2025)
| Game Title | Units Sold in Japan (Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025) | Total Units Sold in Japan (as of Jan 5, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Party Jamboree | 117,307 | 1,071,568 |
| Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake | 32,402 | 962,907 |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 29,937 | 6,197,554 |
| Minecraft | 16,895 | 3,779,481 |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons | 15,777 | 8,038,212 |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 15,055 | 5,699,074 |
| Mario & Luigi: Brothership | 14,855 | 179,915 |
| Nintendo Switch Sports | 13,813 | 1,528,599 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | 12,490 | 385,393 |
| Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet | 12,289 | 5,503,315 |
While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three, securing the second place on the charts. It also outperformed Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree at the top of Japan's charts remains uncertain, especially with the looming announcement of the Switch successor console, which could 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 new fans through their availability on Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to achieve steady sales, fans eagerly await any news on the game's next potential milestones.
