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 new heights, capturing the hearts of gamers and securing the top spot on Japan's sales charts at the start of 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has surpassed several major releases, demonstrating its widespread appeal and solidifying its position as a leading title for the Nintendo Switch.

Super Mario Party Jamboree, the latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series, brings a fresh twist to the classic formula with new game boards, innovative modes, and an expanded roster of playable characters. Both newcomers and seasoned fans have lauded Jamboree for its extensive character selection and the introduction of multiplayer modes that support up to 20 players. After topping the US sales charts in October 2024, the game continues to set new benchmarks in Japan.

According to Famitsu, a prominent Japanese gaming news outlet, Super Mario Party Jamboree is currently the best-selling Nintendo title in Japan. The game has surpassed one million sales, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold as of January 5, 2025. Impressively, 117,307 units were sold during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, placing it at the top of the weekly Japan sales charts. It outperformed major releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, Super Mario Party Jamboree's weekly sales 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 achievement for the hit 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 managed to outsell Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which secured the second spot, by a factor of three. It also significantly outperformed Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with a sales ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree's position on Japan's charts remains uncertain, especially with the anticipated 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 renewed interest through ports to Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to enjoy steady sales, fans eagerly await any updates on the game's potential next milestones.