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"Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Stunning Sales Record"

Mar 28,25(3 months ago)

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 October 2024 launch, Super Mario Party Jamboree has achieved remarkable critical and commercial success, soaring to the top of Japan's sales charts as 2025 began. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has outshone numerous major releases, securing the coveted number one position among Nintendo game sales in Japan.

Super Mario Party Jamboree, the latest addition to the cherished Mario Party series, brings fresh game boards, new modes, and an expanded roster of playable characters, all while preserving the classic gameplay that fans adore. The game has been lauded for its extensive character lineup and innovative multiplayer modes, which can accommodate up to 20 players. After topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its upward trajectory in Japan.

According to Famitsu, a prominent Japanese gaming news outlet, Super Mario Party Jamboree currently holds the top spot on Japan's sales charts. Data shows that 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, outperforming major titles such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Super Mario Party Jamboree's weekly sales even surpassed 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 this popular party game.

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

Game TitleUnits Sold in Japan (Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025)Total Units Sold in Japan (as of Jan 5, 2025)
Super Mario Party Jamboree117,3071,071,568
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake32,402962,907
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe29,9376,197,554
Minecraft16,8953,779,481
Animal Crossing: New Horizons15,7778,038,212
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate15,0555,699,074
Mario & Luigi: Brothership14,855179,915
Nintendo Switch Sports13,8131,528,599
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom12,490385,393
Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet12,2895,503,315

While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, in second place, by a factor of three. It also outsold Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a ratio of seven to one. The question remains whether Super Mario Party Jamboree can maintain its number one position on Japan's charts, and how the impending announcement of the Switch successor might affect current 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 robust sales, fans eagerly await news of the game's future milestones.

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