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 outshone numerous major releases to claim the number one spot among Japanese Nintendo game sales.

The latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters, blending classic gameplay with innovative mechanics that appeal to both newcomers and seasoned fans. The game has been widely acclaimed for its expansive roster of iconic characters and the introduction of new multiplayer modes accommodating up to 20 players. After topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its ascent in Japan.

According to data from the Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree is currently the best-selling Nintendo title on Japan's sales charts. It has surpassed one million sales, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold, and 117,307 units sold during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This achievement places it above major releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, Super Mario Party Jamboree also 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 hit party game.

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

While Super Mario Party Jamboree lags behind other major titles in total lifetime Japanese sales, it managed to sell three times as many units as Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which secured the second spot. It even outpaced Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a sales ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree's position on Japan's charts remains uncertain, and the potential impact of the upcoming Switch successor console on existing Switch titles is a topic of much speculation.

The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining traction through ports to Nintendo Switch Online, complementing the success of the series' latest entry. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to see steady sales, fans should keep an eye out for any updates on the game's potential next milestones.