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 achieved remarkable critical and commercial success, soaring to the top of the Japanese sales charts at the start of 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has surpassed numerous major releases to claim the number one spot in Japanese Nintendo game sales.

The latest installment in the cherished Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree brings fresh game boards, modes, and playable characters, while maintaining the classic gameplay with innovative mechanics that appeal to both new and seasoned fans. The game has been lauded for its extensive lineup of iconic characters and the introduction of new multiplayer modes that can accommodate up to 20 players. Following its success in topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to set new benchmarks in Japan.

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

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While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it significantly outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which came in second place, by selling three times as many units. It also surpassed Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with a sales ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree on Japan's sales charts remains uncertain, especially with the anticipated announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor console, which could impact existing Switch titles.

The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, as classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 continue to gain traction through ports on Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree maintains its steady sales momentum, fans should keep an eye out for any forthcoming updates and potential milestones for the game.