Super Mario Party Jamboree Passes Incredible Sales Milestone

Super Mario Party Jamboree Reigns Supreme in Japan's Nintendo Sales Charts

Super Mario Party Jamboree achieved phenomenal success, claiming the top spot on Japan's best-selling Nintendo game charts for the week of December 30th, 2024, to January 5th, 2025. This follows its already impressive critical and commercial acclaim both domestically and internationally since its October 2024 launch.

The family-friendly multiplayer title outperformed numerous high-profile releases to secure the number one position. Jamboree's innovative approach, featuring new game boards, modes, and playable characters alongside classic gameplay enhancements, captivated both seasoned and new Mario Party fans. Its expansive roster of iconic characters and the introduction of multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players have garnered significant praise. This Japanese success follows its earlier triumph in the US sales charts in October 2024.

Famitsu, a leading Japanese gaming news source, reported Jamboree's impressive sales figures: 117,307 units sold during the specified week, bringing its total Japanese sales to 1,071,568 units. This remarkable performance surpassed major titles such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and even outperformed 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.

Top 10 Nintendo Games in Japan (December 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025)

Game Title	Units Sold (Dec 30 - Jan 5)	Total Units Sold (as of Jan 5)
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 Jamboree's overall Japanese sales lag behind some established titles, its weekly performance was exceptionally strong, exceeding Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a threefold margin and Minecraft by a sevenfold margin. The game's continued success and the potential impact of an upcoming Switch successor console remain points of interest for industry watchers.

The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles finding new life through Nintendo Switch Online ports, further highlighting the appeal of Super Mario Party Jamboree. The game's future sales trajectory and potential milestones will undoubtedly be closely followed by fans.