Since its launch in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to new heights, achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has dominated the Japanese sales charts, securing the top spot for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series, 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's extensive roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes, accommodating up to 20 players, have been widely praised. After topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its impressive run in Japan. According to Famitsu, a leading Japanese gaming news outlet, Jamboree has surpassed one million sales, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold in Japan as of January 5, 2025. Notably, 117,307 units were sold during the first week of the new year, outpacing major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This achievement is particularly significant as Jamboree's weekly sales have 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.
Top 10 Nintendo Games on Japanese Sales Charts (January 2025)
Game Title | Units Sold in Japan (Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025) | Total Units Sold in Japan (as of Jan 5, 2025) |
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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 Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it impressively outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three during the same week, and even outperformed Minecraft by a ratio of seven to one. The future of Jamboree's position on Japan's sales charts remains uncertain, especially with the anticipated announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor, 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 achieve steady sales, fans eagerly await any news on the game's next milestones.