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 among Japanese Nintendo game sales.
The latest addition to the beloved Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters, while maintaining the classic gameplay with innovative mechanics that appeal to both new and veteran fans. The game has been widely praised for its extensive roster of iconic characters and the introduction of new multiplayer modes that support up to 20 players. After topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to reach new heights in Japan.
According to 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 the game 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 impressive performance places it at the top of the weekly Japan sales charts, ahead of major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. The game's latest weekly sales even 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 achievement for this hit party game.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 remains 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 holds the second place slot. It even outpaced Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a sales ratio of seven to one. Whether Super Mario Party Jamboree will maintain its number one spot on Japan's charts remains to be seen, and many are curious about the potential impact of the upcoming Switch successor console on existing Switch titles.
Audiences continue to show appreciation for the Mario Party video game franchise, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining popularity through ports to Nintendo Switch Online, alongside the success of the series' latest entry. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to see steady sales, interested fans should stay tuned for any updates on the game's potential next milestones.
