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 several major releases to secure the number one position among Nintendo game sales in Japan.
Super Mario Party Jamboree, the latest installment in the cherished Mario Party series, introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters while retaining the classic gameplay with innovative mechanics. Both new and seasoned players have enjoyed the extensive roster of iconic characters and the addition of new multiplayer modes that support up to 20 players. The game topped US sales charts in October 2024 and continues to set new benchmarks in Japan.
According to Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree is currently the best-selling Nintendo title in Japan. The game has surpassed one million sales with a total of 1,071,568 units sold, of which 117,307 units were sold during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This impressive performance placed 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. Additionally, Super Mario Party Jamboree's weekly sales outstripped 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 popular 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 trails behind other major titles in total lifetime Japanese sales, it sold three times as many units as Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which holds the second place. Jamboree also outpaced Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a sales ratio of seven to one. It remains to be seen whether Super Mario Party Jamboree can maintain its top spot on Japan's charts, especially with the anticipated announcement of the Switch successor console, which could impact existing Switch titles.
The Mario Party franchise continues to captivate audiences, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining popularity through their ports to Nintendo Switch Online, alongside the success of the series' latest entry. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its strong sales performance, fans should keep an eye out for any updates on the game's future milestones.
