Since its launch in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to new heights, securing the top spot on Japan's sales charts for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has not only captured the hearts of gamers in Japan but has also seen widespread critical and commercial success globally.
Super Mario Party Jamboree, the latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series, brings a fresh wave of excitement with new game boards, modes, and playable characters, while retaining the classic gameplay that fans adore. The game has been lauded for its extensive roster of iconic characters and the introduction of new multiplayer modes that can accommodate up to 20 players. After topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree is now setting new benchmarks in Japan.
According to data from the Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree has surpassed one million sales in Japan, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold as of January 5, 2025. During the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the game sold an impressive 117,307 units, placing it above major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, its weekly sales have even 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 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's total lifetime sales in Japan trail behind other major titles, its recent performance has been stellar, selling three times as many units as Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which holds the second place on the weekly charts. It has even outperformed Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a sales ratio of seven to one. As the gaming community eagerly watches, it remains to be seen whether Super Mario Party Jamboree can maintain its top position, especially with the looming announcement of the Switch successor console, which might impact existing Switch titles.
The Mario Party franchise continues to enjoy strong support from fans, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining new life through ports to Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree keeps up its steady sales pace, fans should keep an eye out for any updates on the game's potential future milestones.
