Summary
- Super Mario Party Jamboree was Japan's best-selling Nintendo title from December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
- The game continues to achieve critical and commercial success in Japan and globally.
Launched in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has quickly become a critical and commercial triumph, claiming the top spot on Japan's Nintendo sales charts to start 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game surpassed numerous major releases to achieve this impressive feat.
The latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters, while retaining classic gameplay enhanced with fresh mechanics appealing to both newcomers and seasoned fans. Its extensive roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players have garnered significant praise. Following its October 2024 US sales chart dominance, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its upward trajectory in Japan.
Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu reports Super Mario Party Jamboree as the current best-selling Nintendo title in Japan. Sales data reveals over one million units sold (1,071,568), with 117,307 units sold between December 30, 2024, and January 5, 2025. This secured the top spot on the weekly Japanese sales charts, surpassing major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Its weekly sales 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, a remarkable achievement for the 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 lags behind other major titles in overall Japanese sales, its weekly sales were three times higher than those of the second-place Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. It even outsold Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a ratio of seven to one. Whether Super Mario Party Jamboree will maintain its top position remains to be seen, and the potential impact of a forthcoming Switch successor console on existing Switch titles is a point of interest.
Audiences continue to demonstrate their affection for the Mario Party franchise. Classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 enjoy renewed popularity through Nintendo Switch Online ports, complementing the success of the latest entry. With Super Mario Party Jamboree showing sustained sales, fans eagerly await updates on its future milestones.
