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 hit, topping Japanese Nintendo sales charts to start 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game surpassed numerous major releases to claim the number one spot.
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 and adding fresh mechanics for both newcomers and veterans. 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 reported Super Mario Party Jamboree as the best-selling Nintendo title in Japan. With over 1,071,568 units sold (including 117,307 units sold between December 30, 2024, and January 5, 2025), it topped the weekly charts, outperforming titles like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Its weekly sales even surpassed those of 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.
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 overall Japanese sales lag behind some other major titles, its weekly sales were three times higher than Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake's, and seven times higher than Minecraft's. Whether it can maintain its top spot remains to be seen, and the potential impact of a future Nintendo Switch successor is a point of speculation.
The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 enjoying renewed popularity via Nintendo Switch Online, alongside the success of the latest entry. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its strong sales performance, fans eagerly anticipate future milestones.
