Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Sales Milestone

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 soared to remarkable heights in both critical acclaim and commercial success, securing the top spot on Japan's sales charts as 2025 began. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has impressively outshone several major releases to claim the number one position among Nintendo game sales in Japan.

Super Mario Party Jamboree, the latest addition to the cherished Mario Party series, brings a fresh twist with new game boards, innovative modes, and an expanded cast of playable characters, all while retaining the beloved classic gameplay. It has been widely celebrated for its extensive lineup of iconic characters and the introduction of new multiplayer modes accommodating up to 20 players. The game's success isn't limited to Japan; it also topped the US sales charts in October 2024, demonstrating its global appeal.

According to data from the Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree has achieved over one million sales in Japan, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold as of January 5, 2025. Remarkably, 117,307 units were sold during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, placing it at the pinnacle of the weekly sales charts. It surpassed significant releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Additionally, Super Mario Party Jamboree's weekly sales figures outstripped some of the best-selling Nintendo Switch titles 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.

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While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it impressively outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three, which secured the second spot. It also outperformed Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a sales ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree's position on Japan's charts remains uncertain, particularly with the anticipated announcement of the Switch successor console, which could impact existing Switch titles.

The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining renewed interest through ports to Nintendo Switch Online, alongside the success of the series' latest entry. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to achieve steady sales, fans eagerly await any updates on the game's potential next milestones.