Summary
- Super Mario Party Jamboree topped the Japanese sales charts for Nintendo games during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
- The game has achieved critical and commercial success both in Japan and internationally since its October 2024 release.
Since its launch in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to new heights, securing the top spot on Japan's sales charts to kick off 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has impressively outperformed a range of major releases, demonstrating its widespread appeal among Japanese gamers.
Super Mario Party Jamboree, the latest addition to the cherished Mario Party series, brings fresh excitement with new game boards, modes, and playable characters. It combines classic gameplay with innovative mechanics, catering to both newcomers and seasoned fans. The game has been lauded for its extensive cast of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes that can accommodate up to 20 players. Following its success in topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its winning streak in Japan.
According to Famitsu, a leading Japanese gaming news outlet, Super Mario Party Jamboree is the current best-selling Nintendo title in Japan. The game has surpassed one million sales, reaching a total of 1,071,568 units sold, with 117,307 units sold during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This impressive performance places it ahead of major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the weekly sales charts. Super Mario Party Jamboree's recent sales figures even surpass 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 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 some titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it significantly outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which came in second place, by a factor of three. It also outperformed Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a ratio of seven to one. The question remains whether Super Mario Party Jamboree can maintain its leading position, especially with the anticipated announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor potentially impacting current Switch titles.
The enduring popularity of the Mario Party series is evident, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining renewed interest through ports to Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to enjoy steady sales, fans eagerly await any news on the game's future achievements.
