Super Mario Party Jamboree Passes Incredible Sales Milestone

Super Mario Party Jamboree Reigns Supreme in Japanese Sales Charts

Super Mario Party Jamboree achieved remarkable success, securing the top spot on Japan's Nintendo sales charts for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This follows its strong critical and commercial reception both domestically and internationally since its October 2024 launch.

The game's popularity propelled it past numerous high-profile releases to claim the number one position. Super Mario Party Jamboree, a captivating multiplayer party game perfect for families, offers a blend of classic gameplay and innovative mechanics, appealing to both seasoned and new players. Its extensive roster of beloved characters and new multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players have garnered significant praise. This Japanese success follows its earlier triumph in the US charts in October 2024.

Famitsu, a prominent Japanese gaming news source, reported Jamboree's impressive sales figures. With a total of 1,071,568 units sold in Japan by January 5th, 2025, including 117,307 units sold during the aforementioned week, it significantly outperformed competitors. This victory placed it ahead of major titles such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, Jamboree's weekly sales even surpassed those of several all-time best-selling Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Top 10 Nintendo Games in Japan (December 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025)

Although Jamboree's overall Japanese sales lag behind some established titles, its weekly performance was exceptionally strong, outselling Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three and Minecraft by a ratio of seven to one. The game's sustained popularity is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Mario Party franchise. The impact of a potential new Switch console on Jamboree's future sales remains to be seen. The continued success of Jamboree, alongside the resurgence of classic Mario Party titles on Nintendo Switch Online, highlights the franchise's enduring charm. Fans eagerly anticipate further updates on Jamboree's progress.