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 achieved remarkable critical and commercial success, soaring to the top of Japan's sales charts as we entered 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has surpassed numerous major releases to secure the number one spot among Nintendo game sales in Japan.
Super Mario Party Jamboree, the latest installment in the cherished Mario Party series, brings new game boards, modes, and playable characters to the table, blending classic gameplay with innovative mechanics. Both newcomers and veteran players have enjoyed the extensive roster of iconic characters and the addition of new multiplayer modes that support up to 20 players. Following its success in topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to reach new heights in Japan.
According to Famitsu, a leading Japanese gaming news outlet, Super Mario Party Jamboree is currently the best-selling Nintendo title on Japan's sales charts. The game has surpassed one million sales, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold in Japan as of January 5, 2025. Impressively, 117,307 units were sold during the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, placing it above major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This week's sales even outpaced 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, marking a significant achievement 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 other major titles in total lifetime Japanese sales, it managed to sell three times as many units as Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which holds the second position. Jamboree also outpaced Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a sales ratio of seven to one. It remains to be seen whether Super Mario Party Jamboree will maintain its number one position on Japan's charts, and there is curiosity about the potential impact of the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor console on existing Switch titles.
The Mario Party franchise continues to resonate with audiences, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining popularity through ports to Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree maintains its steady sales momentum, fans should keep an eye out for any announcements regarding the game's future milestones.
