Super Mario Party Jamboree Dominates Japanese Sales Charts
Super Mario Party Jamboree achieved remarkable success in Japan, claiming the top spot on the 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 family-friendly multiplayer title outperformed numerous significant releases to secure the number one position. Jamboree's innovative approach, featuring new game boards, modes, and playable characters alongside refined classic gameplay, has resonated with both seasoned and new Mario Party fans. Its extensive character roster and new multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players have garnered significant praise. This Japanese success follows its earlier triumph in the US sales charts in October 2024.
Famitsu, a leading 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, and 117,307 units sold during the aforementioned week, it significantly surpassed competitors like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Its weekly sales even eclipsed those of several all-time best-selling Nintendo Switch titles, 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)
| Game Title | Units Sold (Dec 30 - Jan 5) | Total Units Sold (as of Jan 5) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Despite trailing some established titles in overall lifetime sales, Jamboree's 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 continued success and the potential impact of a future Nintendo Switch successor remain to be seen.
The enduring appeal of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles finding new life through Nintendo Switch Online ports, further highlighting the success of Jamboree. Fans eagerly await future updates and sales milestones for this popular party game.
