Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Sales Milestone

Since its launch in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has achieved remarkable critical and commercial success, securing the top spot on Japan's sales charts for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has surpassed numerous major releases, demonstrating its widespread appeal and strong performance in the market.

As the latest addition to the beloved Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters, while maintaining the classic gameplay with innovative mechanics. This blend of nostalgia and fresh content has been well-received by both new and veteran fans. The game's extensive roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes, accommodating up to 20 players, have been particularly praised. Following its success in topping US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to reach new heights in Japan.

According to data from the Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree is currently the best-selling Nintendo title in Japan. The game has surpassed one million sales, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold 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 such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This achievement is particularly notable as Super Mario Party Jamboree has 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.

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While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it significantly outperformed Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which secured the second spot, by selling three times as many units. It also outpaced Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with a sales ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree's position on Japan's charts remains uncertain, especially 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. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues to see steady sales, fans eagerly await any updates on the game's potential next milestones.