Super Mario Party Jamboree Dominates Japanese Sales Charts
Super Mario Party Jamboree achieved remarkable success in Japan, securing 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 surpassed numerous high-profile releases to claim the number one position. Jamboree's innovative features, including new game boards, modes, and playable characters, alongside refined classic gameplay mechanics, have resonated with both longtime fans and newcomers. Its expansive roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players have garnered significant praise. This Japanese success builds on its earlier triumph in the US, where it topped the sales charts in October 2024.
According to Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree sold 117,307 units during the aforementioned week, bringing its total Japanese sales to an impressive 1,071,568 units. This performance eclipsed major titles such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and even outperformed 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.
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 |
While Jamboree's overall Japanese sales lag behind some established giants, its weekly performance was significantly higher—three times that of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and seven times that of Minecraft. The game's continued success will be closely watched, particularly in light of anticipated announcements regarding a potential Nintendo Switch successor.
The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles finding new audiences through Nintendo Switch Online and the continued success of the latest iteration. Fans eagerly await future updates and milestones for Super Mario Party Jamboree.
