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 game outperformed numerous high-profile releases to secure 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 seasoned and new fans. Its extensive character roster and innovative 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.
According to Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree sold 117,307 units during the specified week, bringing its total Japanese sales to an impressive 1,071,568 units. This impressive performance 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)
| 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 |
Although Jamboree's overall Japanese sales lag behind some established titles, its weekly sales significantly outperformed competitors, achieving triple the sales of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and seven times the sales of Minecraft. The game's continued success and the potential impact of a future Nintendo Switch successor remain to be seen.
The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles finding new life through Nintendo Switch Online ports, alongside the success of the latest installment. Fans eagerly await further updates and milestones for Super Mario Party Jamboree.
