Super Mario Party Jamboree Reigns Supreme in Japanese Sales Charts
Super Mario Party Jamboree secured the top spot as the best-selling Nintendo title in Japan for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, continuing its impressive critical and commercial success both domestically and internationally.
Since its October 2024 launch, this family-friendly multiplayer game has consistently performed well, surpassing numerous major releases to claim the number one position in Japanese Nintendo game sales. Jamboree's success stems from its innovative approach to the beloved Mario Party franchise, introducing fresh game boards, modes, and playable characters while retaining the classic gameplay that fans adore. The game's expansive roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players have garnered significant praise. This follows its earlier triumph in the US sales charts in October 2024.
Famitsu, a leading Japanese gaming news outlet, 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 outperformed competitors like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, its 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 lags behind other major titles in overall lifetime sales in Japan, its weekly sales were three times higher than Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake's and seven times higher than Minecraft's. The game's continued success and the potential impact of a future Nintendo Switch successor on its sales remain to be seen.
The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 enjoying renewed success through Nintendo Switch Online releases. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its strong performance, fans eagerly await future updates and milestones.
