Mario Party's Multitude Milestone

Super Mario Party Jamboree Reigns Supreme in Japan's Nintendo Sales Charts

Super Mario Party Jamboree secured the top spot as the best-selling Nintendo game in Japan for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, continuing its impressive run of critical and commercial acclaim both domestically and internationally.

Since its October 2024 launch, this family-friendly multiplayer title has steadily climbed the sales charts, surpassing numerous major releases to claim the number one position. Jamboree's success stems from its blend of classic Mario Party gameplay with innovative mechanics, new game boards, modes, and a vast roster of beloved characters. The inclusion of new multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players has also been widely praised. This follows its earlier triumph in topping 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, and 117,307 units sold during the specified week alone, 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 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)

Although Jamboree's overall Japanese sales lag behind some established titles, its weekly 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 continued success of the Mario Party franchise, bolstered by the popularity of classic titles on Nintendo Switch Online, contributes to Jamboree's ongoing momentum. The future performance of Jamboree, and the potential impact of a new Switch console, remain to be seen. Fans eagerly await further updates on this party game's remarkable journey.