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 the Japanese sales charts for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. As a family-friendly multiplayer party game, it has surpassed numerous major releases to claim the number one position among Nintendo games in Japan.

The latest addition to the cherished Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters, while retaining classic gameplay with innovative mechanics that cater to both newcomers and long-time fans. The game has been lauded for its extensive roster of iconic characters and the introduction of multiplayer modes that can accommodate up to 20 players. After topping US sales charts in October 2024, it continues to soar 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 exceeded one million sales, reaching a total of 1,071,568 units sold, with 117,307 units sold during the specified week. This impressive performance placed it above other major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Notably, its weekly sales even outstripped 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, marking a significant milestone for this hit party game.

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While Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it managed to outsell Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three, which holds the second position. It also significantly outperformed Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with a sales ratio of seven to one. The question remains whether Super Mario Party Jamboree can maintain its leading position on Japan's charts, especially with the looming announcement of the Switch successor console, which could potentially impact the sales of existing Switch titles.

The Mario Party franchise continues to captivate audiences, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining renewed interest through their ports to Nintendo Switch Online, alongside the success of the series' latest entry. As Super Mario Party Jamboree maintains steady sales, fans eagerly await any updates on the game's future milestones.