Super Mario Party Jamboree Passes Incredible Sales Milestone

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 game's ascent to the number one position in Japan is a testament to its appeal. Super Mario Party Jamboree, a family-friendly multiplayer title, outperformed several major new releases. The game's popularity stems from its innovative features, including new game boards, modes, and playable characters, alongside refined classic gameplay mechanics catering to both seasoned and new players. Its extensive character roster and new 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.

Famitsu, a leading Japanese gaming news source, reported that 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 titles like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, its weekly sales even surpassed those of 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.

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While Super Mario Party Jamboree's overall Japanese sales lag behind some established titles, 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 like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 enjoying renewed interest through Nintendo Switch Online releases. As Super Mario Party Jamboree maintains its strong sales momentum, fans eagerly await further updates and milestones.