Super Mario Party Jamboree Passes Incredible Sales Milestone

Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to the top of the Japanese sales charts, marking it as the best-selling Nintendo title for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Since its October 2024 release, this family-friendly multiplayer party game has not only achieved critical acclaim but also commercial success both in Japan and internationally.

Super Mario Party Jamboree stands out with its innovative additions to the cherished Mario Party series, including new game boards, modes, and playable characters, while retaining the classic gameplay that fans love. The game has been lauded for its extensive character lineup and the introduction of multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players. Its success is evident as it topped US sales charts in October 2024 and continues its upward trajectory in Japan.

According to Famitsu, a leading Japanese gaming news source, Super Mario Party Jamboree has surpassed one million units sold in Japan, reaching a total of 1,071,568 units as of January 5, 2025. Impressively, it sold 117,307 units during the mentioned week, outperforming significant releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, it also outpaced some of the best-selling Nintendo Switch titles, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, highlighting a significant milestone for this party game.

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Although Super Mario Party Jamboree trails behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, it impressively outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three and Minecraft by a ratio of seven to one during the week in question. The future of its position on the Japanese sales charts is uncertain, especially with the looming announcement of the Switch's successor, which could potentially affect existing Switch titles' sales.

The enduring appeal of the Mario Party franchise is evident, as classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 continue to attract players through their availability on Nintendo Switch Online. With Super Mario Party Jamboree's ongoing success, fans eagerly await news of its next achievements.