Super Mario Party Jamboree emerged as the top-selling Nintendo title in Japan for the week starting December 30, 2024, through January 5, 2025. Since its release in October 2024, the game has consistently garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success domestically and internationally.
This latest addition to the renowned Mario Party series introduces innovative game boards, modes, and characters while preserving classic elements with modern twists, appealing to newcomers and seasoned players alike. Features such as a vast roster of iconic characters and new multiplayer options with up to 20 participants have been widely praised.
According to Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree achieved over 1,071,568 unit sales in Japan as of January 5, 2025, with 117,307 units sold during the specified week. This placed it ahead of prominent releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, surpassing even some of Nintendo's most successful titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
In the top 10 Nintendo games on Japan's sales charts for January 2025, Super Mario Party Jamboree maintained its lead, significantly outperforming competitors like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and Minecraft. Despite trailing behind other major franchises in cumulative sales, it demonstrated impressive momentum, selling three times more than the second-place title and seven times more than Minecraft within the same timeframe.
With audiences maintaining strong interest in the Mario Party franchise, future prospects for Super Mario Party Jamboree remain promising. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on potential developments surrounding this hit game and the anticipated Nintendo Switch successor.
