Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Stunning Sales Mark

Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to the top of the Japanese sales charts, becoming the best-selling Nintendo title for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Since its October 2024 release, this latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success not only in Japan but also globally.

Super Mario Party Jamboree stands out as a family-friendly multiplayer party game that has surpassed several major releases to claim the number one spot. The game introduces new boards, modes, and playable characters, blending classic gameplay with innovative mechanics that appeal to both new and seasoned players. The inclusion of multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players has been particularly well-received, alongside the game's extensive roster of iconic characters.

According to data from Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree has sold an impressive 1,071,568 units in Japan, with 117,307 units sold during the specified week. This achievement places it above other major titles like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and even outpaces some of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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While Super Mario Party Jamboree lags behind other major titles in total lifetime sales in Japan, its weekly performance is remarkable, selling three times more units than Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and outpacing Minecraft by a ratio of seven to one. It remains to be seen whether the game can maintain its top position, especially with the anticipated announcement of the Switch successor console potentially impacting existing Switch titles.

The Mario Party franchise continues to captivate audiences, with classics like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining renewed popularity through ports to Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree maintains its momentum, fans eagerly await news of any upcoming milestones for this successful title.