Super Mario Party Jamboree Reigns Supreme in Japan's Nintendo Sales Charts
Super Mario Party Jamboree secured the top spot as the best-selling Nintendo game in Japan for the week ending January 5th, 2025, according to Famitsu. This marks a continued triumph for the title, which has already achieved significant critical and commercial success both domestically and internationally since its October 2024 release.
The family-friendly multiplayer game outperformed several major new releases to claim the number one position. Its innovative game boards, modes, and characters, combined with classic gameplay and fresh mechanics, have resonated with both longtime fans and newcomers. The game's expansive roster of iconic characters and inclusion of new multiplayer modes supporting up to 20 players have been widely praised. This Japanese success follows its earlier dominance of the US sales charts in October 2024.
During the week of December 30th, 2024, to January 5th, 2025, Super Mario Party Jamboree sold an impressive 117,307 units, bringing its total Japanese sales to over 1,071,568 units. This impressive performance eclipsed other notable releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and even surpassed the weekly sales of several all-time best-selling Nintendo Switch titles, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Top 10 Nintendo Games in Japan (December 30, 2024 - January 5, 2025)
| Game Title | Units Sold (Dec 30 - Jan 5) | Total Units Sold (as of Jan 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Party Jamboree | 117,307 | 1,071,568 |
| Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake | 32,402 | 962,907 |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 29,937 | 6,197,554 |
| Minecraft | 16,895 | 3,779,481 |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons | 15,777 | 8,038,212 |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 15,055 | 5,699,074 |
| Mario & Luigi: Brothership | 14,855 | 179,915 |
| Nintendo Switch Sports | 13,813 | 1,528,599 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | 12,490 | 385,393 |
| Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet | 12,289 | 5,503,315 |
While Jamboree's overall Japanese sales still trail behind some established giants, its weekly performance was remarkably strong, outselling Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three and Minecraft by a factor of seven. The long-term chart position of Super Mario Party Jamboree remains to be seen, particularly with the anticipated release of the next-generation Nintendo console.
The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles finding new audiences through Nintendo Switch Online releases. Super Mario Party Jamboree's continued success suggests further milestones are likely in store.
