Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Sales Milestone

Since its launch in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to new heights, achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has dominated the Japanese sales charts, securing the top spot for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The latest installment in the beloved Mario Party series, Jamboree introduces new game boards, modes, and playable characters, blending classic gameplay with innovative mechanics that appeal to both newcomers and seasoned fans.

The game has been lauded for its extensive roster of iconic characters and the introduction of new multiplayer modes that support up to 20 players. After topping the US sales charts in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its impressive performance in Japan. According to data from the Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Jamboree has surpassed one million sales, with a total of 1,071,568 units sold in Japan as of January 5, 2025. Notably, 117,307 units were sold during the aforementioned week, placing it above major releases like Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This achievement is particularly significant as Jamboree's weekly sales outpaced 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 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 during the same week, and even surpassed Minecraft by a sales ratio of seven to one. The future of Jamboree's position on Japan's charts remains uncertain, especially with the anticipated announcement of the Nintendo Switch successor console, which could impact the sales of 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 steady sales, fans eagerly await any updates on the game's potential next milestones.