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Super Mario Party Jamboree Reigns Supreme in Japan's Nintendo Sales Charts
Super Mario Party Jamboree secured the top spot on Japan's best-selling Nintendo game charts for the week of December 30th, 2024, to January 5th, 2025. This follows its already impressive critical and commercial success both domestically and internationally since its October 2024 launch.
The family-friendly multiplayer title outperformed numerous major releases to claim the number one position. Jamboree's success stems from its blend of classic Mario Party gameplay with fresh mechanics, exciting new game boards and modes, and an expanded roster of beloved characters. The game's support for up to 20 players in various multiplayer modes has also been widely praised. This Japanese triumph follows its earlier success in the US, where it topped the sales charts in October 2024.
Data from Famitsu reveals Jamboree's impressive sales figures: 117,307 units sold during the specified week, bringing its total Japanese sales to 1,071,568 units. This victory places it ahead of significant releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Remarkably, Jamboree's weekly sales even surpassed those of several all-time best-selling Nintendo Switch games, 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 |
Although Jamboree's overall Japanese sales still lag behind some established titles, its performance is noteworthy. It outsold Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by a factor of three and Minecraft by a ratio of seven to one. The future performance of Jamboree, and the potential impact of a forthcoming Switch successor, remain to be seen.
The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic titles finding renewed success through Nintendo Switch Online ports. Super Mario Party Jamboree's continued strong sales suggest a bright future for this latest iteration. Fans eagerly await future updates and sales milestones.
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