"Super Mario Party Jamboree Hits Sales Milestone"

Since its launch in October 2024, Super Mario Party Jamboree has soared to remarkable heights, clinching the top spot on Japan's sales charts for the week of December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This family-friendly multiplayer party game has not only captivated audiences in Japan but has also enjoyed critical and commercial acclaim worldwide. Super Mario Party Jamboree's rise to the number one position on the Japanese Nintendo game sales chart showcases its appeal, surpassing numerous major releases in the process.

The latest addition to the cherished Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree, brings to the table new game boards, modes, and an array of playable characters, enhancing the classic gameplay with innovative mechanics. This blend of nostalgia and novelty has been well-received by both newcomers and long-time fans. Jamboree's expansive character lineup and new multiplayer modes, which support up to 20 players, have earned widespread praise. The game's success isn't limited to Japan; it topped US sales charts upon its release in October 2024 and continues to break records.

According to data from the renowned Japanese gaming news outlet Famitsu, Super Mario Party Jamboree has now surpassed one million units sold in Japan, with a total of 1,071,568 units as of January 5, 2025. Impressively, 117,307 units were sold during the recent week alone, propelling it ahead of major releases such as Mario & Luigi: Brothership and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as Super Mario Party Jamboree's weekly sales figures have outpaced even some of the best-selling Nintendo Switch titles 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 may not yet match the lifetime sales of other major titles in Japan, its recent performance is impressive. It sold three times more units than Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which secured the second position, and significantly outpaced Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, by a ratio of seven to one. The future of Super Mario Party Jamboree's reign at the top of Japan's charts is uncertain, especially with rumors swirling about the upcoming announcement of a Switch successor console and its potential impact on current Switch titles.

The enduring popularity of the Mario Party franchise is evident, with classic entries like the original Mario Party and Mario Party 2 gaining renewed interest through their ports to Nintendo Switch Online. As Super Mario Party Jamboree continues its impressive sales trajectory, fans eagerly await any news on the game's next milestones.