REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, Nintendo is bringing smiles to cities across the nation alongside Mario, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, Pikachu and more with the Play Nintendo Tour. From June 13 to Sept. 2, Nintendo invites kids and their parents to explore the endless adventure and fun of Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch system at various stops across the nation. The national tour is free to attend and brings with it exciting interactive experiences featuring photo-ops with Nintendo characters, giveaways (while supplies last), and playable demos of the latest Nintendo Switch games.
The Play Nintendo Tour has something for everyone – whether that’s discovering a new favorite character, enjoying a family activity, or just showing off your skills in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game! Much like the Play Nintendo website, the Play Nintendo Tour is also a destination for families that’s packed full of fun activities, friendly Nintendo characters, puzzles, quizzes, videos, and more.
What else can young fans expect from this interactive experience? Opportunities to explore the fun and magic of Nintendo worlds and characters – here are just a few samples of what’s in store:
- Are you afraid of ghosts? Summon your courage like Luigi for a frightfully fitting photo-op from the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game, launching on June 27.
- Walk the red carpet, snap a pic at the showstopping photo-op and take the stage as Peach to save the Sparkle Theater with a demo of the Princess Peach: Showtime! game. During her theatrical adventure, she’ll transform into a number of exciting personas, from Swordfighter Peach to Patissiere Peach – play around and discover your favorite!
- Share the wonder with friends and family in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game demo! Experience classic Mario gameplay transformed by the magic of Wonder Flowers. Play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toads, Toadette, Yoshi and Nabbit and discover your new favorite power-ups!
- Rev up your engines with Mario and friends for all of the exciting speedways to be found in both the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC.
- Pose for a photo with Pikachu and learn about some of the powerful and playful Pokémon that can be encountered in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.
- Plus even more! Enjoy demos of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Nintendo Switch Sports, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Pikmin 4, Just Dance 2024 and starting July 18, Nintendo World Championships: NES™ Edition. Then join Tom Nook and Isabelle from Animal Crossing: New Horizons for a fun island-themed photo-op.
Parents can join their kids in plenty of themed fun and activities for the whole family at the event, including personality quizzes, jumbo puzzles featuring Mario and friends, memory matching games and an opportunity to try your hand at the claw machine to snag fun items, just to name a few. The tour even has a dedicated area where attendees can learn more details about the Nintendo Switch system and find some recommended games based on their family’s favorite characters.
Guests will receive a free Play Nintendo Tour passport, in which they can collect stickers after participating in various activities at the event. With a completed passport, they will receive free Nintendo goodies such as Play Nintendo bracelets, coloring pages and even a free Nintendo Switch Online 14-day trial code* (while supplies last) – not to mention a chance to use the claw machine to snag loveable character plushies. Attendees with a Nintendo Account can also check in with My Nintendo at the event to receive a Super Mario themed gift item (while supplies last) and 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points** to redeem for rewards on the My Nintendo site.
The Play Nintendo Tour invites guests to visit when it stops at the following locations:
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Address |
Dates |
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Salt Lake City, UT |
The Shops at South Town |
10450 S. State Street Sandy, UT 84070 |
June 13 – June 16 |
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Denver, CO |
FlatIron Crossing |
1 W Flatiron Crossing Drive Broomfield, CO 80021 |
June 20 – June 23 |
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Houston, TX |
The Woodlands Mall |
1201 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380 |
June 27 – June 30 |
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Des Moines, IA |
Jordan Creek Town Center |
101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 |
July 11 – July 14 |
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Philadelphia, PA
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King of Prussia
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160 N Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 |
July 18 – July 21 |
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East Rutherford, NJ |
American Dream® |
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 |
July 25 – July 28 |
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Greenville, SC |
Haywood Mall |
700 Haywood Road Greenville, SC 29607 |
Aug. 1 – Aug. 4
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Miami, FL |
Aventura Mall
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19501 Biscayne Blvd Aventura, FL 33180 |
Aug. 8 – Aug. 11 |
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Minneapolis, MN |
Mall of America® |
60 E Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 |
Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 |
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
Looking for even more ways to have fun this summer? Nintendo and Universal Studios Hollywood are celebrating the one-year anniversary of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ in style! Power up your next vacation with the My Nintendo™ SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ One-year Anniversary Celebration Sweepstakes***, starting on June 11, 2024 and running through Sept. 4, 2024. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/news on June 11, 2024 for additional details.
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
**A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).
*** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia who are 18 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 10:00AM PT on 6/11/2024 and ends at 11:00PM PT on 9/4/2024. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one free of charge at https://my.nintendo.com/); (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/8d371fce4d6d0b05; (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account; and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ One-Year Anniversary Celebration Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/8d371fce4d6d0b05) as stated in the Official Rules. Limit three (3) entries per person. One (1) winner will receive a 3 day, 2 night trip for Winner and up to 3 Guests to Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. Trip will include: round trip coach (economy) class air transportation for Winner and up to 3 Guests from a major commercial airport near Winner’s home (as determined by Universal Studios Hollywood in its sole discretion) to Los Angeles, California; 2 nights’ standard hotel accommodation (one room, quadruple occupancy, room and tax only) at the Sheraton Universal Hotel (or at another nearby hotel as determined by Universal Studios Hollywood in its sole discretion); non-exclusive ground transportation to and from airport and hotel in Los Angeles, CA; and 2-Day General Admission tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood theme park each for Winner and up to 3 Guests. For a Winner who is a California resident, air transportation may be substituted with another method of transportation by Universal Studios Hollywood in its sole discretion. Depending on crowd conditions, Virtual Line reservations may be required to enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. The Fair Market Value of Prize is $4,450.00 USD (actual value may vary depending on departure date and location). A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/events/rules/mynintendo-super-nintendo-world-one-year-anniversary-celebration-sweepstakes. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
About Nintendo: Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.8 billion video games and over 850 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
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