Editing Play Nintendo

{{about|the Nintendo website|the precursor to the ''Club Nintendo'' magazine|[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|''Club Nintendo'' (magazine)]]}}
[[File:Play Nintendo Logo.png|frame|The logo of Play Nintendo]]
'''Play Nintendo''' is a division of [[Nintendo]]'s official North American website. It promotes contemporary Nintendo systems and games, while maintaining a focus on appealing to a younger audience. It was established on October 1, 2014.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/fDFU_xSPg70DC4laXkgruUB9g-rMP93w What's New - Find fun and surprises at Play Nintendo]. ''Nintendo of America'' (October 1, 2014). Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> The icon used for the website is a [[Super Star]]. Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo of Japan have similar divisions titled [[Nintendo Kids Club]] and [[Nintendo Kids Space]], respectively.

The website's content is split into five sections: Friends, Activities, Media, Printables, and News & Tips. (Formerly there were only three sections: Friends, Explore, and News & Tips.) A clickable [[? Block]] appears throughout these sections, which causes random events to occur when clicked, such as 8-bit [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]] walking across the webpage, or [[coin]]s appearing on the screen, which can be collected with the pointer. A web-comic series surfaced on the site to promote the [[Wii U]] release of ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' called ''[[Track That Treasure, Captain Toad!]]''
==Sections==
===Friends===
"Friends" consists of profile artworks and descriptions of various main ''Super Mario'' and other Nintendo characters. The following ''Super Mario'' characters are listed on the website, along with their respective descriptions. 
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|align="center"style="border-bottom-color:transparent"|[[File:Play Nintendo Mario Profile.png|85px]]
|style="border-bottom-color:transparent"|'''<small>CURRENT</small><br>''When he isn't rescuing princesses, you'll find him doing…pretty much anything you can think of.'''<br>Mario is always ready to help a friend, take on a new challenge, or [[jump]] on a [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]'s head. He can also smoke the competition on a [[Rainbow Road|rainbow race track]] and swat a golf ball [[Cheep Cheep Lagoon (golf course)|underwater]].''
|rowspan=2|<ref group=friends>[http://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/mario/ Mario]. Retrieved September 21, 2021. ([http://web.archive.org/web/20141022000525mp_/http://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/mario/ Archived] October 22, 2014, 00:05:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Mario Profile SMB35th.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Mario]]
|'''<small>[[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|SUPER MARIO BROS. 35TH ANNIVERSARY]]</small><br>''He’s come a long way since stomping his first Goomba.'''<br>For the past 35 years, Mario has been running, jumping, and saving the Mushroom Kingdom from baddies. You can join Mario in all sorts of exciting adventures!''<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20201027201217/https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/mario/ Mario]. ''Play Nintendo''. Archived October 27, 2020, 20:12:17 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 8, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Luigi Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Luigi]]
|'''''[[Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|Ghost]]s and [[Goomba]]s alike better not underestimate this hero.'''<br>Talk about spirit! Luigi keeps his [[Poltergust 5000]] set to "Awesome". He may not always be at the center of the action, but when Mario needs him, Luigi jumps right into harm's way.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/luigi/ Luigi]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Peach Profile.png|85px]]<br>{{nowrap|[[Princess Peach]]}}
|'''<small>FORMER</small><br>''Don't let the dainty crown and the parasol fool you. Peach is powerful in pink.'''<br>She spent her fair share of time stuck in [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's castle]] and didn't care for it—Princess Peach prefers to be the one doing the rescuing, [[Mario Kart (series)|racing]], and competing.''<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20150302052223/http://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/princess-peach Princess Peach]. ''Play Nintendo''. Archived March 2, 2015, 05:22:23 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.</ref><br>
'''<small>CURRENT</small><br>''This princess in pink rules over the Mushroom Kingdom.'''<br>She rules on the racetrack, too! When Princess Peach isn’t hanging out in her [[Peach's Castle|beautiful castle]], she’s busy playing sports with her friends…or going on an adventure with Mario!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/princess-peach/ Princess Peach]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Toad Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Toad]]
|'''<small>FORMER</small><br>''Hey, that isn't a walking mushroom—it's Toad, Mario's loyal friend!'''<br>In a kingdom full of [[Toad (species)|Toads]], there is only one "Toad"—and he’ll point you to the right [[Castle|castle]]. He's small in stature under that polka dot cap, but he has a huge heart and extremely speedy feet!''<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20141025120054/http://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/toad Toad]. ''Play Nintendo''. Archived October 25, 2014, 12:00:54 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.</ref><br>
'''<small>CURRENT</small><br>''The Mushroom Kingdom’s biggest helper is kind of small.'''<br>Mario’s loyal friend Toad has one of the friendliest faces in the Mushroom Kingdom. Toad may be small in stature, but he has a big heart! ''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/toad/ Toad]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Toadette Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Toadette]]
|'''''From [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker|tracking treasure]] to [[Papercraft|crafting paper]], tiny Toadette is always ready to face a challenge.'''<br>She's a lightweight on the [[kart]] track, but Toadette really knows her stuff when it comes to fun and adventure. This pink-and-white member of the Toad species gets really pumped up when she's out to save the day!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/toadette/ Toadette]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Bowser Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Bowser]]
|'''''This spiny shelled menace may be strong, but [[Fire Breath|his breath]] isn't everything.'''<br>Bowser isn’t exactly a "friend", but where would Mario be without a troublesome giant Koopa who keeps snatching Princess Peach? The world would certainly be a lot less fun.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/bowser/ Bowser]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Daisy Profile2.png|85px]]<br>[[Princess Daisy|Daisy]]
|'''''She's got a gown and a crown, but this friendly princess is totally down to earth.'''<br>Daisy’s always ready for a challenge, whether she's [[Mario Tennis (series)|smashing tennis balls]] or [[Mario & Sonic (series)|jumping over hurdles]]. The ruler of [[Sarasaland]] loves the thrill of the chase, too—especially when she's zooming around on a kart.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/princess-daisy/ Princess Daisy]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Wario profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Wario]]
|'''''This rude and crude fellow likes to toot…his own horn.'''<br>Wario is stubborn, sneaky, and every bit as crooked as his mustache—the complete opposite of his rival, Mario. But he's got a head for [[WarioWare (series)|business]], and despite his greedy nature, he's been known to lend the occasional helping hand.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/wario/ Wario]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Waluigi Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Waluigi]]
|'''''Wario’s sidekick and Luigi’s biggest rival (or so he thinks).'''<br>Waluigi schemes in secret to defeat Mario and Luigi, but he hasn’t found much success. His long arms and legs give him an edge in all kinds of sports, from [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]] to [[Mario Strikers (series)|soccer]].''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/waluigi/ Waluigi]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Rosalina Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Rosalina]]
|'''''Interstellar observer, protector of the [[Luma]]s, and friend to Mario.'''<br>From her [[Comet Observatory|Comet observatory]], Rosalina scans the cosmos for adorable Lumas to adopt. From behind the wheel of a kart, she scans the track for rivals to pelt with [[Green Shell|green shells]].''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/rosalina/ Rosalina]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Goomba Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Goomba]]
|'''''The Mushroom Kingdom's most fearful foe is... not the Goomba. But don’t tell them that.'''<br>It's pretty easy to take on a Goomba—they can usually be defeated with a well-timed [[jump]]. But these Mushroom Kingdom creatures are still part of [[Koopa Troop|Bowser's army]], so beware!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/goomba/ Goomba]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Koopa Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]
|'''''Don't tell one of these minions to come out of its shell (unless you plan to throw its shell right back at [[Beach Koopa|it]]).'''<br>These members of Bowser's Koopa Troop wear their homes—and their weapons—on their backs. You can usually find them marching through the Mushroom Kingdom and looking for trouble.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/koopa-troopa/ Koopa Troopa]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Koopalings Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Koopalings]]
|'''''Bowser’s wildest minions have a personality all their own.'''<br>There are seven Koopalings in the clan: Larry, Morton, Wendy, Iggy, Roy, Lemmy, and Ludwig. These leaders of the Koopa Troop are always getting in Mario’s way—especially when he’s trying to reach their boss, Bowser.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/koopalings/ Koopalings]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Yoshi profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Yoshi]]
|'''''What does Yoshi do to beat up baddies? It’s right on the tip of his tongue…'''<br>When trouble comes a-calling, this sticky-tongued, [[Yoshi Egg|egg]]-laying wonder will [[Flutter Jump|flutter jump]] to the rescue. So who does Yoshi count on to have his back? Mario, of course!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/yoshi/ Yoshi]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Poochy Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Poochy]]
|'''''Who’s a good boy? Poochy’s a good boy!'''<br>Yoshi won’t have to adventure alone with this faithful companion by his side. Poochy’s always ready to lend a paw to help Yoshi travel over dangerous terrain, fetch hard-to-reach collectables, or sniff out secrets.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/poochy/ Poochy]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Baby Mario Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Baby Mario]]
|'''''Think you're tough? Try going on adventures in a diaper.'''<br>While other babies roll aimlessly on the floor and cry for milk, Baby Mario rides like a boss on the back of a Yoshi…and hungers for justice.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/baby-mario/ Baby Mario]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Baby Luigi Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Baby Luigi]]
|'''''There's no napping for this beleaguered baby when enemies abound.'''<br>Baby Mario's brother has spent a lot of time in Kamek’s clutches, but Baby Luigi also gets plenty of outdoor time driving a kart.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/baby-luigi/ Baby Luigi]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Kamek Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Kamek]]
|'''''This sneaky Magikoopa keeps trying (and failing) to stop the future Super Mario Bros.'''<br>You could argue that Kamek is just trying to make life easier for his fellow Koopas, but his airborne schemes always end up making a mess for everyone.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/kamek/ Kamek]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Shy Guy Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Shy Guy]]
|'''''Who are these masked rascals that cause so much trouble for Yoshi and Mario?'''<br>It seems like Shy Guys are always around, whether you're driving a kart, hitting a tennis ball, [[Mario Party (series)|having a party]], or [[Yoshi's Island (series)|rescuing]] [[Baby Luigi|a baby]] from a [[Kamek|bespectacled Magikoopa]].''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/shy-guy/ Shy Guy]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Cappy Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Cappy]]
|'''''This hat-shaped hero from the Cap Kingdom grants Mario incredible abilities.'''<br>Cappy’s [[capture]] ability lets Mario take control of all sorts of things, including objects and enemies. All it takes is a flick of the wrist!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/cappy/ Cappy]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Donkey Profile.png|80px]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]
|'''''This friendly [[Kong]] goes absolutely bananas when it comes to jumping and pounding.'''<br>Donkey Kong has changed a lot since he got [[Donkey Kong (game)|a game named after him]] way back when. He has a nice [[Kong|family]] and wears a tie, but he still likes to crash through branches and boxes in the jungle.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/donkey-kong/ Donkey Kong]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Diddy Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]
|'''''He might look harmless to jungle baddies, but this small Kong is a [[Popgun#Peanut Popgun|peanut-popping]] powerhouse!'''<br>You'll often find him riding on Donkey Kong's back, but Diddy Kong is no burden—he can blast his big buddy to new heights with his [[Rocket Barrel]] Boost!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/diddy-kong/ Diddy Kong]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Dixie Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]
|'''''Look in the sky! It's an itty-bitty blonde whirlybird Kong!'''<br>It would be easy to underestimate this tiny Kong with a smiling face and a pony tail tucked under her pink beret, but Dixie Kong can more than carry her own weight for the Kong clan.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/dixie-kong/ Dixie Kong]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Cranky Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]
|'''''He'll throw enemies out of the jungle—as soon as he puts in his dentures.'''<br>Stooped in stature, but sizable in spirit, the curmudgeonly Cranky Kong springs out of his rocking chair—and into the action—with his spike-proof, bouncing cane.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/cranky-kong/ Cranky Kong]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Funky Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]
|'''''Hang ten with Donkey Kong’s bodacious buddy.'''<br>When Funky Kong surfs into action, not even spikes can slow him down! This fun-loving Kong helps his friends [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy|get their paws on cool items]]—and in the past, he’s helped them [[Funky's Flights|travel in style]], too. Sweeeeet!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/funky-kong/ Funky Kong]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Snowmads Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Snowmads]]
|'''''These frigid foes froze [[Donkey Kong Island]]. That's so cold!'''<br>The Snowmads are an invasion force of walruses, seals, penguins, and other beasties who bring cold temperatures, thievery, and wacky boss battles to a peaceful tropical island.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/snowmads/ Snowmads]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Rambi Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Rambi]]
|'''''Ride in style on the back of this rambunctious rhino.'''<br>Donkey Kong can smash his way through a box or two, but he needs his horned helper to power through stone blocks…and the occasional enemy.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/rambi/ Rambi]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Tic Tac Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Tiki Tak Tribe]]
|'''''This troublesome tribe can’t mask their thieving nature.'''<br>With a little bit of hocus pocus, these musical hypnotists can turn the gentle beasts of the jungle into fearsome foes.''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/tiki-tak-tribe/ Tiki Tak Tribe]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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===Activities===
The Activities section features games, quizzes, utilities and other. They are divided into seven categories: "Play" activities, Personality Quizzes, Skill Quizzes, Opinion Polls, Puzzles, Memory Match-up and Paint-by-number. The following table summarizes each category.
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Play icon.png|55px]]<br>Play
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{{main|List of miscellaneous Play Nintendo activities}}
This category contains miscellaneous activities, such as games and creation tools.
|<ref group=activities>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/play/ Play]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Skill Quizzes icon.png|55px]]<br>Skill Quizzes
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo skill quizzes}}
This category features quizzes that test the player's knowledge on Nintendo-related subjects.
|<ref group=activities>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/skill-quizzes/ Skill Quizzes]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Personality Quizzes icon.png|55px]]<br>Personality Quizzes
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo personality quizzes}}
This category features quizzes that aim to determine things about the player such as personal preferences or personality traits shared with video game characters.
|<ref group=activities>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/personality-quizzes/ Personality Quizzes]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Opinion Polls icon.png|55px]]<br>Opinion Polls
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo opinion polls}}
This category features polls that users can participate in.
|<ref group=activities>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/opinion-polls/ Opinion Polls]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Puzzles icon.png|55px]]<br>Puzzles
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo puzzles}}
This category consists of jigsaw puzzles that users can put together.
|<ref group=activities>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/puzzles/ Puzzles]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Memory Match-up icon.png|55px]]<br>Memory Match-up
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo memory match-up activities}}
This category contains {{wp|Concentration (card game)|match-up}}-type games, in which the player has to flip over and find pairs of matching cards.
|<ref group=activities>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/memory-match/ Memory Match-up]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Paint-by-number icon.png|55px]]<br>Paint-by-number
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo paint-by-number activities}}
This category contains coloring activities.
|<ref group=activities>[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/paint-by-numbers/ Paint-by-number]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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===Media===
This section has game-relevant videos, pictures and downloadable extras, divided into separate categories shown in the following table.
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Videos icon.png|55px]]<br>Videos
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo videos}}
This category contains game trailers and other videos.
|<ref group=media>[https://play.nintendo.com/media/videos/ Videos]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Pics icon.png|55px]]<br>Pics
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo pics}}
This category hosts promotional pictures, such as screenshots and artwork.
|<ref group=media>[https://play.nintendo.com/media/pics/ Pics]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Wallpapers icon.png|55px]]<br>Wallpapers
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo wallpapers}}
This category contains downloadable wallpapers of various sizes.
|<ref group=media>[https://play.nintendo.com/media/wallpapers/ Wallpapers]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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===Printables===
This section hosts a collection of printable PDF files. The printables are divided into three categories, namely "Cards", "Crafts", and "Print and Play", summarized below.
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Cards icon.png|55px]]<br>Cards
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo cards}}
This category contains various greeting cards and invites.
|<ref group=printables>[https://play.nintendo.com/printables/cards/ Cards]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Crafts icon.png|55px]]<br>Crafts
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{{main|List of Play Nintendo crafts}}
This category contains printable crafts.
|<ref group=printables>[https://play.nintendo.com/printables/crafts/ Crafts]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Print and Play icon.png|55px]]<br>Print and Play
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{{main|List of miscellaneous Play Nintendo printables}}
This category contains activities and posters that can be printed out.
|<ref group=printables>[https://play.nintendo.com/printables/print-and-play/ Print & Play]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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===News & Tips===
This section contains articles regarding new game releases, as well as tips for various games, promotional comic strips, and others.

==''The Play Nintendo Show''==
[[File:Play Nintendo Show Andrew and Izzy.jpg|thumb|left|Andrew and Izzy from ''The Play Nintendo Show'']]
Play Nintendo also extends to {{wp|YouTube}} audiences using an official channel containing gameplay videos of contemporary games, and other Nintendo-related videos. '''''The Play Nintendo Show''''' is a current series of YouTube videos featuring a Piranha Plant named [[Izzy]] as a co-host. The second host, named [[Andrew Trego]], begins the show by exiting a [[Warp Pipe]]. The show is set in a ''Super Mario''-themed room with plush toys and pictures of [[Coin]]s and other ''Super Mario''-related pictures on the walls. Andrew calls the room ''"Casa de Nintendo"'', Spanish for "House of Nintendo".
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===List of ''Super Mario'' related Play Nintendo episodes===
*Episode 1: Coin Crazy with New Super Mario Bros. 2 &ndash; Andrew and Izzy rank the five greatest Mario [[List of power-ups|Power-Ups]]. Later, ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' is reviewed. Andrew mentions that any coins that he collects will go towards [[Bowser]]'s birthday.
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 1 [[Super Leaf]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 2 [[Gold Flower]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 3 [[Mega Mushroom]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 4 [[Mini Mushroom]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 5 [[Super Star]]
*Episode 6: Mario Kart 7 Road Hog &ndash; For this episode, the duo ranks the five ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' items that will help them get to class on time.
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 1 [[Lucky Seven]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 2 [[Super Star]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 3 [[Super Leaf]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 4 [[Banana]]
::<nowiki>#</nowiki> 5 [[Lightning]]
*Episode 9: Paper Mario: Color Splash - Paint Palooza &ndash; For this episode, the duo ranks the five ways the Paint Hammer can be used to do chores in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''.
*Episode 10: Mario Party Star Rush Celebration! &ndash; For this episode, the duo ranks the top five bosses to face off against in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''.

==Activity book==
{{main|Play Nintendo Activity Book}}
An activity book was physically distributed by Nintendo starting in 2015 as a tie-in to the Play Nintendo website. It features similar content to the website, including puzzles, a quiz, and a papercraft.

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Mario beach 2016.jpg|Summer 2016 artwork of [[Mario]] and friends
Mario Holiday 2016 (Play Nintendo).jpg|Holiday 2016 artwork of Mario
Funky Kong PN artwork.png|[[Funky Kong]] riding a wave
Artwork - SUPER STAR (Simple).svg|[[Super Star]] vector art
Mario mustache.png|Mario mustache 2D art
Play Nintendo Valentines 3.png|Valentine's Day card featuring Mario
Play Nintendo - Halloween Pumpkin Stencil5.jpg|[[Luigi]] Halloween stencil
Play Nintendo Izzy.jpg|Izzy from ''The Play Nintendo Show''
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The "404" page for Play Nintendo says "The page you want is in another castle!", a reference to the [[Toad (species)|mushroom retainer]]s' famous line in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', while also fittingly accompanied by artwork of [[Toad]].

==External links==
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;Play Nintendo links
*[https://play.nintendo.com Home page]. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
*[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/ Friends]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
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*[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/ Activities]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
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*[https://play.nintendo.com/media/ Media]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
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*[https://play.nintendo.com/printables/ Printables]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
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*[https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/ News & Tips]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
;Other links
*[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nintendo-Kids-Club/Nintendo-Kids-Club-1069380.html Nintendo Kids Club] (UK / Ireland site)
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/playnintendo Official YouTube channel]

==References==
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{{Play Nintendo}}
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 '''Play Nintendo''' is a division of [[Nintendo]]'s official North American website. It promotes contemporary Nintendo systems and games, while maintaining a focus on appealing to a younger audience. It was established on October 1, 2014.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/fDFU_xSPg70DC4laXkgruUB9g-rMP93w What's New - Find fun and surprises at Play Nintendo]. ''Nintendo of America'' (October 1, 2014). Retrieved January 17, 2018.</ref> The icon used for the website is a [[Super Star]]. Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo of Japan have similar divisions titled [[Nintendo Kids Club]] and [[Nintendo Kids Space]], respectively.