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[[File:Nintendo Museum logo.png|thumb|150px|The Nintendo Museum logo]] | [[File:Nintendo Museum logo.png|thumb|150px|The Nintendo Museum logo]] | ||
[[File:Nintendo Museum.png|250px|thumb|A photo of the Nintendo Museum's exterior]] | [[File:Nintendo Museum.png|250px|thumb|A photo of the Nintendo Museum's exterior]] | ||
The '''Nintendo Museum''' is a museum located in Kyoto, Japan, that features exhibits of [[Nintendo]]'s products, from the ''{{ | The '''Nintendo Museum''' is a museum located in Kyoto, Japan, that features exhibits of [[Nintendo]]'s products, from the ''{{wp|hanafuda}}'' playing cards it produced when it was founded in 1889 to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was built on the site of the Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant where the ''hanafuda'' and other playing cards were manufactured and is set to open on October 2, 2024. The museum was announced in a press release on June 2, 2021, under the tentative name "Nintendo Gallery".<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo Co., Ltd.|date=June 2, 2021|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2021/210602.html|title=Utilization of the land of the Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=August 20, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602010518/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2021/210602.html}}</ref> On August 19, 2024, a [[Nintendo Direct]] was published where [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] provided a tour of the museum, many of the areas of which are themed after the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]].<ref>{{Cite|author=Nintendo of America|url=www.youtube.com/live/JApUMBscKOc|publisher=YouTube|date=August 19, 2024|title=Nintendo Museum Direct|accessdate=August 20, 2024}}</ref> It is located at 56 Kaguraden, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0042.<ref>{{Cite|url=museum.nintendo.com/en/index.html|date=August 19, 2024|title=Nintendo Museum official website|publisher=nintendo.com|accessdate=August 20, 2024|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819221756/https://museum.nintendo.com/en/index.html}}</ref> | ||
When visitors enter the Nintendo Museum, they will be issued entry passes, with one design depicting a sprite of [[Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Each entry pass contains digital [[coin]]s that can be used on the museum's | When visitors enter the Nintendo Museum, they will be issued entry passes, with one design depicting a sprite of [[Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Each entry pass contains 10 digital [[coin]]s that can be used on the museum's interactive exhibits located on the first floor of Exhibition Building 1. | ||
==List of ''Super Mario''-related areas and exhibits== | ==List of ''Super Mario''-related areas and exhibits== | ||
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[[File:Nintendo Museum Mario Plaza.png|thumb|250px|The plaza outside the Nintendo Museum]] | [[File:Nintendo Museum Mario Plaza.png|thumb|250px|The plaza outside the Nintendo Museum]] | ||
The outside of the Nintendo Museum includes a plaza featuring [[Block]]s, a [[? Block]], an [[Empty Block]], a [[Super Mushroom]], and a pixelated [[Goal Pole]] with [[Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' grabbing it. | The outside of the Nintendo Museum includes a plaza featuring [[Block]]s, a [[? Block]], an [[Empty Block]], a [[Super Mushroom]], and a pixelated [[Goal Pole]] with [[Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' grabbing it. | ||
===Nintendo product exhibits=== | ===Nintendo product exhibits=== | ||
On the second floor, there is an area that shows many games and consoles that Nintendo published in exhibit boxes for each region, including games of the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Screens depicting gameplay are positioned above the exhibits. There is also a display that shows the ? Block's appearances throughout the series. | On the second floor of Exhibition Building 1, there is an area that shows many games and consoles that Nintendo published in exhibit boxes for each region, including games of the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Screens depicting gameplay are positioned above the exhibits. There is also a display that shows the ? Block's appearances throughout the series. | ||
===Shigureden SP=== | ===Shigureden SP=== | ||
'''Shigureden SP''' is an interactive exhibit consisting in a floor with a screen that can be scanned with a smart device to play a traditional Japanese card game. In this area, there are pillars made up of [[Brick Block]]s and ? Blocks. | |||
===Ultra Machine SP=== | ===Ultra Machine SP=== | ||
'''Ultra Machine SP''' is an exhibit consisting of small rooms where visitors can play a reproduction of the {{wp|Ultra Machine}}, an indoor pitching toy made by Nintendo in 1968 that uses balls similar to those used in table tennis. Visitors can hit objects in the room, including ''Super Mario'' ones such as bottles that, once hit, react by displaying Mario and [[Luigi]]'s names while rotating. | |||
===Ultra Hand SP=== | ===Ultra Hand SP=== | ||
'''Ultra Hand SP''' is a section that involves using an {{iw|nwiki|Ultra Hand}} toy to grab rolling balls and drop them into multi-colored [[Warp Pipe|pipes]]. | |||
===Zapper & Scope SP=== | |||
'''Zapper & Scope SP''' is a ''Super Mario''-themed activity in which visitors use either a [[nwiki:NES Zapper|NES Zapper]] or a [[Super Scope]] to shoot at enemies on a big screen. Points are awarded from shooting these enemies, while shooting Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Princess Peach|Peach]] causes the player to lose points. | |||
===Nintendo Classics=== | ===Nintendo Classics=== | ||
'''Nintendo Classics''' is an area where over 80 single player and multiplayer [[Family Computer]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]], and [[Nintendo 64]] games can be played for around five to seven minutes. Some ''Super Mario'' games like ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' for the Famicom are included in the exhibit. | |||
===Big Controller=== | ===Big Controller=== | ||
'''Big Controller''' is a section where visitors can play Family Computer, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, and [[Wii]] games, except that the controllers are giant, requiring two people to play. Playable games in the exhibit include ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'', and ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. In the Nintendo Museum Direct, Miyamoto plays ''Super Mario Bros.'' with a Nintendo Museum employee as a demonstration. | |||
===Café and shop=== | |||
A café and shop are present in the museum. The café, named '''Hatena Burger''', offers the possibility to create a custom burger with over 270,000 combinations and features seats with Brick Block textures. The shop, named '''Bonus Stage''', features merchandise exclusive to the Nintendo Museum. The logos of both locations feature a ? Block. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://museum.nintendo.com/en/index.html | *[https://museum.nintendo.com/en/index.html Official website] | ||
[[Category:Places]] | [[Category:Places]] | ||
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The Nintendo Museum is a museum located in Kyoto, Japan, that features exhibits of Nintendo's products, from the hanafuda playing cards it produced when it was founded in 1889 to the Nintendo Switch. It was built on the site of the Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant where the hanafuda and other playing cards were manufactured and is set to open on October 2, 2024. The museum was announced in a press release on June 2, 2021, under the tentative name "Nintendo Gallery".[1] On August 19, 2024, a Nintendo Direct was published where Shigeru Miyamoto provided a tour of the museum, many of the areas of which are themed after the Super Mario franchise.[2] It is located at 56 Kaguraden, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0042.[3]
When visitors enter the Nintendo Museum, they will be issued entry passes, with one design depicting a sprite of Mario from Super Mario Bros. Each entry pass contains 10 digital coins that can be used on the museum's interactive exhibits located on the first floor of Exhibition Building 1.
Plaza
The outside of the Nintendo Museum includes a plaza featuring Blocks, a ? Block, an Empty Block, a Super Mushroom, and a pixelated Goal Pole with Mario from Super Mario Bros. grabbing it.
Nintendo product exhibits
On the second floor of Exhibition Building 1, there is an area that shows many games and consoles that Nintendo published in exhibit boxes for each region, including games of the Super Mario franchise. Screens depicting gameplay are positioned above the exhibits. There is also a display that shows the ? Block's appearances throughout the series.
Shigureden SP
Shigureden SP is an interactive exhibit consisting in a floor with a screen that can be scanned with a smart device to play a traditional Japanese card game. In this area, there are pillars made up of Brick Blocks and ? Blocks.
Ultra Machine SP
Ultra Machine SP is an exhibit consisting of small rooms where visitors can play a reproduction of the Ultra Machine, an indoor pitching toy made by Nintendo in 1968 that uses balls similar to those used in table tennis. Visitors can hit objects in the room, including Super Mario ones such as bottles that, once hit, react by displaying Mario and Luigi's names while rotating.
Ultra Hand SP
Ultra Hand SP is a section that involves using an Ultra Hand toy to grab rolling balls and drop them into multi-colored pipes.
Zapper & Scope SP
Zapper & Scope SP is a Super Mario-themed activity in which visitors use either a NES Zapper or a Super Scope to shoot at enemies on a big screen. Points are awarded from shooting these enemies, while shooting Mario, Luigi, and Peach causes the player to lose points.
Nintendo Classics
Nintendo Classics is an area where over 80 single player and multiplayer Family Computer, Super Famicom, and Nintendo 64 games can be played for around five to seven minutes. Some Super Mario games like Donkey Kong for the Famicom are included in the exhibit.
Big Controller
Big Controller is a section where visitors can play Family Computer, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, and Wii games, except that the controllers are giant, requiring two people to play. Playable games in the exhibit include Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, Dr. Mario, and Super Mario Kart. In the Nintendo Museum Direct, Miyamoto plays Super Mario Bros. with a Nintendo Museum employee as a demonstration.
Café and shop
A café and shop are present in the museum. The café, named Hatena Burger, offers the possibility to create a custom burger with over 270,000 combinations and features seats with Brick Block textures. The shop, named Bonus Stage, features merchandise exclusive to the Nintendo Museum. The logos of both locations feature a ? Block.
References
- ^ Nintendo Co., Ltd. (June 2, 2021). Utilization of the land of the Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 20, 2024. (Archived June 2, 2021, 01:05:18 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Nintendo of America (August 19, 2024). Nintendo Museum Direct. YouTube. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ August 19, 2024. Nintendo Museum official website. nintendo.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024. (Archived August 19, 2024, 22:17:56 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
