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'''Play Nintendo''' is a division of [[Nintendo]]'s official North American website, which promotes contemporary Nintendo systems and games.  The website's content is focused on appealing to younger audience. It was established in (?).  
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==Website==
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The website's content is split into three sections: ''Friends'', ''Explore'', and ''News & Tips''.
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|caption2=Home page as of September 30, 2023
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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.


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===
"Friends" consists of profile artworks and descriptions of various main ''Mario'' characters.
"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>{{nw|[[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 Pauline Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Pauline]]
|'''''She’s a true 1-UP girl!'''<br>As the leader of [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]], Mayor Pauline is in charge of making sure everything is running smoothly. As a performer, she likes music that brings people together and gets them moving.<br>Whether she’s wearing her professional pantsuit or sparkly red dress, she’s one of the most stylish mayors around!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/pauline/ Pauline]. Retrieved September 3, 2024.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Ninji Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Ninji]]
|'''''Small, nimble, and always ready for battle.'''<br>These foes are speedy and quiet. They leap and jump like a ninja to attack, with shuriken in hand!<br>Ninjies are also kind of small. But what they lack in size, they make up for in enthusiasm!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/ninji/ Ninji]. Retrieved September 3, 2024.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Birdo Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Birdo]]
|'''''Bright, bejeweled, bewitching…and bent on winning.'''<br>Birdo looks fabulous with her bright red bow, long eyelashes, and sparkling diamond ring. But don’t let her appearance fool you—Birdo can play sports and battle with the best of them.<br>She can also shoot [[Birdo's Egg|eggs]] from her funnel-shaped snout!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/birdo/ Birdo]. Retrieved September 7, 2024.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Boo Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Boo]]
|'''''Spectacular specters!'''<br>These shy spirits inhabit Mario's world and have been known to vanish or freeze when met face-to-face. They often appear in groups and fly in formation.<br>In recent years, they’ve branched out from their usual haunts to pursue [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]] and other activities. From time to time, [[Big Boo|giant Boos]] make surprise appearances!
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/boo/ Boo]. Retrieved September 21, 2024.</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 [[Bowser's Minions|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 Dry Bones Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Dry Bones]]
|'''''These baddies tend to fall apart on you.'''<br>Dry Bones are the skeletal remains of Koopa Troopas. They’ll collapse into a pile of dry bones when attacked.<br>Just when you think they’ve been defeated, they’ll put themselves back together and start attacking again!
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/dry-bones/ Dry Bones]. Retrieved September 14, 2024.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Bowser Jr Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Bowser Jr.]]
|'''''Bowser’s little boy has plenty of tricks up his sleeve.'''<br>Bowser Jr. is small, but he knows how to cause plenty of trouble for Mario. He may even throw a tantrum if things don’t go his way. After all, he’s the son of Bowser, King of the Koopas!<br>His bib is decorated with drawn-on fangs and worn like a mask…possibly in an attempt to seem more menacing!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/bowser-jr/ Bowser Jr.] Retrieved July 9, 2024.</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 [[Unshelled Koopa Troopa|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 Polterpup Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Polterpup]]
|'''''What do you get when you combine a puppy and a ghost? This doggone cutie!'''<br>Polterpup is a mischievous ghost pup. This playful ball of ectoplasm can be quite a handful, but he’s always ready to give it his all. Polterpup is very loyal and loves Luigi.<br>Polterpup has a habit of running off with important stuff. That usually means he just wants to play!''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/polterpup/ Polterpup]. Retrieved September 3, 2024.</ref>
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|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo E Gadd Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Professor E. Gadd]]
|'''''A genius inventor who supports Luigi in his adventures…from the safety of his lab, that is.'''<br>Professor E. Gadd is the leading authority in the field of paranormal research. His beloved ghost collection is said to be the best in the world!<br>This eccentric ghost expert is known for many brilliant inventions, including the [[Poltergust]] line of ghost-hunting tools and Luigi’s gooey doppelganger, [[Gooigi]].''
|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/shy-guy/ Shy Guy]. Retrieved September 3, 2024.</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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''List em''
===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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===Explore===
===Media===
This section of the website contains Nintendo-related activities, videos, quizzes, polls, image galleries and downloadable content (such as wallpapers and printable door hangers).
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>
|}


Activities features interactive Flash games. Mario-themed activities include:
===Printables===
*'''There's a Goomba on my desktop:''' A ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''-style desktop wallpaper creator. Many classic ''Mario'' gameplay elements, such as [[Goomba]]s can be arranged into a downloadable wallpaper.
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.
{|class="wikitable"width=100%
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!width=20%|Category
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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>
|-
!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>
|-
!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>
|}


===News & Tips===
===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''==
==YouTube channel==
[[File:Play Nintendo Show Andrew and Izzy.jpg|thumb|left|Andrew and Izzy from ''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 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".
It also extends to [[wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] audiences, with an official channel containing videos of recent gameplay 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 (Play Nintendo)|Andrew]], begins the show by exiting a [[Warp Pipe]]. The show is set in a ''Mario''-themed room with plush toys, and pictures of [[Coin]]s and other ''Mario''-related pictures on the wall. Andrew calls the room ''"Casa de Nintendo"'', Spanish for "House of Nintendo".
 
The website's icon appears to be a [[Power Star]] or [[Super Star]].
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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]]''.


===List of ''Mario'' related Play Nintendo episodes===
==Activity book==
*Episode 1 &ndash; Andrew and Izzy review five Mario [[List of power-ups|Power-Ups]], reviewing ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.
{{main|Play Nintendo Activity Book}}
:*<nowiki>#</nowiki> 1 [[Super Leaf]]
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.
:*<nowiki>#</nowiki> 2 [[Gold Flower]]
:*<nowiki>#</nowiki> 3 [[Mega Mushroom]]
:*<nowiki>#</nowiki> 4 [[Mini Mushroom]]
:*<nowiki>#</nowiki> 5 [[Super Star]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Mario beach 2016.jpg|Promotional artwork of [[Mario]] and other characters at a beach.
Mario beach 2016.jpg|Summer 2016 artwork of [[Mario]] and friends
Play Nintendo Rosalina Mothers Day Card.png|Printable Mother's Day card featuring Rosalina and Luma.
Mario Holiday 2016 (Play Nintendo).jpg|Holiday 2016 artwork of Mario
Play Nintendo Door Hanger Mario.png|Printable door hanger featuring Mario and [[Luigi]].
Funky Kong PN artwork.png|[[Funky Kong]] riding a wave
Play Nintendo Door Hanger Princess.png|Printable door hanger featuring [[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]].
Artwork - SUPER STAR (Simple).svg|[[Super Star]] vector art
Play Nintendo Father's Day Card.png|Printable Father's Day card featuring [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]].
Mario mustache.png|Mario mustache 2D art
Play Nintendo Show Logo.png|The Play Nintendo Show logo.
Play Nintendo Valentines 3.png|Valentine's Day card featuring Mario
Nintendo Play Bowser's Bdae.png|A picture of [[Bowser]]'s birthday, used for Episode 1 of the Play Nintendo Show.
Play Nintendo - Halloween Pumpkin Stencil5.jpg|[[Luigi]] Halloween stencil
Play Nintendo Izzy.jpg|Izzy from ''The Play Nintendo Show''
</gallery>
</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==
==External links==
*[https://play.nintendo.com Play Nintendo]
{{NIWA|WiKirby=1|Nookipedia=1|ZeldaWiki=1}}
;Play Nintendo links
*[https://play.nintendo.com Home page]. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
*[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/ Friends]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
<references group=friends/>
*[https://play.nintendo.com/activities/ Activities]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
<references group=activities/>
*[https://play.nintendo.com/media/ Media]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
<references group=media/>
*[https://play.nintendo.com/printables/ Printables]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
<references group=printables/>
*[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]
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/playnintendo Official YouTube channel]


[[Category:Websites]]
==References==
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Logo of the Play Nintendo website.
The logo of Play Nintendo
Home page of the Play Nintendo website as of September 30, 2023
Home page as of September 30, 2023

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.[1] 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 walking across the webpage, or coins 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[edit]

Friends[edit]

"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.

Character Description Link
Profile of Mario from Play Nintendo. CURRENT
When he isn't rescuing princesses, you'll find him doing…pretty much anything you can think of.
Mario is always ready to help a friend, take on a new challenge, or jump on a Koopa's head. He can also smoke the competition on a rainbow race track and swat a golf ball underwater. 		[friends 1]
Profile picture of Mario during the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
Mario 		SUPER MARIO BROS. 35TH ANNIVERSARY
He’s come a long way since stomping his first Goomba.
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![2]
Profile of Luigi from Play Nintendo.
Luigi 		Ghosts and Goombas alike better not underestimate this hero.
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. 		[friends 2]
Profile of Princess Peach from Play Nintendo.
Princess Peach 		FORMER
Don't let the dainty crown and the parasol fool you. Peach is powerful in pink.
She spent her fair share of time stuck in Bowser's castle and didn't care for it—Princess Peach prefers to be the one doing the rescuing, racing, and competing.[3]

CURRENT
This princess in pink rules over the Mushroom Kingdom.
She rules on the racetrack, too! When Princess Peach isn’t hanging out in her beautiful castle, she’s busy playing sports with her friends…or going on an adventure with Mario!

[friends 3]
Profile of Toad from Play Nintendo.
Toad 		FORMER
Hey, that isn't a walking mushroom—it's Toad, Mario's loyal friend!
In a kingdom full of Toads, there is only one "Toad"—and he’ll point you to the right castle. He's small in stature under that polka dot cap, but he has a huge heart and extremely speedy feet![4]

CURRENT
The Mushroom Kingdom’s biggest helper is kind of small.
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!

[friends 4]
Profile of Toadette from Play Nintendo.
Toadette 		From tracking treasure to crafting paper, tiny Toadette is always ready to face a challenge.
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! 		[friends 5]
Profile of Bowser from Play Nintendo.
Bowser 		This spiny shelled menace may be strong, but his breath isn't everything.
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. 		[friends 6]
Princess Daisy's profile artwork from Play Nintendo
Daisy 		She's got a gown and a crown, but this friendly princess is totally down to earth.
Daisy’s always ready for a challenge, whether she's smashing tennis balls or jumping over hurdles. The ruler of Sarasaland loves the thrill of the chase, too—especially when she's zooming around on a kart. 		[friends 7]
Profile of Wario from Play Nintendo.
Wario 		This rude and crude fellow likes to toot…his own horn.
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 business, and despite his greedy nature, he's been known to lend the occasional helping hand. 		[friends 8]
Profile of Waluigi from Play Nintendo.
Waluigi 		Wario’s sidekick and Luigi’s biggest rival (or so he thinks).
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 tennis to soccer. 		[friends 9]
Profile of Rosalina from Play Nintendo.
Rosalina 		Interstellar observer, protector of the Lumas, and friend to Mario.
From her 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 shells. 		[friends 10]
Profile of Pauline from Play Nintendo
Pauline 		She’s a true 1-UP girl!
As the leader of New Donk City, Mayor Pauline is in charge of making sure everything is running smoothly. As a performer, she likes music that brings people together and gets them moving.
Whether she’s wearing her professional pantsuit or sparkly red dress, she’s one of the most stylish mayors around! 		[friends 11]
Profile of a Ninji from Play Nintendo.
Ninji 		Small, nimble, and always ready for battle.
These foes are speedy and quiet. They leap and jump like a ninja to attack, with shuriken in hand!
Ninjies are also kind of small. But what they lack in size, they make up for in enthusiasm! 		[friends 12]
Profile of Birdo from Play Nintendo
Birdo 		Bright, bejeweled, bewitching…and bent on winning.
Birdo looks fabulous with her bright red bow, long eyelashes, and sparkling diamond ring. But don’t let her appearance fool you—Birdo can play sports and battle with the best of them.
She can also shoot eggs from her funnel-shaped snout! 		[friends 13]
Profile of a Boo from Play Nintendo.
Boo 		Spectacular specters!
These shy spirits inhabit Mario's world and have been known to vanish or freeze when met face-to-face. They often appear in groups and fly in formation.
In recent years, they’ve branched out from their usual haunts to pursue tennis and other activities. From time to time, giant Boos make surprise appearances! 		[friends 14]
Profile of a Goomba from Play Nintendo.
Goomba 		The Mushroom Kingdom's most fearful foe is... not the Goomba. But don’t tell them that.
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 Bowser's army, so beware! 		[friends 15]
Profile of a Dry Bones from Play Nintendo.
Dry Bones 		These baddies tend to fall apart on you.
Dry Bones are the skeletal remains of Koopa Troopas. They’ll collapse into a pile of dry bones when attacked.
Just when you think they’ve been defeated, they’ll put themselves back together and start attacking again! 		[friends 16]
Bowser Jr.'s profile artwork from Play Nintendo
Bowser Jr. 		Bowser’s little boy has plenty of tricks up his sleeve.
Bowser Jr. is small, but he knows how to cause plenty of trouble for Mario. He may even throw a tantrum if things don’t go his way. After all, he’s the son of Bowser, King of the Koopas!
His bib is decorated with drawn-on fangs and worn like a mask…possibly in an attempt to seem more menacing! 		[friends 17]
Profile of a Koopa Troopa from Play Nintendo.
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 it).
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. 		[friends 18]
Profile of the Koopalings (Larry Koopa and Wendy O. Koopa shown) from Play Nintendo.
Koopalings 		Bowser’s wildest minions have a personality all their own.
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. 		[friends 19]
Profile of Yoshi from Play Nintendo.
Yoshi 		What does Yoshi do to beat up baddies? It’s right on the tip of his tongue…
When trouble comes a-calling, this sticky-tongued, egg-laying wonder will flutter jump to the rescue. So who does Yoshi count on to have his back? Mario, of course! 		[friends 20]
Profile of Poochy from Play Nintendo.
Poochy 		Who’s a good boy? Poochy’s a good boy!
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. 		[friends 21]
Profile of Baby Mario from Play Nintendo.
Baby Mario 		Think you're tough? Try going on adventures in a diaper.
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. 		[friends 22]
Profile of Baby Luigi from Play Nintendo.
Baby Luigi 		There's no napping for this beleaguered baby when enemies abound.
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. 		[friends 23]
Profile of Kamek from Play Nintendo.
Kamek 		This sneaky Magikoopa keeps trying (and failing) to stop the future Super Mario Bros.
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. 		[friends 24]
Profile of Shy Guy from Play Nintendo.
Shy Guy 		Who are these masked rascals that cause so much trouble for Yoshi and Mario?
It seems like Shy Guys are always around, whether you're driving a kart, hitting a tennis ball, having a party, or rescuing a baby from a bespectacled Magikoopa. 		[friends 25]
Profile of Polterpup from Play Nintendo
Polterpup 		What do you get when you combine a puppy and a ghost? This doggone cutie!
Polterpup is a mischievous ghost pup. This playful ball of ectoplasm can be quite a handful, but he’s always ready to give it his all. Polterpup is very loyal and loves Luigi.
Polterpup has a habit of running off with important stuff. That usually means he just wants to play! 		[friends 26]
Profile of Professor E. Gadd from Play Nintendo
Professor E. Gadd 		A genius inventor who supports Luigi in his adventures…from the safety of his lab, that is.
Professor E. Gadd is the leading authority in the field of paranormal research. His beloved ghost collection is said to be the best in the world!
This eccentric ghost expert is known for many brilliant inventions, including the Poltergust line of ghost-hunting tools and Luigi’s gooey doppelganger, Gooigi. 		[friends 27]
Profile of Cappy from Play Nintendo.
Cappy 		This hat-shaped hero from the Cap Kingdom grants Mario incredible abilities.
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! 		[friends 28]
Profile of Donkey Kong from Play Nintendo.
Donkey Kong 		This friendly Kong goes absolutely bananas when it comes to jumping and pounding.
Donkey Kong has changed a lot since he got a game named after him way back when. He has a nice family and wears a tie, but he still likes to crash through branches and boxes in the jungle. 		[friends 29]
Profile of Diddy Kong from Play Nintendo.
Diddy Kong 		He might look harmless to jungle baddies, but this small Kong is a peanut-popping powerhouse!
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! 		[friends 30]
Profile of Dixie Kong from Play Nintendo.
Dixie Kong 		Look in the sky! It's an itty-bitty blonde whirlybird Kong!
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. 		[friends 31]
Profile of Cranky Kong from Play Nintendo.
Cranky Kong 		He'll throw enemies out of the jungle—as soon as he puts in his dentures.
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. 		[friends 32]
Profile of Funky Kong from Play Nintendo.
Funky Kong 		Hang ten with Donkey Kong’s bodacious buddy.
When Funky Kong surfs into action, not even spikes can slow him down! This fun-loving Kong helps his friends get their paws on cool items—and in the past, he’s helped them travel in style, too. Sweeeeet! 		[friends 33]
Profile of theSnowmads from Play Nintendo.
Snowmads 		These frigid foes froze Donkey Kong Island. That's so cold!
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. 		[friends 34]
Profile of Rambi from Play Nintendo.
Rambi 		Ride in style on the back of this rambunctious rhino.
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. 		[friends 35]
Profile of Tiki Tak Tribe from Play Nintendo. The profile image depicts the first tiki encountered, Kalimba Tiki.
Tiki Tak Tribe 		This troublesome tribe can’t mask their thieving nature.
With a little bit of hocus pocus, these musical hypnotists can turn the gentle beasts of the jungle into fearsome foes. 		[friends 36]

Activities[edit]

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.

Category Summary Link
Icon of the Play category
Play
Main article: List of miscellaneous Play Nintendo activities

This category contains miscellaneous activities, such as games and creation tools.

[activities 1]
Icon of the Skill Quizzes category
Skill Quizzes
Main article: List of Play Nintendo skill quizzes

This category features quizzes that test the player's knowledge on Nintendo-related subjects.

[activities 2]
Icon of the Personality Quizzes category
Personality Quizzes
Main article: 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.

[activities 3]
Icon of the Opinion Polls category
Opinion Polls
Main article: List of Play Nintendo opinion polls

This category features polls that users can participate in.

[activities 4]
Icon of the Puzzles category
Puzzles
Main article: List of Play Nintendo puzzles

This category consists of jigsaw puzzles that users can put together.

[activities 5]
Icon of the Memory Match-up category
Memory Match-up
Main article: List of Play Nintendo memory match-up activities

This category contains match-up-type games, in which the player has to flip over and find pairs of matching cards.

[activities 6]
Icon of the Paint-by-number category
Paint-by-number
Main article: List of Play Nintendo paint-by-number activities

This category contains coloring activities.

[activities 7]

Media[edit]

This section has game-relevant videos, pictures and downloadable extras, divided into separate categories shown in the following table.

Category Summary Link
Icon of the Videos category
Videos
Main article: List of Play Nintendo videos

This category contains game trailers and other videos.

[media 1]
Icon of the Pics category
Pics
Main article: List of Play Nintendo pics

This category hosts promotional pictures, such as screenshots and artwork.

[media 2]
Icon of the Wallpapers category
Wallpapers
Main article: List of Play Nintendo wallpapers

This category contains downloadable wallpapers of various sizes.

[media 3]

Printables[edit]

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.

Category Summary Link
Icon of the Cards category
Cards
Main article: List of Play Nintendo cards

This category contains various greeting cards and invites.

[printables 1]
Icon of the Crafts category
Crafts
Main article: List of Play Nintendo crafts

This category contains printable crafts.

[printables 2]
Icon of the Print and Play category
Print and Play
Main article: List of miscellaneous Play Nintendo printables

This category contains activities and posters that can be printed out.

[printables 3]

News & Tips[edit]

This section contains articles regarding new game releases, as well as tips for various games, promotional comic strips, and others.

The Play Nintendo Show[edit]

The Play Nintendo Show hosts Andrew Trego and Izzy, who is a Piranha Plant.
Andrew and Izzy from The Play Nintendo Show

Play Nintendo also extends to YouTube audiences using an official channel containing gameplay videos of contemporary games, and other Nintendo-related videos. The Play Nintendo Show is a 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 coins and other Super Mario-related pictures on the walls. Andrew calls the room "Casa de Nintendo", Spanish for "House of Nintendo".

List of Super Mario related Play Nintendo episodes[edit]

  • Episode 1: Coin Crazy with New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Andrew and Izzy rank the five greatest Mario Power-Ups. Later, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is reviewed. Andrew mentions that any coins that he collects will go towards Bowser's birthday.
# 1 Super Leaf
# 2 Gold Flower
# 3 Mega Mushroom
# 4 Mini Mushroom
# 5 Super Star
  • Episode 6: Mario Kart 7 Road Hog – For this episode, the duo ranks the five Mario Kart 7 items that will help them get to class on time.
# 1 Lucky Seven
# 2 Super Star
# 3 Super Leaf
# 4 Banana
# 5 Lightning
  • Episode 9: Paper Mario: Color Splash - Paint Palooza – 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! – For this episode, the duo ranks the top five bosses to face off against in Mario Party: Star Rush.

Activity book[edit]

Main article: 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[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Play Nintendo.
  • Summer 2016 artwork of Mario and friends

    Summer 2016 artwork of Mario and friends

  • Holiday 2016 artwork of Mario

    Holiday 2016 artwork of Mario

  • Funky Kong riding a wave

    Funky Kong riding a wave

  • Super Star vector art

    Super Star vector art

  • Mario mustache 2D art

    Mario mustache 2D art

  • Valentine's Day card featuring Mario

    Valentine's Day card featuring Mario

  • Luigi Halloween stencil

    Luigi Halloween stencil

  • Izzy from The Play Nintendo Show

    Izzy from The Play Nintendo Show

Trivia[edit]

  • The "404" page for Play Nintendo says "The page you want is in another castle!", a reference to the mushroom retainers' famous line in Super Mario Bros., while also fittingly accompanied by artwork of Toad.

External links[edit]

Play Nintendo coverage on other NIWA wikis:
Play Nintendo links
  1. ^ Mario. Retrieved September 21, 2021. (Archived October 22, 2014, 00:05:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  2. ^ Luigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Princess Peach. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Toad. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Toadette. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  6. ^ Bowser. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Princess Daisy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  8. ^ Wario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  9. ^ Waluigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  10. ^ Rosalina. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  11. ^ Pauline. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Ninji. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Birdo. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  14. ^ Boo. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  15. ^ Goomba. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  16. ^ Dry Bones. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Bowser Jr. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  18. ^ Koopa Troopa. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  19. ^ Koopalings. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  20. ^ Yoshi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  21. ^ Poochy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  22. ^ Baby Mario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  23. ^ Baby Luigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  24. ^ Kamek. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  25. ^ Shy Guy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  26. ^ Polterpup. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  27. ^ Shy Guy. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  28. ^ Cappy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
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  31. ^ Dixie Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  32. ^ Cranky Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  33. ^ Funky Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  34. ^ Snowmads. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  35. ^ Rambi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  36. ^ Tiki Tak Tribe. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  1. ^ Play. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Skill Quizzes. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Personality Quizzes. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Opinion Polls. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Puzzles. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  6. ^ Memory Match-up. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Paint-by-number. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  • Media. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  1. ^ Videos. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Pics. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Wallpapers. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  1. ^ Cards. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Crafts. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Print & Play. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
Other links

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