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	6 ways to get around the jungle	Donkey Kong Island is rugged country, particularly when bad guys are running around and freezing everything. Aside from, you know, running and jumping, what are the best ways to get around?	6 ways to get around the jungle	[1]
	Nabbit’s top 5 super-practical trick-or-treating tips	Trust us, Nabbit knows a lot about going from house to house in the Mushroom Kingdom to get good stuff.	Nabbit’s top 5 super-practical trick-or-treating tips	[2]
	5 ways Nabbit is the opposite of the Easter Bunny	Nabbit has ears that are a lot like the Easter Bunny. And they are both fast. But the Easter Bunny has never been a stage hazard in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and he certainly hasn’t played golf alongside Nintendo friends like Nabbit has in Mario Golf: World Tour. How else are they different? Read below to make sure you don’t confuse Nabbit for the Easter Bunny this year.	Nabbit vs. The Easter Bunny	[3] [4]
	Have a smash with Mario	10 tips to put you at the top in the Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash game!	Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Tips & Tricks	[5]
	Build your own winter wonderland	5 ways to add holiday cheer to your levels in the Super Mario Maker game!	Holiday Tips for Super Mario Maker	[6]
	Are you on the naughty or nice list this year?	That might depend on how you play with others in the Yoshi’s Woolly World game!	Yoshi's Woolly World Co-Op Gameplay	[7]
	Battling Basics Part 2	Get the lowdown on Battle Cards and Character Cards in the Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam game.	Battling Basics Part 2	[8]
	Play smart to boost your stats	High stats in Speed, Power, Skill, and Stamina are super helpful when it comes to winning big in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Here are five tips to get fit for competition!	Boost Stats - Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games	[9]
	Amp up your game with Plus Events	What happens when you take Olympic events and add an extra layer of fun and difficulty? You get Plus Events, special, amped-up versions of each sport in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems! We’re talking enemies, items, crazy challenges—and that equals pure fun!	Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Plus Events	[10]
	Master the Mini	Mini Mario, Mini Donkey Kong, Mini Princess Peach, and more are marching their way into the Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge game! This is a free-to-download game, but at least one amiibo figure is required to play; sold separately.	Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Tips & Tricks	[11]
	Gadgets and gizmos	Play Nintendo’s how-to guide on using new contraptions that can help you get past dangerous baddies in the Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge game.	Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Items	[12]
	Cool games for summer	You can spend your summer days and nights swimming and diving, discovering new Pokémon, exploring mysterious islands, and more!	Nintendo Games to Play on a Rainy Day	[13]
	It’s-a Mario!	A step-by-step video on how to draw the Mushroom Kingdom’s most famous resident.	How to Draw Mario - Drawing Tutorial	[14]
	Scramble to success!	Here are some helpful tips for playing Toad Scramble, a fun new mode in the Mario Party Star Rush game.	Mario Party Star Rush Tips & Tricks	[15]
	Teaming up on a Mario masterpiece	For the first time, you can collaborate on courses in the Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS game by sharing your work with other players. If you know someone who also has the game, you can get started on the ultimate Super Mario course!	Super Mario Maker Nintendo 3DS Features	[16]
	On the road to superstardom	Check out these pro tips for each of the five sports in the Mario Sports Superstars game: Soccer, Horse Racing, Baseball, Tennis, and Golf.	Mario Sports Superstars Tips & Tricks	[17]
	Hold your horses!	For the first time in the Mario Sports series, you can race horses! Here are a few tips to help you try to cross the finish line first in the Mario Sports Superstars game.	Mario Sports Superstars Horse Racing Tips & Tricks	[18]
	First time behind the wheel?	There are some pretty awesome features in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game to help new players make it to the finish line in one piece.	Beginner's Guide To Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	[19]
	A bigger, better Battle Mode	With five types of battles, there are more ways than ever to wreck the competition in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game for the Nintendo Switch system. You can play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players*!	Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Multiplayer Guide	[20]
	Welcome to Beanbean Kingdom	Mario and Luigi venture past the borders of the Mushroom Kingdom in the Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Here are some tips on what to look out for in the Beanbean Kingdom.	Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions Tips & Tricks	[21]
	Super-fun secrets!	Hidden things to look out for on your globe-trotting adventure in the Super Mario Odyssey game.	Tips, Tricks, and Secrets for Super Mario Odyssey	[22]
	Multiplayer Mode Mega Tips	Here’s the scoop on all the mega-awesome ways to play the multiplayer modes in the Mario Party: The Top 100 game.	Mario Party: The Top 100 Multiplayer Modes	[23]
	Cool secrets from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze	Super-cool secrets you may not know about in the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game for the Nintendo Switch system.	5 Secret Tips for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze	[24]
	Hotshot tips for tennis aces	You can bask in back-and-forth rallies before trying to slam opponents with a mix of lightning-fast, racket-breaking moves in the Mario Tennis Aces game.	5 Essential Mario Tennis Aces Tips	[25]
	Treasure-hunting tips for first-class cadets	New to the Toad Brigade, recruit? Here are some helpful tips for starting out in the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker game for the Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.	5 Helpful Tips for Playing Captain Today: Treasure Tracker	[26]
	Want to unlock more fun? Wario knows how!	Wario helped us come up with a few tips on how to unlock even more microgame fun in the WarioWare Gold game.	WarioWare Gold Tips & Tricks	[27]
	Super tips for Super Mario Party modes	Here are some helpful tips and tricks for five different modes in the Super Mario Party game for the Nintendo Switch system.	Tips & Tricks for Different Modes in Super Mario Party	[28]
	Helpful hints to enhance game play with StreetPass	There are tons of games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems with cool StreetPass features. Here are some helpful hints on how you can use StreetPass to enhance game play in some of our favorite Nintendo games. Note: to take advantage of StreetPass tags and information, the StreetPass feature in each game must be turned on.	Nintendo StreetPass Helpful Hints	[29]
	Enter…if you dare! A guide to hunting ghosts in Luigi’s Mansion	In the Luigi’s Mansion game, you can explore a haunted house, all while vacuuming ghosts and solving puzzle-filled rooms. Here are some helpful hints to help you get started!	Luigi’s Mansion Tips & Tricks Guide	[30]
	Battling basics for beginners	The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game can seem a little overwhelming if you’re new to it. There are a lot of different ways to play and fighters to explore. Let’s start with the most basic question: How does someone play it? You can learn more about the game at the official site.	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Beginner Strategies	[31]
	Advanced techniques for smashing the competition	Here are our ultimate tips to smash the competition in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game for the Nintendo Switch system.	Advanced Strategies for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate	[32]
	Secret exits, synchro ground-pounds, and more!	These super-deluxe tips might help you save the day in the New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe game.	Beginner's Guide To Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe	[33]
	Egg-cellent tips and tricks for Yoshi’s all-new adventure!	You can flutter-jump into fun with these helpful tips and tricks for the Yoshi’s Crafted World game, available now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.	Yoshi’s Crafted World Tips & Tricks	[34]
	How to build cool courses	Lots of new tools, parts, and features have been added to the Super Mario Maker 2 game to help you build even cooler courses. Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks from the experts!	Beginner's Guide To Building Levels in Super Mario Maker 2	[35]
	Calling all creative types!	You can build works of art, craft powerful weapons, and even fly through the air with games like Super Mario Maker 2 and Minecraft. As a matter of fact, there are so many games with a creative twist that we just had to put together some tips and tricks for you!	Building Games for Nintendo Switch	[36]
	Hints on how to play tourney courses	The Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 tournament brought great players together to compete in special courses from the Super Mario Maker 2 game. You can check out some of the courses, get a few tips and tricks on how to play them, and learn how to find even more courses from the game’s Course World.	Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 tournament Course IDs	[37]
	Hauntingly helpful tips and tricks	When Mario and his friends go missing, the hotel of Luigi’s dreams becomes his worst nightmare. To find his friends in the Luigi’s Mansion 3 game, you’ll have to explore the haunted Last Resort hotel from top to bottom. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you out!	Essential Tips and Tricks for Luigi's Mansion 3	[38]
	Scary-good tips and tricks	Stumped by tricky traps and lost Toads? Here are five helpful hints to help you make it to the top in the multiplayer ScareScraper mode in the Luigi’s Mansion 3 game.	5 Tips for ScareScraper Mode in Luigi's Mansion 3	[39]
	Fold ‘em up, Mario!	You can find helpful hints on exploring the world, using different abilities, battling enemies, and more in the Paper Mario: The Origami King game for the Nintendo Switch system.	Fold ‘em up, Mario! The Origami King Tips and Tricks	[40]
	Tips on moves, modes, music, & more	These helpful hints work for all three adventures in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars game. So…it’s kind of like three Tips & Tricks articles in one!	Complete Guide to Super Mario 3D All-Stars	[41]
	Tips & tricks for 2 adventures	Looking for helpful hints on how to power-up Mario and friends, defeat Fury Bowser, and save the day? You can turn to these tips & tricks for both Mario adventures in the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game!	Tips & Tricks: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury	[42]
	Golf tips for an all-rounder game	Whether you consider yourself a rookie or a pro, you can brush up different aspects of your golf game with these all-rounder tips for the Mario Golf: Super Rush game, only for the Nintendo Switch system.	Become a Pro in Mario Golf: Super Rush With These Tips	[43]
	Quick tips for microgames and modes	Let’s hope Wario doesn’t find out we’re sharing these helpful tips and tricks for the WarioWare: Get It Together! game, only for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.	WarioWare Tips for Microgames and Modes	[44]
	Five boards, five tips	Players hit the dice block and move from space to space on the game boards in the Mario Party Superstars game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Whoever collects the most Stars by the end, wins! Each board is packed with all sorts of zany events. You can keep reading to learn one tip about each of the five classic boards in the game. If you want to learn more about the Mt. Minigames mode, you can visit the official site here.	Tips for Classic Boards in Mario Party Superstars	[45]
	Ghost-catching fun with LEGO® Luigi™	The LEGO® Super Mario™ Luigi’s Mansion™ sets offer up haunting adventures—with LEGO® Luigi™ as the hero! Here are four frightfully fun tips and tricks to help you prepare for ghost-catching fun with the LEGO® Super Mario™ Luigi’s Mansion™ Expansion Sets. Please note that a Starter Course, such as the Adventures with Luigi Starter Course, is required for play.	Tips & Tricks: LEGO® Super Mario™ Luigi’s Mansion™	[46]
	Action-packed fun with LEGO Super Mario!	You can get ready for fun in the “sun” with the LEGO Super Mario Dorrie’s Beachfront Expansion Set and the LEGO Super Mario Big Urchin Beach Ride Expansion Set. You can add beach challenges to your LEGO Super Mario Starter Course (sold separately) with these colorful, brick-built beach levels. Please note that a LEGO Super Mario Starter Course is required for play.	Now Available: LEGO Super Mario Dorrie’s Beachfront Expansion	[47]
	Striker style	You can customize your characters with gear that can adjust how they play and how they look in the Mario Strikers: Battle League game, available now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. However, we should warn you to choose carefully—each piece of gear improves one stat but also lowers one stat. Each character has the same sets of gear and attributes will be affected in the same way. Here’s a look at some of the different types of gear and what they can help bring to your game.	Gear Guide for Mario Strikers: Battle League	[48]
	Back to basics with LEGO Super Mario!	You can jump into the world of LEGO Super Mario with bricks and interactive figures like LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi, and LEGO Peach (available August 1). These sets are great for recreating your favorite scenes from the games or creating new adventures. Here are a few basic tips to help you discover some of the different ways to have fun with LEGO Super Mario sets! Please note that a LEGO Super Mario Starter Course (sold separately) is required for play.	Basic Tips for LEGO Super Mario Sets	[49]
	It’s LEGO Peach time!	Introducing the newest hero in the LEGO Super Mario universe, LEGO Peach! Get to know her and the exciting new sets you can add to your LEGO Super Mario adventures for tons of creative fun.	It’s LEGO Peach time! LEGO Peach Now Available	[50]
	Winter break game guide!	From playing solo to playing with a group of friends, we’ve got great suggestions for games to play with any crowd this winter break. In this article, we break down how you can play certain games on your own, with one or more friends* in the same room, and multiplayer* with folks online**. You can check out the list to find out which game might make a great fit for how you want to play over the holidays!	Winter break game guide! Multi Player & Solo Player Ideas	[51]
	Fun family games starring Mario!	There are so many fun Mario multiplayer* games for the Nintendo Switch family of systems for the whole family to enjoy! In this article, you can get details (like number of players, age range, and more) for these Mario games: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Strikers: Battle League, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and Mario Party Superstars. To learn more about Mario and his many games, you can visit the official home of Super Mario!	Tips & Tricks for these Multiplayer Mario Games!	[52]
	Bite-sized play with five great games	Here are five games that can help pass the time this summer with quick, bite-sized play—whether you’re stuck in a car, at the airport, or just waiting for everyone else to get ready. The games in this article are available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. You can keep reading to learn more!	Bite-sized play with five great games	[53]
	The wonder of multiplayer	You can share the wonder with friends and family in both online* and local co-op (cooperative) play in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Here are five tips and tricks to help you and your friends work together to save the Flower Kingdom. You can keep reading to learn more!	Five multiplayer tips for Super Mario Bros. Wonder	[54]
	Bonus fun with DLC	You can expand your game, add characters or items, or continue your adventure with paid downloadable content (DLC*) for certain games on the Nintendo Switch system. Here’s the lowdown on what’s included with paid DLC for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet, Splatoon 3, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons games, all of which are available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.	Bonus fun with DLC	[55]
	Happy MAR10 Day	You can join the fun this MAR10 Day on Play Nintendo with quizzes, printables, crafts, and more featuring Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends. You can keep reading to learn more!	Happy MAR10 Day	[56]
	Play time with Peach	Princess Peach will magically transform to match each of the different plays within the Sparkle Theater to save them against Grape and her wicked Sour Bunch in the Princess Peach: Showtime! game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. You can use these helpful tips and tricks to put on your own play inspired by the game!	Play time with Peach	[57]
	Power players	You can recruit these five swappable partner characters to join your party in turn-based battles in the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. In this Play Nintendo Tips & Tricks article, you can learn about the special abilities and special attacks for Goombella, Yoshi, Koops, Madame Flurrie, and Admiral Bobbery. You can also take our poll to choose which partner character you would want to play with!	Power players	[58]
	Multiplayer mayhem	Up to four players can team up locally* or online** for co-op multiplayer gaming in the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. You can learn how to unlock the ScareScraper, how to play the three different co-op modes, and other helpful hints in this Play Nintendo tips and tricks article on online multiplayer in the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD game.	Multiplayer mayhem	[59]
	Art from the heart	With his colorful bib and paintbrush, Bowser Jr. has quite an eye for art. Here are a few helpful tips and tricks inspired by Bowser’s son! This Paint-by-number activity features Bowser Jr., and you can check out Bowser Jr.’s Friend page to learn more about him!	Art from the heart	[60]
	Pandemonium!	The competition can be fierce in the Super Mario Party Jamboree game for the Nintendo Switch system. Here are a few tips and tricks that might come in handy for when you want to cause a little chaos among your opponents!	Dominate the Minigames! Super Mario Party Jamboree Tips	[61]

Removed articles

The following articles were removed from Play Nintendo's website:

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	5 ways to kart faster	Tired of coming in second to your brother or that annoying kid online (you know the one) when you play Mario Kart 8? Try these 5 sure-fire dashing tips for some piston-powered pep!	5 Tips To Help You Win Races in Mario Kart	[62]
	Top 10 free demo downloads for Nintendo 3DS	Summer’s on the way, which means one thing: more time to play games! Before you break your piggy bank, though, check out this list of great Nintendo 3DS games you can try without spending a dime.	Best Game Demos for Nintendo 3DS	[63]
	Our top picks for games with DLC	Did you know that many games get new content after they’re released? We call this downloadable content (or DLC for short). Let the fun continue!	Best Nintendo 3DS & Wii U DLC	[64]
	Great courses to spring into	The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. What better way to celebrate the season than with these spring-themed Super Mario Maker courses?	Best Spring Courses - Super Mario Maker	[65]
	Add a little love	If you want to create a super-sweet Super Mario Maker course for someone special this Valentine’s Day, take inspiration from these amazing fan-made courses.	Best Valentine's Day Courses - Super Mario Maker	[66]
	Beat your friends in Bowser Mini-Games	So you're playing as Bowser, eh? Here’s how to make the best of being the bad guy when you play the Mario Party 10 game in Bowser Party Mode.	Bowser Party Mini-Game Tips	[67]
	Battling Basics for the Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam game	Prepare for battle with these Trio Attacks and Bros. Attacks!	Bros. Attacks & Trio Attacks - Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	[68]
	Cadet-level treasure hunting tips	New to the Toad Brigade, recruit? Here are some helpful tips for starting out in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.	Cadet-level treasure hunting tips	[69]
	Scavenging tips – just in time for Easter	Get your scavenging skills in tip-top shape in time for upcoming Easter egg hunts!	Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Tips	[70]
	Getting started in Yoshi's Woolly World	Ready to untangle the fun in Yoshi’s Woolly World? These videos will help you get started!	Getting started in Yoshi's Woolly World	[71]
	Five super shell tips!	Make the most of your shells in the Super Mario Maker game.	How to Use Shells in Super Mario Maker	[72]
	Top Tips to Build New Levels	In the Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars game, you can create your own levels in the Workshop and challenge players all over the world to complete them! Read on to find out how we can help you get started on creating levels so you can start building up those tipping stars!	Level Creator & Editor Tips - Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars	[73]
	Top 5 amiibo training tips	How to level-up your amiibo in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.	Top 5 amiibo training tips	[74]
	Play Mario Party 10 with your amiibo	In the Mario Party 10 game, your compatible amiibo figure becomes a game piece. So go ahead and invite them to the party, too!	Mario Party 10 amiibo Support	[75]
	Think outside the box to get the badge	Check out these pro tips for clever ways to try getting more badges in the Nintendo Badge Arcade game!	Nintendo Badge Arcade Game Tips & Tricks	[76]
	Teambuilding tips	If you're new to the Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition game, we've got your back with a few pro tips to get you started. Don't forget that the Puzzle & Dragons Z game is also included in the same pack!	Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition Tips	[77]
	A smash course in fighting moves	Each Smash fighter has special moves that you can pull off by pressing the B button and a direction on the Circle Pad at the same time. Master all of the special moves to create your own fighting style! Let's start with the five favorites below.	Which Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS fighter are you?	[78]
	Super (Spooky) Mario Maker	In the Super Mario Maker game, you can make and play a nearly infinite number of custom Super Mario courses. With Halloween right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to make a super spooky Ghost House level.	Super Mario Maker Ghost House Tips	[79]
	Platforming 101: How to reach new heights	In the Super Mario Maker game, you can make and play a nearly infinite number of custom Super Mario courses. Here are five tips from our Super Mario Maker experts to add high-rising hi jinx to your level.	Super Mario Maker Platforming Tips	[80]
	5 tips for Super Mario Maker	Let this list of handy tips help get you started!	Super Mario Maker Tips & Guide	[81]
	Team up for extra fun this summer	Looking for a way to have fun with your friends during summer break? Try these games for the Nintendo 3DS system!	Team up for extra fun this summer	[82]
	Tips for new Nintendo fans	Have you got a new Wii U console or Nintendo 3DS system? Lucky you! Here are a few things to know to become a real Nintendo pro.	Tips for new Nintendo fans	[83]
	Our top picks for free downloads	You can find them all in the Nintendo eShop. Go ahead, give 'em a try!	Top Free Nintendo 3DS Downloads & Games	[84]
	Which fighter are you?	Each Smash fighter has special moves that you can pull off by pressing the B button and a direction on the Circle Pad at the same time. Master all of the special moves to create your own fighting style! Let's start with the five favorites below.	Which Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS fighter are you?	[85]
Not archived.	Who needs a tool box? Peach has a parasol!	If you've seen Princess Peach laying the smackdown in Super Smash Bros., then you know she's no pushover. What's her secret? Clean living, of course, and a small pink umbrella that she can use for all sorts of things.	Princess Peach Tips & Tricks	[86]
	The “who, what, when” on Mario & Luigi’s adventure	Here’s the inside scoop on tips to help on your journey through the Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey game.	Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey Tips & Tricks	[87]
	It’s (multi)PLAY(er) time!	Play Nintendo’s top picks for an awesome multiplayer playdate.	Fun Sleepover Games	[88]
	You can see what the Nintendo 3DS family of systems can do	Congratulations on your new system! You may already know it plays awesome games on the go, but there’s plenty more to learn. You can read on for our top tips.	How To Set Up Nintendo 3DS	[89]
	Competing like a Pro	These special tips and tricks aren’t secret or anything, but we wouldn’t want you to miss them!	Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Tips & Tricks	[90]
	Tips for Collecting Collectibles	Olympic athletes have a chance to collect gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Olympic Games. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for the Wii U console is full of fun items to collect, too!	Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Unlockables	[91]
	Get in the spirit!	Adventure. Discovery. Cooperation. Competition. Friendship.	Summer Games for Nintendo 3DS 2016	[92]
	Summer vacation road trip checklist	Everything you need to keep the gameplay going during your travels this summer.	Summer Vacation Road Trip Planner Checklist	[93]

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