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This article is about the Nintendo website. For the precursor to the Club Nintendo magazine, see Club Nintendo (magazine).

The logo of Play Nintendo

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!

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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
	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]}
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]	^{[friends 1]}
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]}
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]}
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]}
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]}
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]}
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]}
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]}
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]}
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]}
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 11]}
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 12]}
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 13]}
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 14]}
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 15]}
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 16]}
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 17]}
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 18]}
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 19]}
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 20]}
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 21]}
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 22]}
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 23]}
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 24]}
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 25]}
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 26]}
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 27]}
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 28]}

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
Play	Main article: List of miscellaneous Play Nintendo activities This category contains miscellaneous activities, such as games and creation tools.	^{[activities 1]}
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]}
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]}
Opinion Polls	Main article: List of Play Nintendo opinion polls This category features polls that users can participate in.	^{[activities 4]}
Puzzles	Main article: List of Play Nintendo puzzles This category consists of jigsaw puzzles that users can put together.	^{[activities 5]}
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]}
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
Videos	Main article: List of Play Nintendo videos This category contains game trailers and other videos.	^{[media 1]}
Pics	Main article: List of Play Nintendo pics This category hosts promotional pictures, such as screenshots and artwork.	^{[media 2]}
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
Cards	Main article: List of Play Nintendo cards This category contains various greeting cards and invites.	^{[printables 1]}
Crafts	Main article: List of Play Nintendo crafts This category contains printable crafts.	^{[printables 2]}
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]

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 current series of YouTube videos featuring a Piranha Plant named Izzy as a co-host. The second host, named Andrew Trego, begins the show by exiting a Warp Pipe. The show is set in a Super Mario-themed room with plush toys and pictures of 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
Holiday 2016 artwork of Mario
Funky Kong riding a wave
Super Star vector art
Mario mustache 2D art
Valentine's Day card featuring Mario
Luigi Halloween stencil
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:

Nookipedia

WiKirby

Zelda Wiki

Play Nintendo links

Home page. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
Friends. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

^ Mario. Retrieved September 21, 2021. (Archived October 22, 2014, 00:05:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
^ Luigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Princess Peach. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Toad. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Toadette. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Bowser. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Princess Daisy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Wario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Waluigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Rosalina. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Goomba. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Koopa Troopa. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Koopalings. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Yoshi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Poochy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Baby Mario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Baby Luigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Kamek. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Shy Guy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Cappy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Donkey Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Diddy Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Dixie Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Cranky Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Funky Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Snowmads. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Rambi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Tiki Tak Tribe. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

Activities. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

^ Play. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Skill Quizzes. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Personality Quizzes. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Opinion Polls. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Puzzles. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Memory Match-up. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Paint-by-number. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

Media. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

^ Videos. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Pics. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Wallpapers. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

Printables. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

^ Cards. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Crafts. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^ Print & Play. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

News & Tips. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

Other links

Nintendo Kids Club (UK / Ireland site)
Official YouTube channel

References[edit]

^ What's New - Find fun and surprises at Play Nintendo. Nintendo of America (October 1, 2014). Retrieved January 17, 2018.
^ Mario. Play Nintendo. Archived October 27, 2020, 20:12:17 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
^ Princess Peach. Play Nintendo. Archived March 2, 2015, 05:22:23 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
^ Toad. Play Nintendo. Archived October 25, 2014, 12:00:54 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.

[2] Mario. Retrieved September 21, 2021. (Archived October 22, 2014, 00:05:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)

[4] Luigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[6] Princess Peach. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[8] Toad. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[9] Toadette. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[10] Bowser. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[11] Princess Daisy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[12] Wario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[13] Waluigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[14] Rosalina. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[15] Goomba. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[16] Koopa Troopa. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[17] Koopalings. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[18] Yoshi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[19] Poochy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[20] Baby Mario. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[21] Baby Luigi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[22] Kamek. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[23] Shy Guy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[24] Cappy. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[25] Donkey Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[26] Diddy Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[27] Dixie Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[28] Cranky Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[29] Funky Kong. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[30] Snowmads. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[31] Rambi. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[32] Tiki Tak Tribe. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[33] Play. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[34] Skill Quizzes. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[35] Personality Quizzes. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[36] Opinion Polls. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[37] Puzzles. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[38] Memory Match-up. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[39] Paint-by-number. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[40] Videos. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[41] Pics. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[42] Wallpapers. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[43] Cards. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[44] Crafts. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[45] Print & Play. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

[1] What's New - Find fun and surprises at Play Nintendo. Nintendo of America (October 1, 2014). Retrieved January 17, 2018.

[3] Mario. Play Nintendo. Archived October 27, 2020, 20:12:17 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 8, 2021.

[5] Princess Peach. Play Nintendo. Archived March 2, 2015, 05:22:23 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.

[7] Toad. Play Nintendo. Archived October 25, 2014, 12:00:54 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.

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	Skill quizzes	Are you ready to hunt some ghosts? Luigi Trivia Quiz • All about Super Mario Bros. Wonder • Besties! • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Fun Quiz • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trivia Quiz • Frizzy’s Silly amiibo Theater Fun Quiz • Fun Halloween Quiz • Fun Nintendo Spring-Themed Trivia Quiz • It’s Peach time! • Luigi's Mansion Fun Online Trivia Quiz • Luigi’s Mansion 3 Trivia Quiz • Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions Trivia • Mario Tennis Aces Fun Trivia Quiz • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Trivia Quiz • Minor threats of the Mushroom Kingdom trivia quiz • Mushroom Kingdom pop quiz • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Power-Ups Trivia Quiz • Nintendo Flower-Themed Trivia Quiz • Nintendo Hearts Fun Trivia Quiz • Nintendo Hearts Fun Trivia Quiz (2020) • Nintendo Selects Trivia Quiz • Nintendo Switch Multiplayer Games Trivia Quiz • Nintendo Switch System Games Online Quiz • Nintendo Trivia Quiz • Nintendo Winter Game Stages Fun Trivia Quiz • Old School vs. New School Video Game Trivia Quiz • Online Quiz: How well do you know Wario & Crew? • Paper Mario: Color Splash Trivia Quiz • Paper Mario: The Origami King Trivia Quiz • Red Ahead - Fun Nintendo Trivia Quiz • Super Mario 3D World Power-Up Quiz: Throw Fireballs • Super Mario Characters Online Trivia Quiz! • Super Mario Maker 2 Trivia Quiz • Super Mario Odyssey Fun Trivia Quiz • Super Mario Party Fun Trivia Quiz • Terrifying trivia with Nintendo ghosts • Trivia: Are you an expert Yoshi-ologist? • Trivia: Donkey Kong - Jerks of the Jungle • Trivia: Super Mario 3D World • Which beach is which? • Yoshi’s Crafted World Trivia Quiz • Yoshi's Woolly World Power Badges Quiz
	Personality quizzes	Angry Sun Super Mario Maker 2 Quiz • Back to School Quiz: Who's your Mushroom Kingdom study buddy • Back-To-School Funny Personality Quiz • Candy Hearts Valentine's Day Personality Quiz • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Nintendo Switch Personality Quiz • Co-op vs Competitive Multiplayer Games Personality Quiz • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Playable Characters Quiz • Fun Bowser Personality Quiz • Fun Bowser Personality Quiz (2023) • Fun Yoshi Personality Quiz • Halloween Costume Ideas Quiz • MAR10 Day 2017 - Mario Quiz • Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey Personality Quiz • Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Game Fun Personality Quiz • Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions Game Personality Quiz • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Characters Quiz • Mario Golf: Super Rush – Personality Quiz • Mario Kart 7 Personality Quiz • Mario Party Star Rush Fun Personality Quiz • Mario Party The Top 100 Fun Personality Quiz • Mario Sports Superstars Game Personality Quiz • Mario Strikers: Battle League Game Online Quiz • Mario, take a seat! • Mario Tennis Aces Characters Personality Quiz • Nintendo 3DS Video Game Personality Quiz • Nintendo Character Style Quiz • Nintendo Mushroom Kingdom Fun Personality Quiz • Nintendo Personality Quiz • Nintendo Valentine's Day Personality Quiz • Nintendo Winter Break Games to Play • Online Quiz for MAR10 Day 2023! • Online Quiz: What kind of gamer are you? • Paper Mario: Color Splash Personality Test • Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World Fun Personality Quiz • Power-Up Quiz: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury • Snowed In Fun Personality Quiz • Spring Break Personality Quiz • Spring Break Quiz: Which Nintendo Switch Game Location is best? • Super Mario Odyssey Fun Personality Quiz • Super Mario Party Party Pal Quiz • Video Game Sidekick Characters Poll • WarioWare Gold Fun Personality Quiz • What kind of builder are you? • Which Mario Kart 8 Deluxe racer are you most like? • Which Mario transformation is most like your personality? • Which Super Mario RPG character are you most like?
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News & Tips		Mario Secret Message Fun Decoding • Mario Secret Message Game • Missing Word Game Bowser for Prez • Super Mario Maker Ghost House Tips • Wario Secret Message Game
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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" consists of profile artworks and descriptions of various main ''Mario'' and other Nintendo characters. The following ''Mario'' characters are listed on the website, along with their respective descriptions.
+"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]]
+|align="center"style="border-bottom-color:transparent"|[[File:Play Nintendo Mario Profile.png|85px]]
-|style="border-bottom-color:transparent"|'''<small>PAST</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]].''<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20141022000525mp_/http://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/mario/ Mario]. ''Play Nintendo''. October 22, 2014, 00:05:25 UTC snapshot via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.</ref><br>
+|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>CURRENT</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''. October 27, 2020, 20:12:17 UTC snapshot via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 8, 2021.</ref>
+|'''<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]]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.''
+|'''''[[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>[[Princess Peach]]
+|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Peach Profile.png|85px]]<br>{{nowrap|[[Princess Peach]]}}
-|'''<small>PAST</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''. March 2, 2015, 05:22:23 UTC snapshot via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.</ref><br>
+|'''<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>PAST</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''. October 25, 2014, 12:00:54 UTC snapshot via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 14, 2021.</ref><br>
+|'''<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 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.''
+|'''''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>
+|-
+|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>
+|-
+|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>
+|-
+|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 (species)|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]].''
+|'''''Interstellar observer, protector of the [[Luma]]s, and friend to Mario.'''<br>From her [[Comet Observatory|Comet observatory]], Rosalina scans the cosmos for adorable Lumas to adopt. From behind the wheel of a kart, she scans the track for rivals to pelt with [[Green Shell|green shells]].''
+|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/rosalina/ Rosalina]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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 |align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Goomba Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Goomba]]
-|'''''The Mushroom Kingdom's most fearful foe is... not the Goomba. But don’t tell them that.'''<br>It's pretty easy to take on a Goomba—they can usually be defeated with a well-timed jump. But these Mushroom Kingdom creatures are still part of [[Koopa Troop|Bowser's army]], so beware!''
+|'''''The Mushroom Kingdom's most fearful foe is... not the Goomba. But don’t tell them that.'''<br>It's pretty easy to take on a Goomba—they can usually be defeated with a well-timed [[jump]]. But these Mushroom Kingdom creatures are still part of [[Koopa Troop|Bowser's army]], so beware!''
+|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/goomba/ Goomba]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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 |align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Koopa Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Koopa Troopa]]
 |'''''Don't tell one of these minions to come out of its shell (unless you plan to throw its shell right back at [[Beach Koopa|it]]).'''<br>These members of Bowser's Koopa Troop wear their homes—and their weapons—on their backs. You can usually find them marching through the Mushroom Kingdom and looking for trouble.''
+|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/koopa-troopa/ Koopa Troopa]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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-|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Wario profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Wario]]
+|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Koopalings Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Koopalings]]
-|'''''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.''
+|'''''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>
-|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 tennis to soccer.''
-|-
-|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Daisy Profile.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.''
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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]].''
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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 Koopalings Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Koopalings]]
+|align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Shy Guy Profile.png|85px]]<br>[[Shy Guy]]
-|'''''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.''
+|'''''Who are these masked rascals that cause so much trouble for Yoshi and Mario?'''<br>It seems like Shy Guys are always around, whether you're driving a kart, hitting a tennis ball, [[Mario Party (series)|having a party]], or [[Yoshi's Island (series)|rescuing]] [[Baby Luigi|a baby]] from a [[Kamek|bespectacled Magikoopa]].''
+|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/shy-guy/ Shy Guy]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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 |align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Cappy Profile.jpg|85px]]<br>[[Cappy]]
 |'''''This hat-shaped hero from the Cap Kingdom grants Mario incredible abilities.'''<br>Cappy’s [[capture]] ability lets Mario take control of all sorts of things, including objects and enemies. All it takes is a flick of the wrist!''
+|<ref group=friends>[https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/cappy/ Cappy]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
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 |align="center"|[[File:Play Nintendo Donkey Profile.png|80px]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]
-|'''''This friendly [[Kong]] goes absolutely bananas when it comes to jumping and pounding.'''<br>Donkey Kong has changed a lot since he got [[Donkey Kong (game)|a game named after him]] way back when. He has a nice [[Kong Family|family]] and wears a tie, but he still likes to crash through branches and boxes in the jungle.''
+|'''''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 the Rhino|Rambi]]
+|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>
 |}
 ===Activities===
-The Activities section features interactive games, quizzes, simple 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.
+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 width=20%|[[File:Play Nintendo Play icon.png|55px]]<br>Play
+!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
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Skill Quizzes icon.png|55px]]<br>Skill Quizzes
 |
 {{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
+!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 ask the user several questions to determine things such as personal preferences or personality traits that are similar to Nintendo characters.
+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
+!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
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Puzzles icon.png|55px]]<br>Puzzles
 |
 {{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>
 |-
-!style="background:#F1F1F1" align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Memory Match-up icon.png|55px]]<br>Memory Match-up
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Memory Match-up icon.png|55px]]<br>Memory Match-up
 |
 {{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>
 |-
-!style="background:#F1F1F1" align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Paint-by-number icon.png|55px]]<br>Paint-by-number
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Paint-by-number icon.png|55px]]<br>Paint-by-number
 |
 {{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>
 |}
 ===Media===
 This section has game-relevant videos, pictures and downloadable extras, divided into separate categories shown in the following table.
+{|class="wikitable"width=100%
-{| class="wikitable" width=100%
+|-
+!width=20%|Category
+!Summary
+!width=5%|Link
 |-
-!style="background:#F1F1F1" align=center width=20%|[[File:Play Nintendo Videos icon.png|55px]]<br>Videos
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Videos icon.png|55px]]<br>Videos
-|This category contains game trailers and other videos.
+|
+{{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>
 |-
-!style="background:#F1F1F1" align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Pics icon.png|55px]]<br>Pics
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Pics icon.png|55px]]<br>Pics
-|This category hosts promotional pictures, such as screenshots and artwork.
+|
+{{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>
 |-
-!style="background:#F1F1F1" align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Wallpapers icon.png|55px]]<br>Wallpapers
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Wallpapers icon.png|55px]]<br>Wallpapers
 |
 {{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>
 |}
 ===Printables===
 This section hosts a collection of printable PDF files. The printables are divided into three categories, namely "Cards", "Crafts", and "Print and Play", summarized below.
+{|class="wikitable"width=100%
-{| class="wikitable" width=100%
+|-
+!width=20%|Category
+!Summary
+!width=5%|Link
 |-
-!style="background:#F1F1F1" align=center width=20%|[[File:Play Nintendo Cards icon.png|55px]]<br>Cards
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Cards icon.png|55px]]<br>Cards
 |
 {{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
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Crafts icon.png|55px]]<br>Crafts
 |
 {{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
+!style="background:#F1F1F1"align=center|[[File:Play Nintendo Print and Play icon.png|55px]]<br>Print and Play
 |
 {{main|List of miscellaneous Play Nintendo printables}}
 This category contains activities and posters that can be printed out.
+|<ref group=printables>[https://play.nintendo.com/printables/print-and-play/ Print & Play]. Retrieved September 21, 2021.</ref>
 |}
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 ==''The Play Nintendo Show''==
 [[File:Play Nintendo Show Andrew and Izzy.jpg|thumb|left|Andrew and Izzy from ''The Play Nintendo Show'']]
-Play Nintendo also extends to {{wp|YouTube}} audiences using an official channel containing gameplay videos of contemporary games, and other Nintendo-related videos. '''''The Play Nintendo Show''''' is a current series of YouTube videos featuring a Piranha Plant named [[Izzy]] as a co-host. The second host, named [[Andrew Trego]], begins the show by exiting a [[Warp Pipe]]. The show is set in a ''Mario''-themed room with plush toys and pictures of [[Coin]]s and other ''Mario''-related pictures on the walls. Andrew calls the room ''"Casa de Nintendo"'', Spanish for "House of Nintendo".
+Play Nintendo also extends to {{wp|YouTube}} audiences using an official channel containing gameplay videos of contemporary games, and other Nintendo-related videos. '''''The Play Nintendo Show''''' is a current series of YouTube videos featuring a Piranha Plant named [[Izzy]] as a co-host. The second host, named [[Andrew Trego]], begins the show by exiting a [[Warp Pipe]]. The show is set in a ''Super Mario''-themed room with plush toys and pictures of [[Coin]]s and other ''Super Mario''-related pictures on the walls. Andrew calls the room ''"Casa de Nintendo"'', Spanish for "House of Nintendo".
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+===List of ''Super Mario'' related Play Nintendo episodes===
-===List of ''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]]
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 ::<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]]
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 ::<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]]''.
-*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]]''.
+==Activity book==
+{{main|Play Nintendo Activity Book}}
+An activity book was physically distributed by Nintendo starting in 2015 as a tie-in to the Play Nintendo website. It features similar content to the website, including puzzles, a quiz, and a papercraft.
 ==Gallery==
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 ==Trivia==
-[[File:DKCR3D Screenshots icon.png|thumb]]
+*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]].
-*The thumbnail for the ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'' [https://play.nintendo.com/media/pics/donkey-kong-country-returns-3d/ picture gallery] erroneously shows a screenshot of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''.<ref>[https://play.nintendo.com/search/?s=Donkey+Kong+Country+Returns+3D Search results for Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]. ''Play Nintendo''. Retrieved February 9, 2021. ([http://web.archive.org/web/20210209093332/https://play.nintendo.com/search/?s=Donkey+Kong+Country+Returns+3D Archived] February 9, 2021, 09:33:32 UTC via Internet Archive: Wayback Machine.)</ref>
-{{br}}
 ==External links==
-{{NIWA|WiKirby=1|Nookipedia=1}}
+{{NIWA|WiKirby=1|Nookipedia=1|ZeldaWiki=1}}
-*[https://play.nintendo.com Play Nintendo]
+;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]
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 <references/>
-{{PlayNintendo}}
+{{Play Nintendo}}
 [[Category:Play Nintendo|*]]