The Play Nintendo Tour is back. From June 13 to September 2, 2024, Nintendo is inviting families to come along and try out Nintendo games at a variety of different stops all around the United States. The events are free to attend and feature interactive experiences like photo-ops with Nintendo characters, as well as giveaways and playable demos of the latest Nintendo Switch games. By the way, the tour shares its name with the lovely Play Nintendo website, which has all sorts of fun things to find, including printable goodies like bookmarks, standees, and more—we love it and think you should check it out. Here’s a rundown of where the stops will be:
Market | Location | Address | Dates |
Salt Lake City, UT | The Shops at South Town | 10450 S. State Street Sandy, UT 84070 |
June 13 – June 16 |
Denver, CO | FlatIron Crossing | 1 W Flatiron Crossing Drive Broomfield, CO 80021 |
June 20 – June 23 |
Houston, TX | The Woodlands Mall | 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380 |
June 27 – June 30 |
Des Moines, IA | Jordan Creek Town Center | 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 |
July 11 – July 14 |
Philadelphia, PA | King of Prussia | 160 N Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 |
July 18 – July 21 |
East Rutherford, NJ | American Dream® | 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 |
July 25 – July 28 |
Greenville, SC | Haywood Mall | 700 Haywood Road Greenville, SC 29607 |
Aug. 1 – Aug. 4 |
Miami, FL | Aventura Mall | 19501 Biscayne Blvd Aventura, FL 33180 |
Aug. 8 – Aug. 11 |
Minneapolis, MN | Mall of America® | 60 E Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 |
Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 |
But wait, there’s more! Families can participate in activities like personality quizzes, jumbo puzzles featuring Mario and friends, memory matching games, and a claw machine to snag fun items. Attendees will also receive a free Play Nintendo Tour passport—use it to collect stickers after participating in various activities at the event. With a completed passport, attendees will receive free Nintendo swag like Play Nintendo bracelets, coloring pages, and even a free Nintendo Switch Online 14-day trial code. There will also be an opportunity to check in with your My Nintendo account and earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points.
Is that all enough to entice you into taking a trip to the Play Nintendo Tour? Let us know below and online!
Source: Nintendo Press Release