The journey to the Nintendo World Championships 2017 begins this weekend with qualifying events in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area.
For all the details on the qualifiers, including how to join the competition, visit nwc.nintendo.com.
In addition to the gaming competition, My Nintendo members have an extra reason to attend. Members can earn 100 Platinum Points just by checking in with their My Nintendo QR Code® patterns—plus, the first 200 members to check in each day will receive a My Nintendo pin as an additional bonus.
Here’s how to find your QR Code in order to check in:
Step 1: Log in to my.nintendo.com with your Nintendo Account.
Step 2: Select "Check in" from the menu on the left side of the My Nintendo home page.
Step 3: Show the QR Code to the designated staff member by the registration table.
NOTE: The QR Code can be printed out or presented on your smart device.
Here are a few more details:
-This giveaway takes place only at participating Best Buy locations during the Nintendo World Championships 2017 Qualifier events.
-A Nintendo Account is required.
-No purchase necessary.
-Pins are limited to one (1) per account, and the account holder must be present to redeem.
-Platinum Points may take a few days to be reflected on your point summary.
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C (excl. P.R.) and Canada (excl. Quebec). Qualifier consists of 8 events, each at a different Best Buy location. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each local event will be held over a 2 day period between the dates of 8/19/17 and 9/10/17. Local events start at store open and end at 7 pm (Saturday) or 5 pm (Sunday), local time. Registration begins at store open (photo ID may be required). Minors (under 18 or age of majority in state of residence) must have parent/legal guardian present to play. Players will be split into 2 age groups (13 and over; 12 and younger). One prize per age group, per local event: slot to compete in Nintendo World Championships 2017 in NYC on 10/7/17, travel to NYC for 2 (ARV: $1000), hotel in NYC for 4 nights from 10/4/17 (ARV: $1200), and a $400 gift card. Winners must be in NYC and available to participate in activities from 10/5/17 through 10/7/17. For the Championship Event in NYC: The first place winner will receive a championship trophy (ARV: $2,780), and second and third place winners will each receive medals (ARV: $100 each). Odds of winning depend on number and skill of eligible participants. For participating stores and complete details, see official rules. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.