Summer is the perfect time to relax and spend time playing Nintendo Switch system family with loved ones. To celebrate family summer gaming, Nintendo is hosting the Nintendo Summer of Play Tour to give guests of all ages the chance to discover their favorite Nintendo characters and learn more about the worlds they come from. From June 15 to August 28, Nintendo will travel to various cities across the US and invite guests to explore the worlds created by Nintendo Switch games through a series of summer-themed activities:
Whether it’s making new memories with beloved Nintendo characters or seeing them in action for the first time on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, this is just a sampling of the many adventures that await at this year’s event. The Nintendo Summer of Play Tour offers something for every type of gamer in the family, from platformers to explorers Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe with others, to a competitive player who prefers to argue Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
While visiting the Nintendo Summer of Play tour, guests will receive a free Nintendo Summer of Play Passport, which can be stamped after participating in various activities at the event. Once they’re done, they’ll have a chance to receive free Nintendo stuff (while supplies last). Attendees can also commemorate their Nintendo summer experience by stopping by the Play Nintendo Mushroom Kingdom Yourself Photobooth for a digital keepsake. For logging into I Nintendo at the event, Nintendo Account holders will also receive a free gift (while supplies last) and 100 I Nintendo Platinum Points to redeem for fun prizes at my.nintendo.com.
Additionally, those who want to take home the fun of the Nintendo Summer of Play tour will receive a special GameStop coupon, which gives them $10 off a purchase of $75 or more on select Nintendo video games and accessories.
The Nintendo Summer of Play tour invites guests to visit when it stops at the following locations:
| Market | Place | Address | Dates |
| Minneapolis, MN | Mall of America® | 60 E Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 |
June 15 – June 18 |
| Detroit, MI | Great Lakes Crossing Outlets | 4000 Baldwin Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 |
June 22 – June 25 |
| New York, NY | Pop Up Meatpacking District | 60 Tenth Ave New York, NY 10014 |
June 29 – July 2 |
| Knoxville, TN | West Town Mall | 7600 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 |
July 7 – July 10 |
| Orlando, FL | Florida Mall | 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32809 |
July 20 – July 23 |
| Austin, Texas | Barton Creek Square | 2901 S, Capital Texas Hwy Austin, TX 78746 |
July 28 – July 31 |
| Denver, CO | Flat Iron Crossing | 1 W Flatiron Crossing Drive Broomfield, CO 80021 |
August 17 – August 20 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Santa Monica Place® | 315 Colorado Ave Santa Monica, CA 90401 |
August 25 – August 28 |
Another city will soon be added to the Nintendo Summer of Play Tour. To visit https://www.nintendo.com/events/play-events/for this post, as well as dates and details for all stops.
And for fans of all ages who want to end their summer with even more Nintendo memories, Nintendo Live 2023 will take place in Seattle from September 1-4. Nintendo Live 2023 will be inspired by the games, worlds and characters of Nintendo and Nintendo Switch, featuring gameplay, a main stage with live performances, tournaments for a range of skill levels and more! Register now through June 22 for a chance to win free tickets to attend Nintendo Live 2023. For more information, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-live/.
Source: Nintendo of America
