Games For Birthdays

Speed through slimy encounters in Nickelodeon Kart Racers for the Nintendo Switch. Its 24 themed racetracks take you to Bikini Bottom, NYC sewers, Tommy Pickle’s house and other obstacles you must overcome to obtain power-ups and vehicle upgrades. Play as SpongeBob, a ninja turtle or a Rugrats baby and team up or battle with friends in Nickelodeon Kart Racers.

Carnival Games brings the party back for the entire family - now for the first time on Nintendo Switch! With both fan-favorite and brand-new mini-games all in one package, Carnival Games offers fun for everyone and can be played alone or with up to three others. Hit home runs, pile the highest stack of cakes, and take your horse to the finish line. 20 total mini-games will have you and your friends stepping right up to win again and again! And with Nintendo Switch, the Carnival Games experience can be enjoyed wherever, whenever!

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, any-where! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!System Requirements: Supported Platforms: Nintendo - SwitchNintendo account required for game activation and installationNintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.

Join Mario, Luigi, and pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere. Take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends* as you try to save the Mushroom Kingdom. Includes the New Super Mario Bros. U game and a harder, faster New Super Luigi U game - both of which include Nabbit and Toadette as playable characters.Two games in one for double the fun. Simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content, such as a Hints gallery and helpful reference videos**, make this a perfect choice for anyone looking to introduce their family to the wonderful world of Mario. All a player needs is one Joy-Con controller, so two people can team up right out of the box. Tackle 164 platforming courses in two main game modes, and enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes, in which you can also play as a Mii character: Challenges, Boost Rush, and Coin Battle.

A superstar collection of classic Nintendo 64 boardsCalling all superstars! The Mario Party series is back with 5 classic boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games. Race to get the most stars (and sabotage your opponents) on boards like the stellar Space Land or the spooky Horror Land! Party at your own pace by suspending a game and picking up right where you left off! The tides can turn quickly in Mario Party, so stay vigilant, partygoers. All modes can be played online*, too!Play 100 classic minigames from the Nintendo 64 and Nintendo GameCube games and more in Mt. Minigames!Try your hand at a superstar collection of minigames from throughout the Mario Party series. Whether you are saving up coins for stars in board game mode or enjoy one of the 7 modes included in Mt. Minigames, there is nothing quite like being the last one standing in Bumper Balls or the first team making it out of the darkness in Dungeon Duos. All minigames are played with button controls, so you can stick to the Joy-Con controller or bust out the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or a Nintendo Switch Lite system.Party with superstars near or farBring the party anytime, anywhere with same-system**, local wireless**, or online* play. Use stickers to praise or pester fellow players as you race across the board collecting stars. All modes support online multiplayer, so you can hop in with friends for a few minigames or a marathon 30-turn match. Victory is just as sweet (and stealing stars is just as satisfying) from anywhere across the globe.*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online**Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.Nintendo Switch Lite plays all games that support handheld mode.(c) Nintendo. Mario Party and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.

Dunk, swing, kick, spike, and bowl your way to victory in a sports collection that will get the whole family moving. Get moving with Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, and Chambara (swordplay) using Joy-Con controllers! Controls are intuitive, so you can hit the court (or lanes, or field, or arena) and get started. With controlled motions you can curve your bowling ball, add spin to a tennis shot, or even use a Joy-Con with the included Leg Strap accessory to kick the ball in Soccer. Family and friends can join in on the fun on the same system or online. Play online and face opponents near and far to earn in-game rewards or aim for the Pro League. Face off against opponents worldwide and strive to reach the Pro League in every sport. As you play online in random matchmaking, redeem points you earn for in-game rewards like outfits, sports accessories, gear, and much more for your avatar. The selection of items rotates each week, so check back and see what’s in stock! Play with friends and family in the same room or across the world. Bowl, spike, and duel with friends in all 8 sports! Pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some 1v1, 2v2, or a free-for-all that will get everyone moving. In Bowling, all players can bowl simultaneously—no waiting for your turn. Play each sport online, or team up with a friend on the same system to take on opponents near and far in team sports like Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis. The physical version of the Nintendo Switch Sports game includes the Leg Strap accessory to use in Soccer. Or purchase the digital version at a lower price and buy the Leg Strap accessory separately. Get moving in the Nintendo Switch Sports game with the Leg Strap accessory. The Leg Strap accessory and Joy-Con (L) controller work together to help turn your real-world leg movements into in-game motions, like kicking the ball in Soccer. Simply insert the Joy-Con (L) controller into the slot and strap it to your leg and you’ll be able to intuitively kick the ball in Soccer! The Leg Strap accessory is compatible with the Nintendo Switch Sports and Ring Fit Adventure games and can be purchased separately for those who have the digital version of Nintendo Switch Sports or want a second Leg Strap for their same-system Soccer sessions. Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately. Leg Strap accessory required for some Soccer game play. Be aware of your surroundings. Wear wrist straps and allow adequate room around you during game play. Software update required. Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply.

Get Everyone Moving with Off-The-Couch-Fun. Nex Playground isn’t a video game console, it’s a portal to full-body fun. Just plug it into your TV, and you’ll be slicing fruit in Fruit Ninja and smashing creatures in Whack-a-Mole in minutes. And with Play Pass, you’ll have unlimited access to the full library of games that will get the whole family moving year-round. With an ultra-wide camera that tracks natural body movement (no remotes, no wearables), anyone can jump in and play. Just gather your friends and family, step into the frame and let the magic begin.

Power up, team up, one up to save the Sprixie Kingdom! Pounce and climb through dozens of colorful courses! Multiply the fun by teaming up with or competing against friends locally* or online** to reach each stage’s goal. Work together to explore and uncover collectibles, or compete for the crown by earning the highest score, making for a friendly frenzy! Mario (and his friends) can use a variety of power-ups like the Super Bell, which grants catlike abilities like climbing and scratching. Power up to complete stages and take the crown! Explore a seamless feline world in the new Bowser’s Fury adventure Free-roaming Super Mario gameplay makes a return in this brand-new adventure. Bowser has become gargantuan and lost all control! Explore Lake Lapcat and its islands, complete objectives to collect Cat Shines, and team up with Bowser Jr. to bring his big, bad dad back to normal. Just watch out for Bowser’s island-wide attacks. New and improved features pounce in The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game features the same lively co-op gameplay, creative levels and power-ups as the original game, but with added improvements. In the Super Mario 3D World part of the game, characters move faster and the dash powers up more quickly. Both adventures support the newly added Snapshot Mode—pause the action to get the perfect shot, apply filters, and decorate with stamps! In Super Mario 3D World, choose from Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad and set off to save the Sprixie Kingdom. Each character has a distinct playstyle—Luigi can jump extra high and Peach can float for a short time. Rosalina is also available as a playable character later in the game! Jump, dash, and pounce to reach the goal while collecting Green Stars, coins and power-ups. Collect stamps throughout your adventure in Super Mario 3D World and use them in Snapshot Mode (in both Super Mario 3D World and the Bowser’s Fury adventure) to create masterpieces to share with friends and family. In Bowser’s Fury, Mario arrives on Lake Lapcat and is confronted with a rampaging Bowser! Join forces with Bowser Jr. and venture through an interconnected world made of cat-themed…well, everything. Enemies, flowers, and even birds take on a feline form. Need some extra assistance bringing Bowser out of his frenzied, furious state? Another player can take control of Bowser Jr. and help out by attacking enemies and storing power-ups. Two sets of claws are better than one! Bleacher Report – "...a stunner in the graphics department..." – N/A Destructoid – "...the package as a whole is magical." – 10/10 GamesBeat – "…One of the best Mario games ever made." – 5/5 Game Informer – "...for anyone who wants more Mario in their life." – 9.25/10 GamesRadar – "...creativity and diversity in the levels only serve to make these elements shine..." – 4.5/5 GameSpot – "...sheer variety of ideas on display in 3D World is its biggest asset." – 9/10 *Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately. ** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online ***amiibo sold separately. Visit amiibo.com for details on amiibo functionality. ©2013-2021 Nintendo. Super Mario and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.

Golf with a Mushroom Kingdom twist! Hit the green with up to four players locally* or online** and golf with friends from the Super MarioTM series like Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and more! Modes range from Standard Golf to the energetic Speed Golf and an exciting Golf Adventure. Simple motion or button controls make it easy for both new players and seasoned pros to drive and putt. Pick up the pace in Speed Golf and Battle Golf Tee off at the same time with up to three other players* and race through the course to get your ball in first. Mayhem is par for the course as you hinder your opponents with dashes and Special Shots. Yoshi can dash atop a giant egg and King Bob-omb can pelt the green with explosions! In Battle Golf, watch out for obstacles like Thwomps, Chain Chomps, and banana peels as you navigate the neon-themed Super Golf Stadium. Rise through the ranks in Golf Adventure Enroll your Mii character in golf training at the famous Bonny Greens country club and go from beginner to pro! The stakes are high—you must also watch out for Wario and Waluigi’s tricks and even battle fearsome bosses. You’ll face off against your Mushroom Kingdom classmates and level up your character. You can bring your character (and their customized stats) into other modes, too. Choose from one of 16 characters from the Super Mario series and hit the green in several modes! Take it slow in Standard Golf and choose from 3-18 holes across 6 different courses that range from sweet and simple to wild and wondrous. Intuitive controls and a shot gauge that adapts to the curve of the course make it easy for both new players and seasoned pros to drive and putt. Characters include Mario Golf veterans like Mario, Luigi, and Peach. Characters like Pauline and Chargin’ Chuck are also here to make their debut on the green. In addition to the frenetic Speed Golf, you can also enjoy simultaneously swinging in Battle Golf. The neon-soaked Super Golf Stadium has 9 open holes—first player to get 3 flags wins! Use obstacles, including Thwomps, Chain Chomps, Bob-ombs, and banana peels to your advantage. Up to four players* can join the fast and flashy fun. Start your Golf Adventure as a rookie in Bonny Greens, birthplace of the sport in the Mushroom Kingdom. After learning the game at this classic country club, you’ll compete for the next badge, allowing you to journey across the land playing a variety of courses and their clever variants of the sport. You’ll meet new coaches, master new skills, and hunt for buried treasure on your quest to turn pro. Things get weird when Wario shows up, but what else is new? It’s not called Golf Adventure for no reason. Save par, save the world. All in a day's golf! *Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately. **Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online © Nintendo / CAMELOT. Mario Golf and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2021 Nintendo.