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Play Nintendo is a division of Nintendo's official North American website, established on October 1^st, 2014. It showcases contemporary Nintendo systems games, and primarily targets Nintendo's younger audience. The websites content is split into six categories: Friends, Activities, Media, Printables, News & Tips and Gaming Systems – it previously only had five, with the Gaming Systems category being excluded, and it originally had only 3: Friends, Explore, and News & Tips.

The website features content about multiple Nintendo game franchises, such as the Super Mario franchise and Kirby franchise.

Categories

Friends

The "Friends" category consists of profile artworks and descriptions of various Pikmin series characters, as well as other Nintendo characters. The following Pikmin characters are listed on the website, alongside their bios. Originally, only the Pikmin bio was available, with the image being of a Pikmin 3-styled Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin carrying a Citrus Lump. The remaining friend profiles were added a few days later. This doesn't include the Pikmin 4 characters, as these profiles were added before the game released in 2023. Aside from the Ice Pikmin, Glow Pikmin, Oatchi, and Louie, the remaining friend profiles use artwork from Pikmin 3. However, as of April 6^th, 2026, the Blue Pikmin uses its Pikmin 4 artwork strangely, except in the scrollable tab where the user can select a profile, where it uses its Pikmin 3 artwork. The Pikmin friend profile previously used Pikmin 3 artwork, but since Pikmin 4's release, it was swapped to a Pikmin 4 piece instead.

Character	Image	Description	Link
Pikmin	Original Current	When it comes to walking vegetation, there is definitely strength in numbers. Space travelers take note: Pikmin are plant-like creatures that have different colors and abilities. Want to collect spaceship parts, battle enemies, or break down walls? Just toss over some Pikmin!
Captain Olimar		A cosmic castaway becomes a brave leader of Pikmin. When his spaceship crash lands on a mysterious planet, Captain Olimar could use a few friends—so he figured out a way to grow some new buds.
Red Pikmin		These fire-proof fighters can take down a foe in nothing flat! All the Pikmin will work hard for you, but will they walk through fire for you? Probably. But you should use the red guys for that job—so nobody gets hurt.
Blue Pikmin	Original Current	We’ve got a sinking feeling that you'll like these amphibious creatures. Most Pikmin don’t like it underwater, but not these tiny troopers: they dive into hazardous waters to reach new areas, and can even attack aquatic enemies.
Yellow Pikmin		These awesome, unshockable diggers soar through the air with greatest of ease! Dig this! Toss yellow types high in the air, like they just don’t care—because they fly super far when you need to get to distant objectives.
Rock Pikmin		Chunky Rock Pikmin will do you a solid when obstacles are in your way. Throw these heavy-duty hunks of helpfulness to smash hard objects and defeat enemies that are too troublesome for the other types of Pikmin.
Winged Pikmin		Special delivery! Have these flowered flying friends hoist the burden for you. If you throw enough Pikmin at something, they’ll probably carry it, but sometimes you need a special buddy to carry it through the air. Luckily, you have such a buddy.
Purple Pikmin		Purple flower power will give you the strength to carry on. Nothing beats a Purple Pikmin when things get heavy. When the wind starts blowing down your other friends, these sturdy little spuds will keep moving forward.
White Pikmin		Sure, these little guys are poisonous—but only to your enemies. Feel free to hug them! They’re small and not particularly strong, but the White Pikmin leave a lasting impression on hostile critters with their cuteness and, um, long-lasting poison.
Ice Pikmin		The chilliest Pikmin of the bunch. These cool little creatures are very helpful when it comes to exploring puddles and lakes. Ice Pikmin can freeze an entire body of water, letting you and other Pikmin to safely cross. Plus, Ice Pikmin can freeze enemies in their tracks. Brr!
Glow Pikmin		Strange Pikmin that thrive in the dark. These tiny creatures can also turn into a ball of light so shiny that it can stun enemies in their tracks. If you're heading out to explore at night, bring along Glow Pikmin on your adventure!
Oatchi		Adorable rescue pup and all-around good boy. Oatchi (pronounced Oat-chee) can help get the job done during all sorts of adventures. Oatchi can help Pikmin carry items, smash obstacles in your way, and even carry you can your Pikmin over land and water. With the Pikmin and a powerful pup at your side, no challenge is too big!
Bulborb		These big-eyed predators aren't really “bad” guys—they just missed breakfast. What's that thing going bump in the night? It's an adorable Bulborb, and it won't stop eating Pikmin until you defeat it.
Louie		Captain Olimar’s second in command is hungry for adventure. Louie is a great assistant if you're going on a mission to a dangerous planet. Just keep him away from the cargo hold, because he has some appetite control issues.
Alph, Brittany & Charlie		Three brave explorers enlist the help of Pikmin to save their starving home planet, Koppai. This talented triple team has a crack pilot, an engineer, and a botanist—it’s a full-on expedition! They always work toward a common goal, even when they're separated from each other.

Activities

The "Activities" category houses multiple interactive-type media, such as games, quizzes and polls. They are divided into seven categories: Play, Personality Quizzes, Skill Quizzes, Memory Match-up, Paint-by-number, Puzzles, and Opinion Polls. The following table summarizes each category.

Play

The "Play" subcategory features an assortment of games and creation tools. There is no Pikmin content in this subcategory

Personality Quizzes

The "Personality Quizzes" subcategory contains quizzes aimed at finding the player's personality and preferences, which match with other Nintendo characters. The following table will list all Pikmin-related quizzes in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Spring break adventures!	File:PN PQ Spring break adventures!	Spring break adventures! Spring break is a great time of year to hit the road in search of fun and adventure. This Play Nintendo online personality quiz can help you discover which Nintendo Switch game would possibly match the type of spring break of your dreams. You can choose your favorite answers to these questions, and we’ll show you the results!
What’s your Pikmin play style?	File:PN PQ What's your Pikmin play style?.jpg	What’s your Pikmin play style? There are a few different ways to play the Pikmin 4 game, an action-adventure strategy game for the Nintendo Switch system. Would you do what it takes to keep your Pikmin safe, or would you do whatever it takes to win? You can take this free online personality quiz to discover what kind of play style you might have!
What’s your Pikmin personality?	File:PN PQ What's your Pikmin personality?.jpg	What’s your Pikmin personality? Pikmin are a mysterious mix of plant and animal. These tiny creatures are loyal, clever, and ready to follow your lead in the Pikmin 4 game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. There are lots of different types of Pikmin with special skills. You can take this free online personality quiz to discover which type of Pikmin would match your personality!
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Quiz: Which Pikmin are you most like?	File:PN PQ Pikmin 3 Deluxe Quiz: Which Pikmin are you most like?.jpg	Which Pikmin are you most like? Build a bridge, battle a creature, or smash something—the Pikmin can do it all. A mysterious mix of plant and animal, these plucky creatures are loyal, clever, and ready to follow your lead in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game. You can answer a few questions to find out which Pikmin you’re most like!

Skill Quizzes

The "Skill Quizzes" subcategory tests the user's knowledge on Nintendo subjects, such as game knowledge or character knowledge. The following table will list all Pikmin-related quizzes in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Which Pikmin to pick	File:PN SQ Which Pikmin to pick.jpg	Which Pikmin to pick? Pikmin are helpful little creatures who can be very useful in dangerous situations in the Pikmin 4 game, available now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. In this online trivia quiz, you can test your knowledge about which Pikmin would be the right one for the job!
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Trivia Quiz	File:PN Pikmin 3 Deluxe Trivia Quiz.jpg	Which is the right Pikmin for the job? Exploring a new world can be dangerous, so it’s lucky you have a squad of plant-like Pikmin by your side in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game. You can see how much you know about the different abilities of these plant-like creatures!

Memory Match-up

The "Memory Match-up" subcategory is full of concentration-like games, where the user is tasked with flipping over cards that match. The following table will list all Pikmin-related match-ups in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Holiday Merry Memory Match Game	File:PN MMU Holiday Merry Memory Match Game.jpg	Merry matches This free online Play Nintendo memory match activity features characters from some of your favorite video game series on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Can you flip cards to match pairs of holiday-themed characters and items?
Holiday matches	File:PN MMU Holiday matches.jpg	Holiday matches You can match up characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, and Pikmin series of games for the Nintendo Switch system games in this free online memory match activity. You can also explore these characters’ Friend Pages to learn more about them and the games in which they appear!
Fall Games Memory Match	File:PN MMU Fall Games Memory Match.jpg	Fun fall In this Play Nintendo memory match activity, you can flip cards and try to match logos from some of the great games you can “fall” into this fall! This free activity features the following games for the Nintendo Switch family of systems: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pikmin 4, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Nintendo Switch Sports, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, and Minecraft.
Eek! Enemies	File:PN MMU Eek! Enemies!.jpg	Eek! Enemies! There are a lot of weird-looking, kinda-scary enemies in the Pikmin 4 game—and now, they’re hidden under cards. Can you flip them and find matching pairs in this free online Halloween activity? You can try to find Orange Bulborb, Wollyhop, Sunsquish, Downy Snagret, and more! Good luck on this Memory Match-up inspired by the Pikmin 4 game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Pikmin pairs!	File:PN MMU Pikmin pairs!.jpg	Pikmin pairs! Different Pikmin types from the Pikmin 4 game are hidden under cards. Can you flip them and find matching pairs in this free online activity? You can try to find pairs of Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Ice Pikmin, Glow Pikmin, and more! Good luck on this Memory Match-up inspired by the Pikmin 4 game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Online Memory Match-Up Game	File:PN MMU Pikmin 3 Deluxe Online Memory Match-Up Game.jpg	Pikmin 3 Deluxe Memory Match-Up You can flip cards to match different types of Pikmin and more from the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game!

Paint-by-number

The "Paint-by-number" subcategory contains coloring activities. There is no Pikmin content in this subcategory presently.

Puzzles

The "Puzzles" subcategory is full of jigsaws for the user to complete. The following table will list all Pikmin-related puzzles in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Pikmin puzzle: What a world!	File:PN Puzzle Pikmin Puzzle: What a world.jpg	Pikmin puzzle: What a world! This scene of a mysterious world is inspired by the Pikmin 4 game, where you can lead your Pikmin on missions, solve puzzles, and fight wild creatures with the help of your Rescue Pup, Oatchi. The Pikmin 4 game is available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. For this puzzle, you can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Switch Online Jigsaw Puzzle	File:PN Puzzle Pikmin 3 Deluxe Switch Online Jigsaw Puzzle.jpg	A plucky Pikmin puzzle Can you spot all the pint-sized Pikmin in this puzzle? You can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
Hey! PIKMIN Game Free Online Jigsaw Puzzle	File:PN Puzzle Hey! PIKMIN Game Free Online Jigsaw Puzzle.jpg	Mockiwi?! Captain Olimar has his hands full right now! He’s about to unleash a Yellow Pikmin at a vicious Mockiwi in this puzzle inspired by the Hey! PIKMIN game.

Opinion Polls

The "Opinion Polls" subcategory contains polls that the user can answer. The following table will list all Pikmin-related polls in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Spring poll: All grown up!	File:PN OP Spring poll: All grown up.jpg	Spring poll: All grown up! With springtime comes all sorts of fresh blooms, from the buds on the trees to budding friendships. This Play Nintendo online poll asks the question: What do you think you might want to grow this spring: flowers, veggies, or something else?
Go-to games	File:PN OP Go-to games.jpg	Go-to games This online Play Nintendo poll asks the question: What would be your go-to video game for spring break? You can choose from these games available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of systems: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Princess Peach: Showtime!, Pikmin 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Splatoon 3. Happy spring break!
Garden buds	File:PN OP Garden buds.jpg	Garden buds Pikmin are small, plantlike creatures with distinct abilities that you can grow, pluck, guide, and overpower enemies with in the Pikmin 4 game, available now only on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. In this Play Nintendo opinion poll, you can pick the Pikmin you’d want to help you plant a springtime garden. You can also check out this free Play Nintendo printable craft: Pikmin garden markers!
Adorable explorers	File:PN OP Adorable explorers.jpg	Adorable explorers You’ll meet some absolutely adorable little explorers in the Pikmin 4 game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. As the Rescue Corps’ newest recruit, it’s your job to help find two other Rescue Corps crew who crash landed on a mysterious planet. Out of the crew members in this poll, which role would you be interested in filling in for?
Slumber party games	File:PN OP Slumber party games.jpg	Slumber party games School is just around the corner! Before you start hitting the books, you can squeeze in a little extra fun with these great multiplayer* games for the Nintendo Switch system. Out of the games in this poll, which one would you pick for an end-of-summer sleepover with friends?
Picking Pikmin	File:PN OP Picking Pikmin.jpg	Picking Pikmin Pikmin are small, plantlike creatures with distinct abilities that you can grow, pluck, guide, and overpower enemies with! You can use your Pikmin’s miniature might to explore a mysterious plant in search of your crew—and treasure—in the Pikmin 4 game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Out of the Pikmin in this poll, which type are you most excited to grow in the game?
Fun Nintendo Video Game Adventure Poll Survey	File:PN OP Fun Nintendo Video Game Adventure Poll Survey.jpg	Your next adventure Each video game adventure can open up worlds of fun and excitement. In this poll, you can choose what you would most want to do on your next video game adventure.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Poll: Which task would you ask Pikmin to do?	File:PN OP Pikmin 3 Deluxe Poll: Which task would you ask Pikmin to do?.jpg	Little helpers You can use your Pikmin pals to overcome obstacles and defeat creatures in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game. In this poll, you can use your imagination and choose how you’d want Pikmin to help you in your everyday life!
Poll: Which Mysterious World Would You Explore?	File:PN OP Poll: Which Mysterious World Would You Explore?.jpg	Mysterious game worlds to explore Haunted mansions and terrifying race tracks are just a few of the mysterious worlds to explore in the world of video games for the Nintendo Switch system. You can choose which place you think might send chills down your spine!
Spring Gardening Partner Fun Poll	File:PN OP Spring Gardening Partner Fun Poll.jpg	A walk on the wild seed You can choose which character would be great at planting seeds, watering sprouts, pulling up weeds, playing with worms, and getting dirty from head to toe!
The Play Nintendo Show Hide 'n' Seek Poll	File:PN OP The Play Nintendo Show Hide 'n' Seek Poll.jpg	Who do you think would win a game of Hide ‘n’ Seek? You can choose one of the characters below, then you can watch the clip from Frizzy's Silly amiibo Theater to see what happens when Bowser Jr. and friends try to play Hide ‘n’ Seek!
Best Substitute Teacher Funny Poll Questions	File:PN OP Best Substitute Teacher Funny Poll Questions.jpg	Class is in session What if you walked into class one day to see Bowser behind the teacher’s desk?! Pick a substitute teacher from these characters in the Hey! PIKMIN, ARMS, New Super Mario Bros. 2 and Splatoon 2 games.

Media

The "Media" category (previously called "Multimedia") contains game-relevant videos and downloadable wallpapers. The category used to include a "Pics" subcategory, but has since been removed. No Pikmin images were included in this subcategory however.

Videos

The "Videos" subcategory contains game trailers and other videos related to Nintendo content. The following table will list all Pikmin-related videos in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Pikmin 4 — Overview Trailer — Nintendo Switch	File:PN Videos Pikmin 4 — Overview Trailer — Nintendo Switch.jpg	Pikmin 4 — Overview Trailer — Nintendo Switch You can learn all about the world of the Pikmin 4 game! Team up with tiny plantlike creatures called Pikmin and the adorable Rescue Pup Oatchi as you explore every corner of this mysterious planet. Rescue stranded castaways in strategic Dandori Battles, collect Treasures on the planet's surface and underground, set off for daring Night Expeditions, and so much more! Pikmin 4 launches July 21, 2023 only on the Nintendo Switch system.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Unleash the Pikmin Trailer	File:PN Videos Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Unleash the Pikmin Trailer.jpg	"Unleash the Pikmin" In this video, you can pick up tips on how to control your squad of adorable, plant-like Pikmin as you explore everything Planet PNF-404 has to offer in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game for the Nintendo Switch system.
Occupational Hazards	File:PN Videos Occupational Hazards.jpg	Occupational Hazards You can watch the colorful antics of Pikmin as they jump into three short movies, the first movies ever directed by Shigeru Miyamoto. In this short, titled Occupational Hazards, Pikmin use their strengths to work together but suddenly find themselves in dangerous situations. NOTE: No real Pikmin were harmed during the filming of these movies.
PIKMIN Short Movies - Treasure in a Bottle	File:PN Videos PIKMIN Short Movies - Treasure in a Bottle.jpg	Treasure in a bottle You can watch the colorful antics of Pikmin as they jump into three short movies directed by Shigeru Miyamoto. In this short, titled Treasure in a Bottle, Pikmin have to work as a team to find a creative solution to a serious problem!
Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Launch Trailer	File:PN Videos Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Launch Trailer.jpg	Pikmin are a go! Ready to grow a squad of adorable, plant-like Pikmin and try to save your planet? You’re in luck, becase the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game is available now for the Nintendo Switch system! You can check out the launch trailer below.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Lead the Pikmin Trailer	File:PN Videos Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Lead the Pikmin Trailer.jpg	Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Lead the Pikmin Trailer You can command a capable crop of different type of Pikmin to strategically overcome obstacles, defeat creatures, and find food for your famished home planet in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game for the Nintendo Switch system!
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Short Movies - The Night Juicer	File:PN Videos Pikmin 3 Deluxe Short Movies - The Night Juicer.jpg	Pikmin 3 Deluxe Short Movies - The Night Juicer You can watch the colorful antics of Pikmin as they jump into three short movies directed by Shigeru Miyamoto. In this short, titled The Night Juicer, Pikmin find themselves in a rather unusual situation!
Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Meet the Pikmin Trailer	File:PN Videos Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Meet the Pikmin Trailer.jpg	"Meet the Pikmin" video They’re tiny. They’re cute. You can pluck them from the ground and they’ll follow you around in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system. You can learn more about them in this “Meet the Pikmin” video!

Wallpapers

The "Wallpapers" subcategory contains downloadable wallpapers for both a computer or a smart device, though there are no Pikmin-themed wallpapers.

Printables

The "Printables" category has a collection of printable PDF files. The files are split into three subcategories: "Cards", "Crafts", and "Print and Play".

Cards

The "Cards" subcategory is full of printable files that can be turned in to cards/invitations. There are no Pikmin-related printables in this subcategory.

Crafts

The "Crafts" subcategory contains printable files that can be crafted into fun designs. The following table will list all Pikmin-related crafts in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Paper Pikmin	File:PN Crafts Paper Pikmin.jpg	Paper Pikmin Pikmin are adorable plantlike creatures, small in size and BIG on adventure. Pikmin come in different types, each with distinct abilities. Red Pikmin, for example, display especially pronounced fighting spirits and curiosity! You can create your very own origami Red Pikmin in this fun papercraft activity.
Pikmin bookmark	File:PN Crafts Pikmin bookmark.jpg	Pikmin bookmark In this free online craft, you can create and decorate a bookmark full of adorable little Pikmin and other decorations inspired by the Pikmin series of video games. This printable craft can get a little tricky, so we recommend asking a parent or other adult for help.
Pikmin garden markers are here	File:PN Crafts Pikmin garden markers are here.jpg	Pikmin garden markers are here Got any plants to plant this spring? It can be tough to tell which budding buds are which—they all kinda look alike when they start to sprout. Luckily, the plant-like creatures known as Pikmin are here to help keep your garden in order. Just label these markers, then stick ‘em in the dirt so you can identify what’s growing where!

Print and Play

The "Print and Play" subcategory has an assortment of printable files that are activity-based, such as word-searches and mazes, and posters. The following table will list all Pikmin-related print and plays in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Pikmin Printable Activity Sheet for Kids	File:PN PaP Pikmin Printable Activity Sheet for Kids.jpg	Printable activity sheet: Pikmin Pikmin are tiny, plantlike creatures in the Pikmin series of games. This springtime printable sheet includes four fun activity inspired by these adorable creatures. You can do a word search, a count-and-match activity, and more. You can even draw your own Pikmin!
Pikmin pals	File:PN PaP Pikmin pals.jpg	Pikmin pals Pikmin are tiny, plantlike creatures that you can grow, pluck, guide, and use to overpower enemies! In this free online craft, you can download and print coloring pages featuring some heroes from the Pikmin series of games, like Oatchi, Captain Olimar, and more. You can keep your eye out for more printable activities inspired by Pikmin on Play Nintendo!
Creature feature	File:PN PaP Creature feature.jpg	Creature feature Pikmin are tiny, plantlike creatures that you can grow, pluck, guide, and use to overpower enemies! In this free online craft, you can print a bunch of sheets to color in some of the wildlife from the Pikmin series of games like Bulborb, Wollyhop, Fiery Blowhog, Iridescent Flint Beetle, and Snagret. You can keep your eye out for more printable activities inspired by Pikmin on Play Nintendo!
Pikmin...in color!	File:PN PaP Pikmin...in color!.jpg	Pikmin...in color! Pikmin are tiny, plantlike creatures that you can grow, pluck, guide, and use to overpower enemies! In this free online craft, you can print a bunch of sheets to color in: White Pikmin, Purple Pikmin, Ice Pikmin, and Glow Pikmin. You can keep your eye out for more Pikmin inspired printable activities on Play Nintendo!
Pikmin coloring pages	File:PN PaP Pikmin coloring pages.jpg	Pikmin coloring pages Pikmin are tiny, plantlike creatures that you can grow, pluck, guide, and overpower enemies with! In this free online craft, you can print a bunch of sheets to color in: Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Rock Pikmin, and Winged Pikmin. You can keep your eye out for more Pikmin-inspired printable activities on their way to Play Nintendo!
Pikmin printable fun	File:PN PaP Pikmin printable fun.jpg	Pikmin printable fun You can play and explore with the Pikmin, a group of plantlike creatures from the Pikmin 4 game for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. This free online printable activity sheet includes a word search, maze challenge, drawing activity, and more!
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Print and Play Colorful Headbands	File:PN PaP Pikmin 3 Deluxe Print and Play Colorful Headbands.jpg	You can be a Pikmin! Pikmin are adorable, plant-like creatures that have different colors and abilities. You can pretend to be a Pikmin with an adorable, plant-like headband! This beginner-level craft is inspired by the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game now available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

News

The "News" category contains articles regarding new game releases, general news, tips & tricks, and comics. These can be filtered through on this category, though there is no Pikmin content in the "news" or "comics" articles, despite there being a Pikmin comic. There is Pikmin content in the "game releases" and "tips & tricks" sections. The following table will list all Pikmin-related news in the order listed on the website.

Name	Image	Description	Link
Pikmin 4 co-op tips (Tips & Tricks)	File:PN News Pikmin 4 co-op tips.jpg	Pikmin 4 co-op tips You can bring a friend along on the adventure in the Pikmin 4 game, available now exclusively for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Here are five fantastic tips (plus one bonus tip) to help you get started in the game. You can learn about multiplayer gameplay, Co-op Mode, Dandori battles, the new Rewind Time feature, and a Rescue Pup named Oatchi!
All about Pikmin! (Tips & Tricks)	File:PN News All about Pikmin!.jpg	All about Pikmin! To succeed in the Pikmin 4 game for the Nintendo Switch system, you’ll have to balance caring for your Pikmin with leading them into dangerous situations. This guide can help you determine which types of Pikmin is the right one for the job!
A fresh crop of Pikmin have arrived! (Game Releases)	File:PN News A fresh crop of Pikmin have arrived!.jpg	A fresh crop of Pikmin have arrived! You can raise a crop of plantlike Pikmin and guide them on an endearing expedition in the Pikmin 4 game, available now for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. These small creatures can help you navigate a world that looks larger-than-life from a pint-sized perspective! You can also give the adventure a try with a free Nintendo eShop demo!
6 Need-to-Know Tips for Pikmin 3 Deluxe (Tips & Tricks)	File:PN News 6 Need-to-Know Tips for Pikmin 3 Deluxe.jpg	Helpful hints for Story Mode Your adventure through the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game starts in Story Mode, where your main objective is finding fruits. Here a few tips and tricks on how to help make the most of it!
What Can Each Pikmin Do in Pikmin 3 Deluxe (Tips & Tricks)	File:PN News The right Pikmin for the job.jpg	The right Pikmin for the job Different Pikmin have different strengths and weaknesses in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game. In order to overcome obstacles and defeat creatures on an alien planet, you’ll need to figure out which Pikmin are needed for which jobs!
Fun Features in Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Now Available (Game Releases)	File:PN News Fun Features in Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Now Available.jpg	A plucky Pikmin adventure awaits! Three brave explorers land on planet PNF-404 on a mission to find food for their starving home planet. After a crash landing, these explorers must work with Pikmin to reunite and complete their mission. You can join the adventure in the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game, now available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system. Plus, you can download the free demo from Nintendo eShop to give the game a try!
Nintendo Earth Day Tips 2016 (Tips & Tricks)	File:PN News Nintendo Earth Day Tips 2016.jpg	Earth day, every day The Pikmin’s home planet, PNF-404, is lush and green—just like Earth. There are little things we can do every day to keep our planet as green as theirs.
Best Nintendo 3DS and Wii U DLC (Tips & Tricks)	File:PN News Best Nintendo 3DS and Wii U DLC.jpg	Our top picks for games with DLC Did you know that many games get new content after they’re released? We call this downloadable content (or DLC for short). Let the fun continue!

Play Nintendo - YouTube

Play Nintendo is also on YouTube, an official Nintendo channel aimed for children. It features "game trailers, shows and other fun videos", as well as gameplay videos and kid-themed activities. Whilst the channel features multiple Nintendo-related content, just like the website, it does feature a handful of Pikmin-themed content; some of which are exclusive to the channel. Quite a few Pikmin content are a part of a larger collection, though there are a handful of one-off videos/shorts.

Meet the Characters!

Meet the Characters! is a collection of videos centred around multiple Nintendo characters, including the Pikmin. Currently, there are only 2 episodes in this ongoing series on the Pikmin themselves, and both are quite long in length. These videos are narrated by Jordan, who also does multiple other Play Nintendo narrations. The following table will list these episodes in order of release.

Title	Thumbnail	Description	Link
Small But Mighty 🥰💪Meet the Pikmin! Ep 1 (11:35)	File:PN Meet the Pikmin 1.jpg	The episode is broken down into key segments. The first segment is about a general overview of the Pikmin, showing gameplay clips, such as combat and area exploration. Then the video explains about the Ice Pikmin, White Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, and Rock Pikmin, before explaining about Bulborb and ending with Oatchi.
Meet the Pikmin Types 😲 (Red, Winged, Glow, Purple) Ep. 2 (8:34)	File:PN Meet the Pikmin 2.jpg	This episode is also broken down into key segments. After another brief overview of the Pikmin that will be discussed in this video, the video talks about Red Pikmin, Winged Pikmin, Glow Pikmin, and then Purple Pikmin. It ends with a segment on Captain Olimar and Moss; specially about their meeting and Olimar's attempt to escape the planet.

Pikmin Safari

Pikmin Safari is a 3 episode series narrated by a "Winston Chumley", where he talks the viewer through an area. Alph is the leader used to travel through each area, and he is sometimes accompanied by some Pikmin. Half of the video will be seen from his POV, using the KopPad's camera function, and the other half will be from a regular gameplay view. Each video is roughly 2:30 long. Each video starts of with an intro lasting about 25 seconds, where Winston introduces himself and the outline of the series. The following table will list these episodes in order of release.

Title	Thumbnail	Description	Link
Pikmin Safari: Garden of Hope (2:46)	File:PN Pikmin Safari Garden of Hope.jpg	In the Garden of Hope, Alph heads across the brown fragment bridge and meets the Dwarf Bulborbs and Bulborb. He accidentally wakes it up and flees during the process. He runs around the southern part of the area, where he walks past the electric gate in the Skutterchuck-infested section. The scene cuts to Alph entering the northern half of the area, past the now-destroyed cinder block, where he encounters a data file. After a brief explanation on data files by the narrator, Alph spots a White Spectralids (which is referred to as a "White Spectralid") before seeing some Blue Pikmin fighting a nearby Waddlepus. The video ends with Alph arriving back to the landing site, where the narrator explains about the Onion.
Pikmin Safari: Tropical Wilds (2:20)	File:PN Pikmin Safari Tropical Wilds.jpg	In the Tropical Wilds, Alph starts his journey at the northern point of the area, near the small moat, where he immediately encounters a Peckish Aristocrab. After tacking a whack from its crystal claw, Alph flees until he encounters a Burgeoning Spiderwort. He then heads south to meet a Pyroclasmic Slooch, and after taking some damage from it, heads towards the west where he finds a Shaggy Long Legs. The video ends with Alph attacking the arachnorb with some Pikmin.
Pikmin Safari: Tundra (2:30)	File:PN Pikmin Safari Tundra.jpg	In the Distant Tundra, Alph travels across the double-fragment bridge from the landing site and turns left. He enters the section previously blocked off by an electric gate and encounters a Whiptongue Bulborb. He then flees down the slide before encountering the previously-passed Swooping Snitchbug. The scene then cuts to inside the Yellow Pikmin cave, where Alph now has a squad of Pikmin. He exits the cave, heads left and fights a Joustmite, and upon its defeat, Alph heads into the nearby water and meets some Water Dumples – though some drowning Pikmin can be heard in the background...

Pikmin "quiz" videos

The following videos are a part of larger playlists, generally focused on quizzing the viewer. These videos are not wholly Pikmin themed, but they do feature Pikmin videos in them. They are often alongside other franchises such as Mario or Kirby. The following table will list these quiz-style video, along with their questions and answers. The question options will be listed, and by hovering over them (desktop) or tapping them (mobile), the correct answer will be revealed.

Title & Description	Thumbnail	Questions & Answers	Link
Pikmin 3 Deluxe — Do You Know Your Nintendo Episode 5 "Fun Nintendo QUIZZES!" playlist This is a part of the "Fun Nintendo QUIZZES!" playlist, which features content from multiple Nintendo franchises. In the 55 second video, it asks 3 questions:	File:PN YT DYKYNE5.jpg	What's the name of the crew's botanist? The question showcases a picture of the botanist in question What Pikmin type digs the quickest? Images of all 7 Pikmin types are shown at the bottom of the screen What do explorers call this fruit? The question shows a lemon being scanned in the S.S. Drake
TEST YOUR PIKMIN FOCUS! 🤔😸 "5-Second Focus Challenge" playlist This is a part of the "5-Second Focus Challenge" playlist, which tasks the viewer with watching and memorising a 5-second video before being asked a question about it. There are 3 questions in total, going from easy, to medium, then to hard. The first video features a handful of each Pikmin type; the second video has Winged Pikmin sprouts, Yellow Pikmin whacking an electric gate, and Alph and Brittany with some Winged Pikmin; the third video features Blue Pikmin carrying a Face Wrinkler, Sunseed Berry, and a Water Dumple.	File:PN TY TYPF.jpg	Round 1: How many Rock Pikmin did you see in the clip? A. 2 Rock Pikmin /\ B. 3 Rock Pikmin /\ C. 4 Rock Pikmin /\ D. 5 Rock Pikmin Round 2: How many time did the yellow[sic] Pikmin hit the gate? A. 5 times /\ B. 6 times /\ C. 7 times /\ D. 9 times Round 3: How many blue[sic] Pikmin were seen carrying the face wrinkler[sic] (also known as a lemon)? A. 3 Pikmin /\ B. 4 Pikmin /\ C. 5 Pikmin /\ D. 6 Pikmin

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