Nintendo World Championships 2017



Nintendo World Championships 2017 is the third Nintendo World Championships. The Qualifiers take place around the United States in select Best Buy through August and Early September with the finalists competing in New York on October 7. The competition has added an under 13 age division

Qualifiers
To qualify, players will have to compete in a qualifying round in Mario Kart 7 at certain Best Buys around the United States. Fastest times will then be entered for the main event.

The under 13 division has to play as Mario with the Standard Kart, Standard Wheels and Super Glider on a Time Trial in DS Luigi's Mansion.

The 13 and older division has to play as Bowser with the Standard Kart, Standard Wheels and Super Glider on a Time Trial in GBA Bowser Castle 1.

In addition, there will be demos for the upcoming Super Mario Odyssey and Metroid: Samus Returns as well as the opportunity to earn some My Nintendo point

Locations
August 19 and 20 August 26 and 27 September 2 and 3 September 9 and 10
 * New York
 * SF Bay Area
 * Chicago
 * Los Angeles
 * Minneapolis
 * Dallas
 * Seattle
 * Miami

Main Event
The main event will take the eight finalists from each location and have them compete in a tournament on October 7 at Manhattan Center’s Grand Ballroom in New York City. It is currently unknown what games will be played but,