Giant Mario Coins Hidden in Aussie CBDs
Posted by Brad Long
Nintendo holding strange new contest to win copies of New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Live in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane? Haven't got much to do between Tuesday the 1st and Friday the 4th of December? Like looking for stuff? Well, you're in luck! Nintendo Australia are hiding coins in each of the three Central Business Districts in honour of the recent release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Each day's coins will have clues appearing in the previous day's commuter newspaper mX to assist treasure hunters in finding the bounty. The first ten people to find the four coins will win a copy of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and the following ten people will snag $50 in cold hard cash! Anyone younger than 16 will need a competent adult with them.
Certainly a strange contest, but should be a lot of fun if you have the time to spare. We'd certainly like to see some snapshots of the giant coins!
[via nintendo.com.au]
#1
TwilightV said:
I wish they had promos like that in my area... XP
#2
mrlimbo said:
Whats a "CBD" ????
#3
Wiiman94 said:
With this on, me living in the city.. I have to go to school... first good thing nintendo has ever done down under, and its not on a weekend..
#4
TwilightV said:
Central Business District?
#5
Nathan said:
Wiiman, forget school. Oh yeah, and they never have these special events and such in Tassie..
#6
Aviator said:
i might be able to get to it on friday as i finish school for the year at 12
#7
V8_Ninja said:
This is...odd. That's all I can really say.
#8
zemulii said:
No way, this is a great idea!
#9
timp29 said:
Damn, I didn't get an MX today
#10
Raylax said:
I like the idea. Prize is a bit weak though, considering the task (I'd've thought they'd give a Wii too or something). tbh I'd probably just keep the coin and then sell it for a lot more money on eBay in ten year's time when it becomes rare collectible merch
#11
Percentful said:
I would do this if it would happen anywhere near me.
#12
pinta_vodki said:
Huh, strange? I think the contest is pretty cool.
#13
TehGamerXeo said:
Man, why does it just have to be in Australia? grr.
#14
Chunky_Droid said:
Central Business District
@Aviator: Apparently you need to find all 4 coins on all 4 days.... seems a bit excessive just to get one Wii game, but it sounds fun nethertheless
#15
Peacock said:
but people could see them spreading them around the city
#16
Big_A2 said:
@TehXeo: Becuase we always get screwed over with everything else.
#17
MarioPartyFan999 said:
I hate the big cities!! They always get the good stuff. Do something in Western Australia for once Nintendo!!
#18
Feld0 said:
Do you get to keep the coin?
#19
Chunky_Droid said:
@Feld0: No, you just need to tell the rep of all 4 locations
#20
wariothestario said:
This contest sounds really weird.