What Was Nintendo Doing in 1889?

Ever wondered what Nintendo was doing way back in 1889? It might surprise you that their journey didn’t start with video games.

Let’s dive into the fascinating history of Nintendo’s origins.

A Surprising Start Before Video Games

Believe it or not, Nintendo didn’t start in the video game business. Instead, they began as a small company making playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. That’s right, long before Mario and Zelda, Nintendo was all about traditional card games!

The company was founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi and initially focused on handmade playing cards for a game called Hanafuda. These card games were incredibly popular in Japan, and Nintendo quickly became a household name for quality playing cards.

Turning Pixels into Prizes with Playbite

Fast forward to today, and Nintendo has evolved into one of the most innovative and beloved video game companies in the world. And guess what? You can now blend your love for Nintendo with the joy of winning prizes through Playbite. By downloading the Playbite app, you get to play casual mobile games and earn rewards. How cool is that?

Among the many prizes up for grabs, you can win Nintendo eShop Gift Cards. So, not only do you get to have fun playing games on Playbite, but you also stand a chance to enjoy more of what Nintendo offers. It’s like hitting two Goombas with one shell!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!

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