How to get next year's special reward, without the end of the year stress.
As every North American Club Nintendo member probably knows, trying to accumulate 600 coins a year can be pretty tiring, especially when Nintendo’s release schedule is dominated with family-friendly titles that core gamers may not be interested in buying.
It's important to note that Platinum status has nothing to do with the number of coins you have in reserve when June rolls around. Earning platinum status means you earned at least 600 coins in that Club Nintendo year (July 1 - June 30), regardless of the number you have in reserve at the start and end of the year. For example, if you enter the year with 300 coins, you should have 900 coins by the end of the following year, assuming you don’t buy any prizes.
With each passing year, gamers are finding it increasingly difficult to collect enough coins to reach Platinum status, and too often end up in a panic at year's end. With that in mind, we have put together some tips and advice to reach that special status next year without any last minute stress, as well as a sample list of games for the upcoming year that can easily propel you pass the mark.
