Nintendo Badge Arcade Electronic Manual
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To start playing Nintendo Badge Arcade, download the game from the Nintendo eShop on your 3DS or 2DS system. Once installed, open the game and follow the on-screen instructions to begin collecting badges.
If Nintendo Badge Arcade crashes or freezes, try restarting your 3DS system. Ensure your system firmware is up-to-date. If the problem persists, try redownloading the game from the Nintendo eShop.
Badges collected in Nintendo Badge Arcade can be used to customize your 3DS Home Menu. Simply select the badges from your collection and drag them to the desired location on your Home Menu.
Badges collected in Nintendo Badge Arcade are tied to the Nintendo Network ID on your 3DS system. They cannot be directly transferred to another system, but performing a system transfer will move all data, including badges, to the new system.
You can earn free plays in Nintendo Badge Arcade by participating in the Practice Catcher mode. Successfully completing practice sessions may grant you free plays, which can be used in the main arcade.
If badges disappear, ensure your system is connected to the internet and try restarting it. If they still don't appear, check the Badge Box in the Badge Arcade to see if they are stored there.
Updates for Nintendo Badge Arcade can be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop. If an update is available, it will be prompted automatically when you start the game, or you can manually check for updates through the eShop.
Check your internet connection and ensure your 3DS system is connected to Wi-Fi. If you continue to face issues, the servers might be undergoing maintenance. Visit the Nintendo website for server status updates.
To delete badges, open the Badge Box in Nintendo Badge Arcade and select the badges you wish to remove. Follow the prompts to confirm and delete them from your collection.
If badges are lost, check the Badge Box to see if they are stored there. Unfortunately, if they are not recoverable through the game, there is no official method to restore lost badges unless they reappear in future arcade events.