Reggie explains

Nintendo of America's President and COO, Reggie Fils-Aime, gives you the full scoop about this awesome Club Nintendo offer.

Here's how it works:

Buy and register

1.

1. Join Club Nintendo

2. Buy Mario Kart 8 and register it with Club Nintendo by 7/31/14:

If you buy the packaged version, find the Club Nintendo insert inside, and then enter the registration code on the Club Nintendo website

If you buy the game from Nintendo eShop, link your Wii U console to your Club Nintendo account prior to buying the game to qualify for this offer

If you buy the Mario Kart 8 Wii U Deluxe Set, simply link your Wii U console to your Club Nintendo account to register the game*

*If you register through a linked account, the purchase may take up to a full day to appear on your Club Nintendo account

Choose your free game

2.

1. Log in to your Club Nintendo account"

2. Click "Select Your Free Game" in your To-Do list

3. Choose the game you want

4. Get the download code

*Make sure you claim your free game on the Club Nintendo site before 8/31/14

Download your free game!

3.

1. Connect to the Internet on your Wii U and go to Nintendo eShop

2. Select "Enter Download Code" at the top of the screen

3. Download your game and enjoy*

*Remember: the code expires after 9/30/14, so be sure to download your game from Nintendo eShop before that date