There are actually many ways to earn Stars, and some of them are easily overlooked:- Welcome bonus: 250 Stars. You get this one when you first register to the Club.
- Hardware registration: 500 to 1000 Stars, depending on the console you bought.
- Software registration: 100 to 250 Stars, depending on which console the game is for, and the game's RRP.
- Stars bonus: go to "my account", "stars bonus", and select the games you're interested in buying at launch. If you register these games within 2 weeks of their launch, you'll get 50 bonus Stars.
- Surveys: not systematic, but if you want a shot at these 50 Stars, buy a game around launch and if you're in luck, you'll eventually get a notification.
- Virtual Console & WiiWare surveys: provided your console is linked to your Club Nintendo account, visit "my account" after purchasing the game, and you'll find a link to a survey worth 50 Stars.
- Present: 50 Stars on your birthday.
Tips:
- Your stars expire after 2 years, so I suggest you make a note in your calendar.
- Don't wait too long to register your games: GameCube/GBA games are no longer accepted, nor are DS/Wii games older than 3.5 years.
- If you really want that gold statue of Link, getting those points to buy a Virtual Console game on a whim is a big setback. Set yourself a goal and stick to it.
- Check the Club often: rewards in the 1000 Star range appear regulary, but disappear fairly quickly.
