From hands-on impressions to crafty creative competitions, see what's going on in the Nintendo Labo community!
The search for Europe’s greatest Nintendo Labo creations and customisations!
A huge thanks to everyone who took part in the Nintendo Labo Creators Contest.
Each winner per category will receive the grand prize: a custom-painted Nintendo Switch system, as well as other cool prizes.
The European winners
Let's take a look at the European winners as chosen by the Nintendo Labo development team.
Creation winner
Labo Alien Game
by José Julio from Spain
Entrant's description:
“Using the vibration of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, we have created a game that dispenses table tennis balls through a funnel. The balls are supposed to be aliens. We shot at them pressing the button while they fall. The IR Motion Camera detects it and we get points. My daughters have helped me decorating the game, so the whole family has really enjoyed the project.”
What the Nintendo Labo development team said:
"We really like the idea of using the Joy-Con’s HD Rumble to make the balls fall. Using the IR Motion Camera to capture the ball's movement as they fall was also inspired. This game looks like a lot of fun too – we'd love to give it a try!"
Customisation winner
Luigi's Little Mansion
by Jordi Lamarca from Spain
Entrant’s description:
“I developed the Mansion with cardboard folds and tabs, based on trial and error, using a pencil, a, ruler a cutter and no glue. My three-year old daughter and I love playing Luigi’s Mansion. Our Tomo is called ‘Pepito’.”
What the Nintendo Labo development team said:
"This submission was beautifully customised right down to the small details and shows a great degree of craftmanship. We loved all the ideas in this piece: from the gate that opens when you turn the dial, to the fluorescent paint that reveals a Boo floating about when it gets dark. The fact that you can take it apart, look inside the mansion and still use it as a Toy-Con House is really impressive!"
Kids (aged 3-12) winner
Bowser's Castle (customised Toy-Con House)
by Fabrice Doberva from France
Entrant’s description:
“A custom Toy-Con House made to look like Bowser's Castle.”
What the Nintendo Labo development team said:
"We really liked how much detail has gone into this piece, and admire that the overall colour scheme is both pleasing and balanced. The four towers look thick and sturdy and like what you'd expect on a castle. Very impressive! We bet Bowser would be happy with it too!"
The UK finalists
And here are the finalists for the UK. Each finalist will receive a custom-painted Joy-Con Pair, a trophy and Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit.
UK Creation finalist
Labo Cato
by Vicky Cole
What the judges said:
"This design is both interactive and fun, showcasing the abilities of the Nintendo Switch when combined with the external creativity that you can put it in. The clever use of coloured film to change the light makes the cat really come to life. We particularly liked that it not only acts as a game, it is also a little house for a cat to play in. Lovely effective decoration, too. Well done!"
The creations in this category were judged by James Burton of X Robots and Tinufel Cosplay.
UK Customisation winner
Crabo
by Alan Taylor
What the judges said:
"We really love how the crab RC Car has been modified to have moving crab legs and how its moving sideways, rather than its conventional forward and backward approach. This customisation went above and beyond to show how Nintendo Labo can be customised beyond what is provided in the box and how you’re not limited to the shape, size, cardboard and direction of movement.”
The creations in this category were judged by Jamie Jo Burns and Tom Burns, the hosts of the Nintendo Labo UK YouTube channel.
UK Kids (aged 3-12) winner
Nintendo Labo Fish
by Isaac Freeman
What the judges said:
"This is amazing! We would definitely get this!"
The creations in this category were judged by Harrison and Con from Kidzcoolit.