Nintendo of America has launched the My Nintendo Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Cozy Dream Sweepstakes, a limited-time promotional giveaway tied to the My Nintendo rewards program.
The sweepstakes, administered through My Nintendo and requiring a Nintendo Account, offers fans themed merchandise and runs on a defined entry schedule.
Tomodachi Life itself is a Nintendo title that originally launched on Nintendo 3DS and remains part of Nintendo’s broader catalog as the company continues to support digital services such as My Nintendo, Nintendo Account and the Nintendo eShop for modern platforms like Nintendo Switch.
Key takeaways (journalistic summary of official rules)
- No purchase necessary: Nintendo of America clearly states that no purchase or payment is required to enter or win and that purchases will not improve odds of winning.
- Sponsor and eligibility: The sweepstakes is sponsored by Nintendo of America, and is open to residents of the 50 U.S. states, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are age 13 or older at time of entry; entrants under the legal age of majority must obtain parental or guardian consent.
- Sweepstakes period and entry limits: The entry window opens April 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT and closes July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
Each person may submit up to five entries by redeeming 10 Platinum Points per entry on the My Nintendo sweepstakes page after signing in with a Nintendo Account.
- Winner selection and notification: A random drawing will be conducted on or about August 7, 2026 in Redmond, WA to choose five potential winners.
Potential winners will be notified by email on or about August 14, 2026 and must respond within five days and complete required release forms to claim prizes.
Prizes and conditions
Five winners will each receive a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream-themed package: cozy slippers (multiple sizes), an adult unisex hoodie (XS–3XL), and a themed water bottle.
The total aggregate approximate retail value (ARV) listed for all prizes is $905.00 USD.
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Canadian winners must also correctly answer a time-limited, skill-testing question before receiving a prize, as required under applicable Canadian rules.
Legal and privacy notes
The sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
Entrants’ data is handled under Nintendo’s published privacy policies for U.S. and Canadian residents.
Winners grant Nintendo permission to use their name, city/state of residence and likeness for promotional purposes where permitted by law.
How to enter right now
To enter, register or sign in to a Nintendo Account, visit the My Nintendo rewards page for the Cozy Dream Sweepstakes and redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry (maximum five entries per person).
For full terms, potential entrants should review the official rules posted on the My Nintendo sweepstakes page or request a printed copy from Nintendo of America.
This summary is based on the official Sweepstakes rules published by Nintendo of America and verified entry and prize details contained in that notice.
The sweepstakes, administered through My Nintendo and requiring a Nintendo Account, offers fans themed merchandise and runs on a defined entry schedule.
Tomodachi Life itself is a Nintendo title that originally launched on Nintendo 3DS and remains part of Nintendo’s broader catalog as the company continues to support digital services such as My Nintendo, Nintendo Account and the Nintendo eShop for modern platforms like Nintendo Switch.
Key takeaways (journalistic summary of official rules)
- No purchase necessary: Nintendo of America clearly states that no purchase or payment is required to enter or win and that purchases will not improve odds of winning.
- Sponsor and eligibility: The sweepstakes is sponsored by Nintendo of America, and is open to residents of the 50 U.S. states, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are age 13 or older at time of entry; entrants under the legal age of majority must obtain parental or guardian consent.
- Sweepstakes period and entry limits: The entry window opens April 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT and closes July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
Each person may submit up to five entries by redeeming 10 Platinum Points per entry on the My Nintendo sweepstakes page after signing in with a Nintendo Account.
- Winner selection and notification: A random drawing will be conducted on or about August 7, 2026 in Redmond, WA to choose five potential winners.
Potential winners will be notified by email on or about August 14, 2026 and must respond within five days and complete required release forms to claim prizes.
Prizes and conditions
Five winners will each receive a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream-themed package: cozy slippers (multiple sizes), an adult unisex hoodie (XS–3XL), and a themed water bottle.
The total aggregate approximate retail value (ARV) listed for all prizes is $905.00 USD.
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Canadian winners must also correctly answer a time-limited, skill-testing question before receiving a prize, as required under applicable Canadian rules.
Legal and privacy notes
The sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
Entrants’ data is handled under Nintendo’s published privacy policies for U.S. and Canadian residents.
Winners grant Nintendo permission to use their name, city/state of residence and likeness for promotional purposes where permitted by law.
How to enter right now
To enter, register or sign in to a Nintendo Account, visit the My Nintendo rewards page for the Cozy Dream Sweepstakes and redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry (maximum five entries per person).
For full terms, potential entrants should review the official rules posted on the My Nintendo sweepstakes page or request a printed copy from Nintendo of America.
This summary is based on the official Sweepstakes rules published by Nintendo of America and verified entry and prize details contained in that notice.