Saving Hyrule usually involves ancient temples, dangerous monsters, and at least one suspiciously complicated puzzle. Nintendo’s latest Zelda-themed quest is a little more relaxed.
Play Nintendo has released a free The Legend of Zelda Bingo Quest activity sheet that turns everyday summer experiences into objectives worthy of an adventurer. Players mark off each square after completing its activity, with the goal of collecting five spaces in a row. The center Korok symbol serves as a free space, giving everyone a small head start.
The printable card features a parchment-style design and artwork of Toon Link, making it look a bit like a quest notice pulled from the world of The Wind Waker. Instead of defeating bosses or hunting for Triforce shards, however, the board asks players to complete real-world activities.
Some of the quests are simple, such as solving a puzzle, listening to a new song, helping make dinner, or wearing something new. Others encourage players to head outside by going swimming, visiting a beach, looking for bugs, building a sandcastle, riding a horse, or going on a hike. There are also a few open-ended challenges, including finding treasure, making a new friend, helping a friend, and simply being brave.
It is clearly designed with younger Zelda fans and families in mind, but there is nothing stopping longtime players from joining in. In fact, trying to finish the entire board could make for a fun family challenge during a vacation, camping trip, or the final weeks before school begins again.
The complete list of quests includes:
Touch grass, ride a horse, find treasure, help make dinner, make a mud pie, look for bugs, find a feather, visit a beach, read a book, build a sandcastle, help a friend, solve a puzzle, make a new friend, be brave, go swimming, go for a hike, build a pillow fort, wear something new, make a craft, sit by a campfire, enjoy a cold treat, listen to a new song, play an instrument, and read a map.
Nintendo recommends asking an adult for help with any outdoor activities. To get started, fans only need to download the PDF from Play Nintendo, print it on paper, and grab a crayon or marker for checking off completed quests.
It may not reward players with a Heart Container or a shiny new piece of equipment, but it is a charming excuse to turn an ordinary summer day into a small adventure. The free Legend of Zelda Bingo Quest printable is available now through Play Nintendo.
