Do you think you have what it takes to become the next Nintendo World Champion? You'll soon have an opportunity to prove yourself.

The 2017 Nintendo World Championship tournament will take place on Oct. 7 in New York at Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom, Nintendo announced Tuesday.

Starting Aug. 19, Best Buy stores will host qualifying events in eight locations around the country. Players will be divided into two groups based on their age, and everyone will play Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS.

Those 12 and younger will play as Mario on the Nintendo DS "Luigi's Mansion" course using Standard Kart, Standard Wheels, and Super Glider. Those 13 and older will play as Bowser on the Game Boy Advance "Bowser Castle 1" course using Standard Kart, Standard Wheels, and Super Glider.

"The player with the best Time Trial entry in each age group at the end of the two-day event at each location will qualify for the Nintendo World Championships 2017," Nintendo wrote. Finalists will each receive a $400 gift card, plus two plane tickets to New York City, and a four-night hotel stay.

During the actual Nintendo World Championship event in New York, players will "battle their way through a variety of games," Nintendo wrote. The first place winner will receive a championship trophy valued at $2,780 while the second and third place winners will each receive medals valued at $100.

Nintendo said it plans to share more information about ticket availability for the New York Championship Event in the "coming weeks."

The 2017 qualifying rounds will take place at the times and locations listed below. Note that participation in the qualifying events is on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to get there on time.

610 Exterior St. Bronx, NY 10451

Aug. 19-20

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

181 Curtner Ave. San Jose, CA 95125

Aug. 19-20

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

3675 Pacific Coast Highway. Torrance, CA 90505

Aug. 26-27

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

2301 Howard St. Evanston, IL, 60202

Aug. 26-27

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

9378 N. Central Expressway. Dallas, TX 75231

Sept. 2-3

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

1000 W. 78th St. Richfield, MN, 55423

Sept. 2-3

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

4001 W. 20th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33012

Sept. 9-10

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

17364 Southcenter Parkway. Tukwila, WA 98188

Sept. 9-10

Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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