Well, ladies and gentleman, the end of an era is upon us. Club Nintendo is coming to a close, but not before Nintendo gives us one last shot to spend our hard-earned coins. The Japanese company's final, enormous offering of rewards contains some truly enticing prospects, but with 117 digital and 13 physical options to choose from, where should you invest your coins?

Let's Get Physical

At its peak, Club Nintendo offered some of the finest physical Nintendo goodies this side of Japan. Unfortunately, this final round of physical rewards isn't cut from the same cloth as, say,  a retro Game & Watch handheld or a set of hanafuda cards, but there are still some very attractive items to choose from.

The Cream of the Crop

Across the physical and digital rewards Nintendo has released for this Club Nintendo farewell, two items stand out with their price alone. 800 coins is a lot to spend on any reward, but you might just convince yourself to part with that hefty chunk of change in lieu of the reward program's imminent closure.

Majora's Mask Messenger Bag (800) - Okay, so this thing is pretty flippin' cool. The iconic Skull Kid subtly adorns this fashion accessory, and if you're the messenger bag type or simply can't control your excitement for the impending Majora's Mask 3D, this is one is for you. It's sure to sell out fast, so get clicking.

Fierce Deity Link Jigsaw Puzzle (800) - Another reward designed with Mask fanatics in mind, this puzzle is made up of 300 pieces of unadulterated spoilers. Of course, with Club Nintendo promising shipping within 2-5 months, even Majora's Mask virgins should have plenty of time to play through the game's 3DS remastering before they turn their attention to this puzzle.

Paper Power

If Majora's Mask isn't quite your jam, but you still want something to stare fondly at before bed, look no further than this assortment of carefully compressed and colored fibers.

Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set #2 (700) - This set takes the top spot almost singlehandedly because of its awesome NES-style Duck Hunt poster, but anybody on the fence merely has to peer into the eyes of the ever-alluring Shulk to know this set is the pick of the bunch.

2013 Platinum Reward 3-Poster Set (700) - Back by popular demand, this set features a glorious pixelated  Year of Luigi design alongside the absolutely breathtaking beauty of two Pikmin and Wind Waker posters. Most dedicated Clubbers likely have this set already, but for 700 coins it's hard to beat the sheer quality on display here.

Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set #1 (700) - Another Club Nintendo revival, this set stars Rosalina, Villager, and Pit alongside several of their Smash brethren. They're nice and all, and the Super Mario Galaxy homage is appreciated, but the real Super Smash Bros. hotness is poster set #2.

2016 Desktop Calendar (400) - This reasonably priced reward is perfect for adding a dash of Nintendo flair to your desk or table, and Mario & friends look great in their traditional Japanese garb. Classy, but you probably won't use it much past December 2016.

 

What Time is It? GAME TIME.

Not interested in posters? Can't afford that Majora's Mask swag? Nintendo has you covered. The Japanese company's final array of Club Nintendo game downloads includes 117 titles across Wii, Wii U, and 3DS, and holy guacamole are there some gems.

 Best Value

This Club Nintendo blowout has all sorts of games to choose from. But for someone looking to get the most out of their coins, these are the titles you should look at first.

Wii U:

Golden Sun (200) - A recent addition to the Wii U Virtual Console, Golden Sun is a GBA classic boasting over 20 hours of RPG greatness for a measly 200 coins. Sure, it might be more ideal to have on 3DS, but with still Nintendo ignoring the pleas of millions of its fans you'll just have to settle into your gamepad groove and lose yourself in Golden Sun from the comfort of your home. Oh, woe is you.

Paper Mario (250) - Okay, okay, so this is technically available on Wii Virtual Console, but if you've never experienced this N64 classic it's more than worth the extra step of booting your Wii U into Wii mode. Many Paper Mario fans will tell you this is their favorite installment in the series, so fork over those coins and see what all the fuss is about.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (250) - Yeah, yeah, another Wii VC game. But for those of you looking to pinch some pennies and still keep up with the conversation, grabbing the N64 version of Majora's Mask for 250 coins here will save you over $40 when the game hits 3DS later this month. Either way, this is a Zelda game you'll want to play.

3DS:

Kid Icarus: Uprising (700 coins) - Overlooked by many because of its higher retail price and rumors of frustrating controls, Uprising is well worth your coins if you have a penchant for 3D action and witty dialogue. It's out of print, too, so you'll save yourself upwards of $60 by grabbing it from Club Nintendo.

Super Mario 3D Land (600) - Many Club Nintendo members will already own this brilliant 3DS game, but anyone who doesn't would be wise to take a long, hard look at the handheld's greatest Mario game yet. Bursting with endlessly replayable content, Super Mario 3D Land is the game the 3DS was built to play, and is an absolute must-own on the system.

Star Fox 64 3D (700)- Another 3DS gem that's now criminally hard to find, Star Fox 64 3D is a remastered version of the N64 classic Star Fox 64, and easily one of the best on-rails shooters ever made. It's also the perfect preparation for the upcoming Star Fox Wii U. Don't expect a long experience, though: a single play-through only takes about 2 hours.

Games You Missed

Times are tough, and most people don't have the time or funds to play everything they want to. Luckily, Nintendo is offering a lovely spread of oft-overlooked games in its final round of Club Nintendo digital rewards, and we've compiled the best of the best for your consideration.

Wii U:

The Wonderful 101 (600) - Platinum's Wii U debut isn't for everybody, but give it a chance and you're bound to realize it's one of the most unique and creative games released on any platform in years. This game deserves a sequel, so if you loved it but already own it why not claim it as a your reward and gift it to a less-fortunate, Wii U-owning friend? That's the way.

Earthbound (250) - Really, if you haven't played Earthbound since its glorious return to the spotlight in 2013 then stop reading and cash in your coins on this quirky JRPG gem immediately. It really is unlike anything you've played before, and though many have attempted to capture its essence (we're looking at you, Citizens of Earth), nothing has ever really come close to catching EarthBound's timeless concoction of creativity and charm.

Game & Wario (600) - Okay, so maybe Game & Wario doesn't quite live up to the hilariously awesome standards of the WarioWare titles that preceded it, but this collection of minigames sees Nintendo make some early efforts to utilize the gamepad in creative and ridiculous ways. It shouldn't be your first choice, by any means, but Game & Wario is well worth a look.

3DS:

Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (200) - An eShop title with a scabbard full of style, Sakura Samurai is all about sword fighting, ancient Japanese adventuring, and princess saving, and while slightly on the short side it's a beautiful, memorable journey.

HarmoKnight (300) - This downloadable title from Pokemon developers Game Freak is a rhythm platformer with all the charm and color you expect from the Japanese studio. You'll jump and swing to the beat, and guess what? There are even Pokemon-themed bonus levels to enjoy.

Kid Icarus: Uprising (700) - Seriously, play this game. It's charming, it's fast, and it's the baby of Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. Need I say more? I didn't think so.

(Re)Discover the Classics

Nintendo has an incredible history of quality games, and many of them have been re-released digitally on both Wii U and 3DS. Whether revisiting an old favorite or catching up on the classics, you can't go wrong spending your coins on any of these selections.

Wii U:

Super Mario World (200) - The best Mario game ever made? Perhaps. If you've never played this nearly flawless 16-bit platformer, you owe it to yourself to make up for lost time and join the conversation. Yoshi also makes his debut here. We <3 Yoshi.

Super Metroid  (200) - While there's some debate about Mario's finest outing, Super Metroid is without a doubt the best adventure Samus Aran has ever embarked on. The game's atmosphere, exploration, and rock-solid mechanics are as much fun today as they were when they mesmerized SNES players in 1994, and it's a perfect candidate for a bit of off-screen play.

F-Zero (200) - Who knows if we'll ever see a new F-Zero game (or even a re-release of GX), but you can travel back to the glory days and race through Mute City, Big Blue, and all your other favorites in this high-speed skill-based SNES racer. Like many games of its time, F-Zero holds up beautifully in 2015, even without Captain Falcon's splitting cries of "Falcooooooooon PUNCH!".

3DS:

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (200) - Majora's Mask may be one of the darkest, off-beat Zelda games in Nintendo's fabled adventure series, but Link's Awakening might just top it in sheer bizarreness. Quirky, unconventional, yet undeniably Zelda, this Game Boy classic is easily one of Link's greatest adventures and absolutely begs to be experienced.

Wario Land II (200) - While Nintendo seems to have relegated Wario to minigame collections and chronic flatulence, there was a  time when the greedy Italian was the king of Game Boy platforming. Wario Land II is a perfect example of classic Nintendo ingenuity, and really makes the money-grubbing antihero into a unique and memorable character.

Donkey Kong (150) - The Donkey Kong franchise may live on in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, but Nintendo's 1994 Game Boy classic arguably has yet to be surpassed in terms of sheer ingenuity and mechanical perfection. It's acrobatic puzzle solving is a blast, its music and sound effects are timeless, and it'll be a perfect addition to your 3DS library.

 

What About My Extra Coins?

It's more than likely that you'll end up with some stray coins by the time your Club Nintendo shopping spree comes to a close, so you have a couple of options. You can either:

• Buy and register more Nintendo software before March 1 (this only applies to games released in and before 2014)

or

•  Live with the fact that 10-70 of the world's finest digital golden coins will have lived  for nothing, gathering dust in your virtual bank as they watched friends and family fulfill their dream of being redeemed for various posters and pouches.

Whatever you choose to spend your final Club Nintendo coins on, make sure to pay your respects to Nintendo's longstanding loyalty service. It's had its ups and downs, but Club Nintendo has served its fans well over the years. Goodbyes are always hard, but hopefully Nintendo's next loyalty program solves the problems that plagued its predecessor. We'll miss you, Club Nintendo.