Nintendo characters can come to life with amiibo figures. These are interactive figures that communicate with specially designed games through amiibo compatibility. Players can interact with games by tapping the amiibo on the Wii U GamePad, reading data, and storing information on the figure.

In Super Smash Bros Wii U, players have the option to fight with or against the amiibo figures while leveling them up. They can also transfer their figures to another Wii U console and showcase their training and customization.

Different amiibo-compatible games will use the figures in various ways, with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U being the first to integrate them. Games like Mario Party 10, Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Yoshi's Woolly World are also expected to support amiibo.