Time capsule

Time capsules are items in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Unlike most items, time capsules are carried in the letter slots. Villagers may ask the player to bury it sometimes. When the player does so, the dig spot will disappear the next day. When the dig spot returns within a matter of days, the villager who asked the player to bury it will ask for it to be dug up again.

Also, when it is still held in the inventory, it is possible to read the time capsule and take the item inside. If it is opened, it cannot be closed again. If the player chooses to do open it, the villager will be upset with the player and take the time capsule back.

Trivia

• If the villager who made the player bury the time capsule moves away, he/she will tell the player to open it and keep the item inside.
• Because the dig spot is the same as that of fossils, gyroids, and most other items, it can be dug up by any player in the town.