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Play Nintendo
Play Nintendo Homepage.png
Homepage as of December 2020
Status
Active
Language English
Dates of operation October 1, 2014[1]present
Web address https://play.nintendo.com/

Play Nintendo is a website operated by Nintendo of America that features promotional content targeted toward a young demographic. Content hosted on the site is divided into five categories: "Friends," "Activities," "Media," "Printables," and "News & Tips." These categories include content for various Nintendo franchises, including Animal Crossing.

Animal Crossing-related content

Below is a list of all content on Play Nintendo that has relevance to the Animal Crossing series, separated by category. The Media category is not included as its contents are not unique to Play Nintendo.

Friends

The Friends section has information on characters, including a description and an icon featuring artwork from either Animal Crossing: New Leaf or Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival.

Character Icon Description Link
Able Sisters Able Sisters Play Nintendo Icon.png These ladies are here to help you look fabulous.
Mabel, Sable, and Label have a full service clothing store that caters to the modern villager. Become a steady customer, and you'll start getting special treatment.
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Blathers Blathers Play Nintendo Icon.jpg This museum curator has a few fascinating facts under his wing.
Once you bring a creature or fossil to Blathers, he will gladly tell you about it. And although handling bugs, well, bugs him, he'll still treat them with great care.
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Digby Digby Play Nintendo Icon.png Meet Isabelle's twin brother.
Digby is a lot like his sister: helpful, patient, and friendly. Plus, he always looks dapper in his red coat. You'll find him at Nook's Homes in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game or overseeing the Happy Homes Showcase in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game. Lottie has a crush on him, but he's pretty oblivious.
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Gracie Gracie Play Nintendo Icon.png This fashionista giraffe sure likes your style!
Gracie's long neck gives her a unique perspective on fashion, and she's been impressed by your new outfits. Your fresh look might just convince her to open a store in town!
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Isabelle Isabelle Play Nintendo Icon.png She's the eyes and ears of your village.
What would you do without Isabelle? This friendly and helpful secretary is always getting her paws dirty with town business in the Animal Crossing series.
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Kapp'n Kapp'n Play Nintendo Icon.png Yarr! Hop on board with Kapp'n, the saltiest singing turtle ever to sail the seas.
Kapp'n (and his sea shanties) are a bit rough around the edges, but he's got a heart of gold. He serenades his passengers with silly songs as he ferries them to Tortimer Island, the tropical island where he lives with his family.
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K.K. Slider K.K. Slider Play Nintendo Icon.png Animal Crossing's very own music man—er, dog.
K.K. is a smooth-strumming guitarist with a velvet voice. He's also been known to spin a record or two as DJ K.K. Do your ears a favor and give him a listen.
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Lottie Lottie Play Nintendo Icon.png An otter with a flair for design.
Lottie just loves home decorating and is always willing to help her friends beautify their homes. A confident, friendly, and outgoing design professional, Lottie works with her uncle Lyle at Nook's Homes.
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Lyle Lyle Play Nintendo Icon.png Lyle is Tom Nook's right-hand-man in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game.
But don't let his attitude scare you—Lyle's a real sweetheart when you get to know him. He just takes his work evaluating home designs seriously!
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Porter Porter Play Nintendo Icon.png Your town is awesome, but there's a great big world out there to explore—and this monkey can help you.
This Animal Crossing regular works at the train station. He'll set up trips to other locations, and even greet visitors when they come to your town!
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Timmy & Tommy Timmy & Tommy Play Nintendo Icon.png These twins run a shop in the Animal Crossing series of games.
They're both equally adorable! Timmy is the older brother and Tommy is the younger brother. Timmy & Tommy work hard at running the shop after learning the ropes from their mentor, Tom Nook.
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Tom Nook Tom Nook Play Nintendo Icon.png This industrious builder is the raccoon to see if you need a house.
When it comes to real estate, Tom is the only show in town. But don't worry—his prices are reasonable and he's very patient when you need to pay him back.
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Villagers Villagers Play Nintendo Icon.png Who runs this town, anyway? YOU do—and you look like one of these people!
You're just the mayor this town needs to make it a great place to live. Build a house, make some animal friends, catch fish and bugs, and enjoy some wonderful surprises. It really isn't a tough job.
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Activities

Skill Quizzes

Skill Quizzes feature four to six multiple choice trivia questions about a specific game.

Name Thumbnail Description Link
The great outdoors NL Box NA.jpg The great outdoors
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, you can spend lots of time outside fishing, gardening, and even playing hide-and-seek. See how much you know about the outdoor life now.
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Party animals! 128px Welcome to the party!
New Year's Eve only comes once a year in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game. How much do you know about this late-night celebration?
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Island life 101 128px Island life trivia quiz
Something is always happening on your island in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch system. The question is…how well do you know what's really going on there? You can find out with this quiz all about island life.
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Who's who quiz Nia.png Who's who trivia quiz
Lots of fine folks will help you grow your community in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. In this quiz, you can see how much you know about some of the friendly faces you'll meet on your deserted island!
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Personality Quizzes

Personality Quizzes feature several multiple choice questions centered around personality traits or preferences. Depending on the answers chosen, the player will be matched with a specific style, character, or personality trait.

Name Thumbnail Description Link
What's your style? Nia.png Inquiring giraffes want to know: what's your style?
The resident fashionista from Animal Crossing: New Leaf has had her eye on you for a while, but she still can't pin down your style. She has narrowed it down to a few possibilities, though. Can you help a giraffe out and take this quiz?
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Dare to dream Nia.png What's your Animal Crossing: New Leaf dream home style?
Trying to find the right interior design to match your personality? Take this quick quiz to find the perfect look for your home in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game!
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You've got a style all your own Nia.png Your style is unique
The possibilities are endless when you start decorating a home or facility in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game. What kind of designer are you?
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Who's a happy camper? Nia.png Happy campers
All sorts of villagers park their RVs at the Campground in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game. Each animal's RV has a different look, so here's a little quiz to help you find out which camper's style is the most like your own!
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What's your Animal Crossing style? Nia.png What's your Animal Crossing style?
There are outfits, accessories, and activities to fit lots of different styles in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. By answering the questions in this personality quiz, you can find out what your style might be!
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Who could be your hobby twin? Nia.png Who could be your hobby twin?
Everyone has a hobby twin from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. You can answer a few questions to find out who yours might be!
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Opinion Polls

Opinion Polls feature a subjective question or prompt with several answers, and the total number of votes each answer received is shown after answering. Answers in bold received the most votes as of December 16, 2020.

Name Thumbnail Description Question and answers Link
Plan a perfect day Nia.png Plan a perfect day
Every day's a new day in Animal Crossing: New Leaf! How will you spend yours?
Choose your favorite way to spend time in your town.


Shopping for cute clothes at the Able Sisters' store

Catching creepy crawlies for a Bug-Off

Reeling in a winner in the Fishing Tourney

Showing off my green thumb by gardening

Playing hide-and-seek with my neighbors
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Planning the perfect prank? Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 2.jpg Choose your prankster
So you're ready to pull an epic prank on your friend, but you're looking for a little help. What if you could choose a character from the Super Smash Bros. series?
Who should help you pull off your April Fool's Day prank?


Bowser

Pikmin and Olimar

Luigi

Toon Link

Villager

Diddy Kong
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After-school hangouts Nia.png After-school hangouts that rule
In the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game, you can create all kinds of houses and public buildings. So tell us, which of these designer spaces is cool enough for after-school?
Where would you rather hang out with villagers when you aren't designing?


The Art Gallery in the Department Store, because my friends and I love to get inspired.

The pool in my villager's yard, because relaxing through the seasons is the best.

The Underwater Sushi Restaurant, where you can eat sushi, while looking at fish!

The Space School, because learning would be out of this world!

The recital being held in my villager's house, because I just want to jam out!
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The sweetest spots around Nia.png The most romantic video-game hot spots
There are lots of nice places in town where you can take your sweetheart on Valentine's Day: the fro-yo stand, the barber shop, the food court. But let's be honest – those spots are booooooring compared to these awesome pink/candy-coated/ink-splattered/tropical video-game locations!
Where would you love to bring your date this Valentine's Day?


Sweet Sweet Canyon from the Mario Kart 8 game, where we could drool over gigantic chocolate doughnuts together.

The Carpet Court from the Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash game, where we could rally on a tennis court that's as pink as a candy heart.

Brewster's Café from the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game, where we could make googly eyes at each other over a couple of lattes.

Mahi-Mahi Resort from the Splatoon game, where we could splash around in the warm, inky waters ...when there's not a Turf War!

The beginning stage from the Yoshi's Woolly World game, where we could flutter jump side by side on giant flowers.
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Tell us where you want to go this summer Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 5.jpg Tell us where you want to go on summer vacation
It's almost summertime—do you have a big family trip planned? Well, what if you could go on vacation inside your favorite video game? Maybe a trip to the scenic countryside of Hoenn in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire games? Or perhaps a day at the races in the Mario Kart 7 game? Cast a vote for your dream video game vacation below.
Where in the Nintendo universe would you like to spend your summer vacation?


Lilycove City (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire), because it is a beachy tourist town where you might want to go Wailmer-watching.

Termina (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D), because you only have three days off.

My town (Animal Crossing: New Leaf), because you'd prefer a staycation.

Neo Bowser City (Mario Kart 7), because you're a fast-paced, big city person.

Your own private island (Tomodachi Life), because you'd really like to spend your vacation with friends and family.
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Party animals! Nia.png Party animals
Birthdays are a big thing in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game. When a villager has a birthday coming up, they'll invite the player to the party!
Which of these characters would throw the best party? [29]
Let's do lunch Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 7.jpg Out to lunch
From Mario's Super Mushrooms to Kirby's Maxim Tomatoes, these characters could really pack a lunch. You can choose below which one you think would fill your lunchbox with the kind of brain food needed to get through the school day!
Which character would you want to pack your lunch on the first day of school?


Mario

Kirby

Link

Isabelle

Pikachu

Rosalina

Donkey Kong

Yoshi
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Best treats in town! Nia.png Trick 'em into giving you a treat!
In the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game, you can try to scare villagers into giving you candy and lollipops on Halloween night. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal!
Whose house would you want to trick-or-treat at first on Halloween night? [31]
The buddy system Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 9.jpg Candy companions
You've got your costume, your candy sack, and a flashlight—but there's one more thing you need on Halloween night: a trick-or-treat buddy!
Which of these characters would you want to go trick-or-treating with?


Epona: You'd cover a lot of ground—and collect a lot of treats—on Link's trusty steed.

Daisy: With this feisty princess at the wheel of her kart, you'd hit every house…twice.

Jack: The Czar of Halloween is a serious prankster. Plus, he comes with his own jack-o'-lantern.

Polterpup: This ghostly dog could help protect your haul from candy-nabbing Halloween tricksters.
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Trick or treat, smell my feet! Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 10.jpg No can(dy) do
There's no way to candy-coat it—some Nintendo characters would make terrible trick-or-treat buddies. After you pick which one you'd want to avoid at all costs, you can click here for a poll on which character you WOULD want to trick-or-treat with!
Who would you NOT want to bring along as your trick-or-treat buddy?


Kirby! That pink puffball would inhale all of my candy.

Wendy! She'd be furious if she didn't get king-size candy bars.

A nintendog! It'd be a nice walk…until you had to clean up after it.

Tom Nook! He'd charge a "Halloween tax" and take a cut of my candy.
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A dinner guest above the rest! Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 11.jpg Dinner time!
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, there's always room for one more guest at the table…especially if your guest is a video game character. In this poll, you can choose between Harvey from the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game, Toon Link, Mario, or Pikachu!
Which of these characters would be at the top of your Thanksgiving dinner guest list?


Harvey—he might bring a turkey made of tofu.

Toon Link—he'd tell you stories about sailing the Great Sea.

Mario—he could protect the sweet potatoes from Bowser.

Pikachu─it could heat up the gravy with a blast of electricity.
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What's on your wish list? Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 12.jpg Holiday's most wanted
You can take our poll to vote for the game you're wishing for most!
What new games are on your holiday wish list?


I want to adventure!

I want to compete!

I want to build!

I want to make friends!
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Snow-building buddies Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 13.jpg It takes two
Building a snowman, snowwoman, or snowkid is twice the fun when you've got a friend to help!
Who would you most want to build a snowman with?


Mario

Villager

Chase McCain

Olaf

Donkey Kong

Princess Zelda

Prof. E. Gadd

Rosalina
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Welcome to town! Nia.png Welcome to town!
Have you ever dreamed of hanging out with Tom Nook or Resetti? Tap any Animal Crossing series amiibo figure to bring that specific character to the Campground in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game.
Who are you most excited to meet at the Campground? [37]
10…9…8… Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 15.jpg 3…2…1… Happy New Year!
The countdown to midnight is always fun on New Year's Eve—that is, if your parents let you stay up that late!
Who did you want to ring in the New Year with?


Blathers and Celeste

Bowser and Bowser Jr.

Whisper and Jibanyan

Mickey and Minnie
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Quality time Play Nintendo Opinion Polls 16.jpg Attention seekers
Spending your time with a Nintendo 3DS video game? One of these characters may have your full attention right now!
Which character have you been spending the most time with?


Mario, the princess-rescuing hero of the Mushroom Kingdom

Pikachu, the Pokémon that can blast opponents with a jolt of electricity

Isabelle, the mayor's helpful secretary in the Animal Crossing series

Link, the sword-swinging hero of the Legend of Zelda series
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Too cute! Nia.png Sweet on who? Sweet on you!
Not to get all mushy, but we totally love these super-sweet characters...which makes it tough to pick which one is the sweetest.
Which character is sweetest?


Kirby

Cappy

Pearl and Marina

Lola Pop

Snip and Clip

Isabelle

Mipha

Pikachu
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Who'd get your Valentine? Nia.png Who would you want to give a Valentine to?
Mario is brave, Princess Peach is kind, Isabelle is helpful, and Wario is…gassy. Would you want to give one of them a Valentine? You can choose from some of these beloved friends below!
Who would you want to give a Valentine to?


Mario

Princess Peach

Luigi

Yoshi

Pikachu

Wario

Waluigi

Isabelle

Link

Princess Zelda

Kirby

Jibanyan
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Who wears it best? Nia.png Who wears it best? Island-style edition!
Tom Nook, Isabelle, and Timmy & Tommy wear official Nook Inc. apparel in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. In this poll, you get to choose who's got the best island style!
Who has the best island style? [42]
Island life Nia.png Favorite island pastime
Island life has plenty to offer in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Each day brings new surprises and there are so many fun things to do! In this poll, you can choose which of these island pastimes is your favorite.
What's your favorite island pastime?


Fishing in rivers, ponds, and the sea

Catching insects like butterflies

Planting a flower garden

Gathering materials for DIY Recipes

Picking fruit to sell or eat

Dressing up in clothes and accessories
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Fun at the museum Nia.png Favorite museum exhibit
You can donate new species of bugs and fish to your island's museum in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Blathers, the museum curator, will analyze any fossils you dig up. He'll also accept painting and art—as long as it's the real deal and not a forgery.
What's your favorite museum exhibit? [44]
Spooky spots Nia.png Mysterious game worlds to explore
Haunted mansions and terrifying race tracks are just a few of the mysterious worlds to explore in the world of video games for the Nintendo Switch system. You can choose which place you think might send chills down your spine!
Which mysterious game world would you want to explore on Halloween?


The Animal Crossing: New Horizons game

The Luigi's Mansion 3 game

The Paper Mario: The Origami King game

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game

The Super Mario Odyssey game

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening game

The Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games

The Pikmin 3 Deluxe game
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What'd be on your wish list? Nia.png What'd be on the top of your wish list?
There are tons of amazing adventures to experience this holiday season with great games for the Nintendo Switch system. You can check out all the games in this poll, then choose the game that would be on the top of your wish list!
Which game would you want on your wish list?


Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Pleasin' seasons Nia.png Which season is most pleasin'?
The seasons in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game match the seasons in real life, because the game plays in real time. Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer each offer different seasonal events, DIY recipes for crafting, and special visitors to the island. In this poll, you can choose which in game season you like best!
Which season is your favorite in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?


Winter, the snowy season

Spring, the blooming season

Summer, the sunny season

Fall, the harvest season
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Great gifts Nia.png Great gifts for Valentine's Day
The sweetest season is upon us—in real life, of course, but also in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Chocolate hearts and heart-shaped bouquets will be available at the Nook Stop in Resident Services and through Nook Shopping from February 1 through February 14.
Which gift would you want to get for Valentine's Day? [48]

Puzzles

Puzzles are jigsaw puzzles that create a scene from a video game. There are three difficulties: Easy, Medium, and Hard, which have 8, 18, and 50 pieces, respectively; however, the resulting image is identical. Once a puzzle is completed, the player is shown their completion time.

Name Completed puzzle Description Link
Welcome to town! Welcome to Town Play Nintendo Puzzle.jpg Welcome to town, amiibo!
You can take a closer look at the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game with this colorful puzzle. Choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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Fun to found all year 'round Summer Artwork NL.jpg Fun to be found all year 'round!
Seasons change in the Animal Crossing series of games—just like in real life. Each season is packed with fun events and holidays. During the summer months, you can join the Fishing Tourney, catch insects in the Bug-Off, and hang out with villagers—just like in this puzzle! You can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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"Fall" into fun Fall Artwork NL.jpg "Fall" into an Animal Crossing puzzle!
Seasons change in the Animal Crossing series of games—just like in real life. Each season is packed with fun events and holidays. During the fall months, you can try to scare villagers on Halloween, collect ingredients for the Harvest Festival, and more—just like in this puzzle! You can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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Winter-riffic fun Winter Artwork NL.jpg Winter-riffic fun
Winter is a chilly, cheery season in the Animal Crossing series of games. During the winter months, you can get a Toy Day gift from Jingle the Reindeer, build Snowmen out of snowballs, and wander around town looking at the colorful decorations. This puzzle has three options: Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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Spring-a-ling Spring Artwork NL.jpg Spring-a-ling puzzle
Spring is a beautiful season in the Animal Crossing series of games. During the spring months, you can enjoy the Cherry Blossoms, play in the green grass, and maybe even get a visit from Zipper T. on Bunny Day. This puzzle has three options: Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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Friendly faces Friendly Faces Play Nintendo Puzzle.jpg Friendly faces from the island
You can spot friendly faces like Tom Nook, Isabelle, Timmy & Tommy, and more in this colorful puzzle inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. You can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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How does your garden grow? Spring NH Artwork.jpg Saplings, seeds, blossoms, & blooms
Want to plant a garden in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game? You can craft a shovel, get some seeds, and start digging! The springtime scene in this puzzle is inspired by the game. You can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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Sweet summer days Summer NH Artwork.jpg Sweet summer days
You can spend summer in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game enjoying sunny days, catching summer bugs, and hanging out on the beach with your animal neighbors. The summertime scene in this puzzle is inspired by the game. You can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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A cute, cozy scene for fall Fall NH Artwork.png A cute, cozy scene for fall
It's a great time to "fall" into paradise in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. The air is crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and you can shake trees to find acorns and pine cones. The colorful scene in this puzzle is inspired by the game. You can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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Winter in paradise Winter NH Artwork.jpg Winter in paradise
The chilliest season is in full swing in this puzzle inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game! During the winter months, you can build Snowfolks, catch falling snowflakes, and celebrate the holidays with all your animal residents. For this puzzle, you can choose between Easy (8 pieces), Medium (18 pieces), or Hard (50 pieces).
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Memory Match-up

Memory Match-up is a memorization game where the player must flip over cards of characters or items to find pairs of matching cards. The player can choose the number of total pairs: four, six, or twelve.

Name Thumbnail Description Link
Animal Crossing Memory Match-Up Nia.png Animal Crossing Memory Match-Up
You can test your memory with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game Memory Match-Up activity!
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Memory Match-Up Nia.png Holiday Memory Match-Up
You can flip cards to match Nintendo characters in a very merry Holiday Memory Match-Up!
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Paint-by-number

Paint-by-number is an activity where the user fills in the colors image of a character, with the number on each section of the character corresponding to a color. The resulting image can be downloaded, as can the blank template.

Name Thumbnail Image (unfilled) Image (filled-in) Description Link
Paint-by-number activity Tom Nook PN Paint Thumbnail.jpg Tom Nook PN Paint Empty.png Tom Nook PN Paint Filled.png Tom Nook paint-by-number
You can color and download a picture of Tom Nook with this paint-by-number activity inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game!
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Something is missing… Isabelle PN Paint Thumbnail.jpg Isabelle PN Paint Empty.png Isabelle PN Paint Filled.png Something is missing…
Isabelle is one of the most helpful characters in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Now she needs your help! Can you find her missing colors in this paint-by-number activity?
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Timmy & Tommy need help! Timmy & Tommy PN Paint Thumbnail.jpg Timmy & Tommy PN Paint Empty.png Timmy & Tommy PN Paint Filled.png Timmy & Tommy need help!
These adorable twins run the Nook's Cranny shop in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Can you find their missing colors in this paint-by-number activity on Play Nintendo?
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Blank Blathers?! Oh no! Nia.png Nia.png Nia.png Blathers paint-by-number challenge
Blathers has a colorful personality–and vocabulary–in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. But it seems like he lost his *actual* colors! Can you fill in all the missing shades in this Play Nintendo paint-by-number challenge?
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Printables

Cards

Name Thumbnail Printable(s) Description Link
Charm your whole town Nia.png Nia.png Send your favorite villager a special note
These Animal Crossing characters are here to help with some oh-so charming Valentine's Day cards!
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Wish you were here Nia.png Nia.png Summer greetings
Postcards are a fun way for friends to say a quick "Hi there!", so we're celebrating summer vacation with these printable postcards inspired by the Animal Crossing series of games.
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Sharing means caring Nia.png Nia.png Sharing means caring
You can share the love with friends and family this Valentine's Day by sending them any of these downloadable cards.
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Congrats, grads! Nia.png Nia.png Graduation Day is here!
Do you know someone who's graduating from school? You can show them just how proud you are with these inspirational cards.
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will u b mine? Nia.png Nia.png will u b mine?
From friendships to true love, these Nintendo characters know how to celebrate Valentine's Day!
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Moms, Grandmas (and Aunties, too!) Nia.png Nia.png Mother's Day is May 14th
Leilani and Grams make a picture-perfect pair in this family portrait. Kapp'n's wife and mom from the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game spend their days on Tortimer Island, where they can soak up the sun and help run the family business.
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Home sweet home Nia.png Nia.png Need a Mother's Day card? We've got you covered.
You can make Mother's Day extra special with this printable card featuring Carrie and Joey from the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game!
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Too cute? YES Nia.png Nia.png Valentines inspired by Animal Crossing
You can download and print these adorable Valentine's Day cards to share with friends and family. There are six designs inspired by the Animal Crossing series of games.
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Saying "I love you" on Mother's Day Nia.png Nia.png Saying "I love you" on Mother's Day
Some residents in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game keep their kids with them wherever they go! On Mother's Day, you can share this printable card or an eCard version with a special person in your life.
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Season's greetings from Jingle Nia.png Nia.png Greetings from Jingle and friends
Jingle and friends are popping up to say "Happy holidays!" in this printable pop-up card inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Jingle, the black-nosed reindeer, loves to bring presents in-game on Toy Day every year—and sometimes needs a handy helper to spread holiday cheer. Jingle appears in your game on December 24! You can download and print the card, then put it together and give it to someone special this holiday season.
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Animal Crossing eCards Animal Crossing eCards PN Thumbnail.jpg Isabelle NH Valentine's Card.jpgOrville & Wilbur NH Valentine's Card.jpgBlathers NH Valentine's Card.jpgCeleste NH Valentine's Card.jpgC.J. NH Valentine's Card.jpgFlick NH Valentine's Card.jpg Animal Crossing eCards for Valentine's Day
These adorable eCards are inspired by friends you’ll meet in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, including Flick, C.J., Orville, and Wilbur. You can download the file and unzip it to get six different Valentine's Day designs!
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Crafts

Name Thumbnail Printable(s) Description Link
Jack's Pumpkin Mask Nia.png Nia.png Jack's back!
One night a year, Jack can hide in plain sight in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game. That's because everyone in town wears a pumpkin mask on Halloween! You can try to fool your friends into thinking you're the real Czar of Halloween with this printable Jack mask.
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Take a seat! Nia.png Nia.png Set the table!
The table is set…but how will everyone know where to sit? You can help your guests find their place at the table with these printable place cards inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game.
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Egg-cellent egg holders Nia.png Nia.png Egg-cellent Animal Crossing egg holders
You can display your decorated eggs with a little help from Tom Nook, Isabelle, and others from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. This fun and easy papercraft activity takes only a few minutes!
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Jack's jack-o'-lantern! Nia.png Nia.png Halloween craft: Jack's jack-o'-lantern
Who is that mysterious character with a pumpkin on his head? Why, it's Jack, the czar of Halloween from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. You can use this printable stencil to carve Jack's smiling face onto your pumpkin!
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Print and play

Name Thumbnail Printable(s) Description Link
Crafty fun Nia.png Nia.png Animal Crossing arts & crafts
This colorful, printable diorama activity is inspired by characters, fruit, and flowers from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. You can decorate the scene with the printable flowers and character standees!
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Animal Crossing activity sheet Nia.png Nia.png Animal Crossing activity sheet
Looking for a fun way to pass the time? You can download this special activity sheet inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game!
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Nook note Nia.png Nia.png Nook note
You can send in—game messages to residents of your island in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. You can also download and print this special stationery inspired by the game!
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News & Tips

Game Releases

Name Thumbnail Description Link
Design your world Nia.png Design your world
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is here!
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Your campsite, your way Nia.png Your campsite, your way
You can get back to nature in the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp game, the new Animal Crossing mobile game where you can take on the role of campsite manager!
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Your very own island paradise Nia.png Your very own island paradise
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons game is now available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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News

Name Thumbnail Description Link
Mario Kart 8 DLC 2 now available Nia.png Mario Kart 8 DLC 2 now available
The second DLC pack for the Mario Kart 8 game featuring new characters, tracks, and more has been released!
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These Designers Have Style Nia.png These Designers Have Style
See the style-savvy winners from the Happy Home Network in-game Design Contest!
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Nice to meet ya! Nia.png Nice to meet ya!
There's quite a cast of characters in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo game. You can meet all sorts of friendly faces in your neighborhood.
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Special items for Animal Crossing players Nia.png Special items for Animal Crossing players
Fun bonuses can be yours if you play both the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp mobile game and the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch system.
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Friendly faces, new fun! Nia.png Friendly faces, new fun!
A series of free updates introduces friendly visitors to your island and brings special seasonal events in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. You can read below for more details!
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Summer fun Nia.png Summer fun
You can make a splash in your own island paradise with new updates to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch system. Details below!
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Even more summer fun Nia.png Even more summer fun
You can have a blast watching fireworks and more with a new update to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch system.
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Pumpkins, pranks, & Halloween fun Nia.png Pumpkins, pranks, & Halloween fun
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons game delivers pumpkins, pranks, and Halloween fun with a free festive update. Details below!
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Winter update is here! Nia.png Winter update is here!
You can enjoy winter weather and new update additions like Turkey Day, Toy Day, new hairstyle options, and even more in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game.
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Viva Festivale! Nia.png Feathers, furniture, & festivities
You can experience the spirit of Festivale, Valentine's Day, and more with a free update to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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Welcome, Warp Pipes! February free update details Nia.png Welcome, Warp Pipes! February free update details
After downloading the February free update, there will be Super Mario Bros. themed items available for order at Nook Shopping in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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Tips & Tricks

Name Thumbnail Description Link
They're going to call you "scare mayor" Nia.png They're going to call you "scare mayor"
What are your neighbors so afraid of in Animal Crossing: New Leaf?
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5 things the pros know about Animal Crossing: New Leaf Nia.png 5 things the pros know about Animal Crossing: New Leaf
You've moved in and become mayor…now what? Check out our pro tips and find out.
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Becoming BFFs in Animal Crossing: New Leaf Nia.png Becoming BFFs in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Find out how to create an unbreakable bond of friendship.
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'Tis the season…for Animal Crossing! Nia.png 'Tis the season…for Animal Crossing!
Find out how to celebrate Toy Day on Dec. 24th in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
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How to be a pro gardener Nia.png How to be a pro gardener
In the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game, you can grow all kinds of flowers to beautify your town. But what if you don't have a green thumb? No problem! Our pro tips below will help you master gardening in no time...at least, in-game gardening.
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It's Bunny Day in Animal Crossing: New Leaf Nia.png It's Bunny Day in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Looking to celebrate the special day of long ears and fluffy cotton tails in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game? Read on to learn how you can get a Bunny Day basket and even some special furniture. We bet you didn't know an egg could be cracked in so many ways.
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5 tips for the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game Nia.png 5 tips for the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game
Design in style with a little help from Lottie!
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It's prank or be pranked! Nia.png It's prank or be pranked!

Jack from the Animal Crossing series shares his five favorite Halloween pranks.

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Spook up your room with these Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer tips Nia.png Spook up your room with these Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer tips
The creepiest night of the year is around the corner, so it's time to design the eeriest room ever in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game. Check out these five tips to create a space that'll scare the pants off your friends!
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Not-so-secret features you may have missed Nia.png Not-so-secret features you may have missed
SHH! Don't tell anyone, but we uncovered 6 cool semi-secrets in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game. Like, stuff that's hidden in plain sight! You just need to know where to look. Did you know…
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The hunt is on! Nia.png The hunt is on!
Franklin's tips for hunting down important ingredients for Harvest Festival festivities in the Animal Crossing: New Leaf game.
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Tips for deserted island first-timers Nia.png Tips for deserted island first-timers
You can make the most of your island getaway with these helpful tips for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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Tips on island etiquette Nia.png Tips on island etiquette
Want to be on your best behavior next time you invite guests to your island or visit other players' islands? Here are a few tips on island etiquette to help you be a good host and a polite guest in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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How to throw a party on your island Nia.png How to throw a party on your island
Here are some steps you can take to throw a party on your island in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.
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Tips on tackling fishing Nia.png Tips on tackling fishing!
You can learn how to try to catch a fish in five steps with these fin-tastic tips on reeling in sharks and other fish in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game!
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Fun ideas for next steps! Nia.png Fun ideas for next steps!
Once you're settled into the world of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, you may find yourself wondering what to do next. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you discover tons of fun things to do on your island!
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It's a frightfully fun time of year! Nia.png It's a frightfully fun time of year!
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons game is ready to celebrate Halloween. From pumpkin patches to spooky costumes, here are some suggestions on how to make the ghost of it…err, the most of it.
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Tips for a festive island Nia.png Tips for a festive island
There's a chill in the air, which means winter fun and festivities are heading to your island. Here are five very merry ways you can celebrate the holidays in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game!
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Comics

Name Thumbnail Description Link
Chapter 1 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal Nia.png Chapter 1 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal
Sometimes you get stuck in a rut at work, even when your job is to design homes for talking animals in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game. But don't worry—good ol' Lyle knows how to shake things up!
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Chapter 2 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal Nia.png Chapter 2 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal
When Tom Nook makes a delicious stew for the office party, he almost adds an accidental ingredient that will ruin it! Lottie teaches Tom Nook an important lesson about a special accessory for reading amiibo cards in the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game.
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Chapter 3 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal Nia.png Chapter 3 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal
The new Nook's Homes employee invites Digby over to Lottie's house, but the pink otter is totally not ready for a visit from her crush. Watch as the sparks fly in this comic inspired by the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game!
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Chapter 4 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal Nia.png Chapter 4 of the New Employee's amiibo Journal
Nook's Homes new employee finds out that it's not easy making everyone happy in the most recent installment of the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game comic.
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What does "DIY" stand for? Nia.png What does "DIY" stand for?
You can dive into this comic featuring Tom Nook and Timmy & Tommy -- inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game!
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Timmy and Tommy learn a lesson Nia.png Timmy and Tommy learn a lesson
Timmy and Tommy get a bit carried away in this comic inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. By the way, be sure to read the comic from right to left instead of left to right.
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How to wish on a star Nia.png How to wish on a star
Shooting stars can make a breathtaking sight on a clear night in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Did you know you can try to wish on star as it streaks across the sky? You can read this handy comic to learn the tricks!
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See also

References

  1. Nintendo of America (October 1, 2014). "Find fun and surprises at Play Nintendo". nintendo.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2020.

External links

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