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{{wrongpage|the location in'' {{WW|short}}, {{CF|short}}, and {{NL|short}}|the equivalent building in {{NH|short}}|Resident Services}}  
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{{Wrongpage|the location in Wild World, City Folk, and New Leaf|the equivalent building in New Horizons|Resident Services}}  
 
{{Infobox Location
 
{{Infobox Location
|title    = Town Hall
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|title    = Town hall
|image    = NL Town Hall outside.jpg
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|image    = NL Town Hall Exterior.jpg
 
|caption  = The town hall as it appears in {{NL}}
 
|caption  = The town hall as it appears in {{NL}}
 
|music    = [[File:NL Town Hall.flac]]
 
|music    = [[File:NL Town Hall.flac]]
 
|music-game= New Leaf
 
|music-game= New Leaf
|services  = Civic Center and Post Office<br>Mayoral duties<br>Recycle bin<br>Banking
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|services  = Civic center and post office<br>Mayoral duties<br>Recycle bin<br>Banking
 
|proprietor= [[Tortimer]] <small>(WW, CF)</small><br>[[Player]] <small>(NL)</small><br>[[Pelly]] <small>(clerk in daytime, WW, CF)</small><br>[[Phyllis]] <small>(clerk in nighttime, WW, CF)</small><br>[[Isabelle]] <small>(secretary, NL)</small>
 
|proprietor= [[Tortimer]] <small>(WW, CF)</small><br>[[Player]] <small>(NL)</small><br>[[Pelly]] <small>(clerk in daytime, WW, CF)</small><br>[[Phyllis]] <small>(clerk in nighttime, WW, CF)</small><br>[[Isabelle]] <small>(secretary, NL)</small>
 
|time      = All day{{Note|Except certain [[Events/New Leaf|events]] where [[Isabelle]] is outside, in {{NL|short}} only}}
 
|time      = All day{{Note|Except certain [[Events/New Leaf|events]] where [[Isabelle]] is outside, in {{NL|short}} only}}
 
}}
 
}}
The '''Town Hall''' is a location in {{WW}}, {{CF}} and {{NL}}, serving as the building where most of the town's civic duties are carried out.
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The '''town hall''' is a location in {{WW}}, {{CF}}, and {{NL}}, serving as the building where most of the town's civic duties are carried out.
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}===
In {{WW}} and {{CF}}, the Town Hall is the place that [[player]]s can deliver [[Letter|letters]] and recycle unwanted items - as well as where [[Tortimer]] (the town mayor) can be found during certain events, usually standing outside of the structure. The Town Hall replaces the [[wishing well]], [[Dump]], and [[Post Office]] from {{PG}}. It supersedes the wishing well by acting as the venue for the town's many affairs, including most, if not all, festivities. In addition, outside of and directly to the left of the structure is a bulletin board on which players can post messages and read those written by the various businesses in the town, special characters, and other villagers; at the beginning of {{WW|short|nolink}}, when driven to their new place of residence by [[Kapp'n]] in his black cab, the player is dropped off just outside the town hall - at the plaza in front of the structure.
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In {{WW}} and {{CF}}, the town hall is the place that [[player]]s can deliver [[letter]]s and recycle unwanted items - as well as where [[Tortimer]] (the town mayor) can be found during certain events, usually standing outside of the structure. The town hall replaces the [[wishing well]], [[dump]], and [[post office]] from {{PG}}. It supersedes the wishing well by acting as the venue for the town's many affairs, including most, if not all, festivities. In addition, outside of and directly to the left of the structure is a bulletin board on which players can post messages and read those written by the various businesses in the town, special characters, and other villagers; at the beginning of {{WW|short|nolink}}, when driven to their new place of residence by [[Kapp'n]] in his [[taxi|black cab]], the player is dropped off just outside the town hall - at the plaza in front of the structure.
  
The main area of the Town Hall has a counter that divides the building into two parts. Anywhere behind the counter is inaccessible to the [[player]], and contains bookcases, mail sacks, and the mayor's desk, where Tortimer can be found sleeping. [[Pelly]] and [[Phyllis]] also work behind the counter.
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The main area of the town hall has a counter that divides the building into two parts. Anywhere behind the counter is inaccessible to the player, and contains bookcases, mail sacks, and the mayor's desk, where Tortimer can be found sleeping. [[Pelly]] and [[Phyllis]] also work behind the counter.
  
====[[File:Civic Center Mat CF Sprite.png|32px]] Civic Center====
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====[[File:Civic Center Mat CF Sprite.png|32px]] Civic center====
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{{Clear}}
*[[Environment]] – The player can hear the opinions of the townsfolk in regard to the environment of the town. If the town remains perfect for 15 days, Pelly or Phyllis will hand the player a [[Golden tool|Golden Watering Can]].
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*[[Environment]] – The player can hear the opinions of the townsfolk in regard to the environment of the town. If the town remains perfect for 15 days, Pelly or Phyllis will hand the player a [[Golden Watering Can]].
 
*[[Town Tune]] – The town tune can be edited from here.
 
*[[Town Tune]] – The town tune can be edited from here.
 
*Town Fund ({{CF|short|nolink}}) – Bells can be donated to aid the town. This can result in an extra [[bridge]], a fountain, and a choice of a windmill or lighthouse being built.
 
*Town Fund ({{CF|short|nolink}}) – Bells can be donated to aid the town. This can result in an extra [[bridge]], a fountain, and a choice of a windmill or lighthouse being built.
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*Moving ({{WW|short|nolink}}) – Players can be transferred from one town to another.
 
*Moving ({{WW|short|nolink}}) – Players can be transferred from one town to another.
  
====[[File:Post Office Mat CF Sprite.png|32px]] Post Office====
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====[[File:Post Office Mat CF Sprite.png|32px]] Post office====
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{{Clear}}
 
*Pay mortgage ({{WW|short|nolink}}) – The player can pay in Bells towards their [[mortgage]]. Paying off the current mortgage enables the player to expand their house.
 
*Pay mortgage ({{WW|short|nolink}}) – The player can pay in Bells towards their [[mortgage]]. Paying off the current mortgage enables the player to expand their house.
 
*Withdraw ({{WW|short|nolink}}) – A player can withdraw money from their account.
 
*Withdraw ({{WW|short|nolink}}) – A player can withdraw money from their account.
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====[[File:Recycling WW Icon.png|32px]] Recycle box====
 
====[[File:Recycling WW Icon.png|32px]] Recycle box====
 
{{Main|Recycle box}}
 
{{Main|Recycle box}}
The recycling bin is one of the surprisingly useful things in the town, and has the same function as the [[dump]] in {{PG}}. The player can leave any unwanted items here to be taken away at 6 AM every Monday and Thursday. This can be useful for any items which cannot be sold to [[Tom Nook]]. Alternatively, the player can just choose to sell them for no extra Bells.
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The recycling bin is one of the surprisingly useful things in the town, and has the same function as the dump in {{PG|nolink}}. The player can leave any unwanted items here to be taken away at 6 AM every Monday and Thursday. This can be useful for any items which cannot be sold to [[Tom Nook]]. Alternatively, the player can just choose to sell them for no extra Bells.
  
 
The most useful thing the recycling bin can be used for is collecting rare pieces of furniture, or other items. Sometimes, a rare item may appear, which is likely being disposed of by another villager. These items are usually ones that do not appear in the store often, and can be taken by the player to use at no charge whatsoever. Beware though, as if these items are left past 6 AM on the collection days, they will disappear forever.
 
The most useful thing the recycling bin can be used for is collecting rare pieces of furniture, or other items. Sometimes, a rare item may appear, which is likely being disposed of by another villager. These items are usually ones that do not appear in the store often, and can be taken by the player to use at no charge whatsoever. Beware though, as if these items are left past 6 AM on the collection days, they will disappear forever.
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It is also amusing to note that if the player sends another villager an item through mail, it may appear in the recycling bin later, or another item may disappear from their house to replace said item and appear in the recycling bin. This usually happens if the item is one a villager cannot have more than one of, like [[wallpaper]] or a [[stereo]].
 
It is also amusing to note that if the player sends another villager an item through mail, it may appear in the recycling bin later, or another item may disappear from their house to replace said item and appear in the recycling bin. This usually happens if the item is one a villager cannot have more than one of, like [[wallpaper]] or a [[stereo]].
  
The recycling bin was removed in {{NL}}. If the player installs a trash bin as a [[public works project]] or places a similar piece of furniture in their house, they can dispose of trash that way. Otherwise, they will have to pay a disposal fee at [[Re-Tail]].
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The recycling bin was removed in {{NL|nolink}}. If the player installs a trash bin as a [[public works project]] or places a similar piece of furniture in their house, they can dispose of trash that way. Otherwise, they will have to pay a disposal fee at [[Re-Tail]].
  
 
====[[File:Savings WW Icon.png|32px]] Automatic Bell Dispenser====
 
====[[File:Savings WW Icon.png|32px]] Automatic Bell Dispenser====
{{main|Savings}}
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{{Main|Savings}}
The Automatic Bell Dispenser allows players to deposit or withdraw Bells, and to pay their mortgage. The player can also ask the machine to issue them a new [[Shopping Card]]. The bell dispenser was absent in {{WW}}, and was moved to the [[Post Office]] in {{NL}}.
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The Automatic Bell Dispenser allows players to deposit or withdraw Bells, and to pay their mortgage. The player can also ask the machine to issue them a new [[Shopping Card]]. The bell dispenser was absent in {{WW|nolink}}, and was moved to the post office in {{NL|nolink}}.
  
 
====[[File:Bulletin Board NL.png|32px]] Bulletin board====
 
====[[File:Bulletin Board NL.png|32px]] Bulletin board====
 
{{Main|Bulletin Board}}
 
{{Main|Bulletin Board}}
The bulletin board is a message board outside of the hall, where messages can appear every day. The player can also post their own messages, and is where [[Tom Nook]] sends the player to post how "cool" [[Tom Nook's store|his store]] is as a job at the start of the game. In {{CF}}, a small yellow bird appears on top of the board if there are unread messages, but will fly away when the player approaches. In {{NL}}, the Bulletin Board is located outside the [[Train Station]] instead.
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The bulletin board is a message board outside of the hall, where messages can appear every day. The player can also post their own messages, and is where Tom Nook sends the player to post how "cool" [[Tom Nook's store|his store]] is as a job at the start of the game. In {{CF|nolink}}, a small yellow bird appears on top of the board if there are unread messages, but will fly away when the player approaches. In {{NL|nolink}}, the Bulletin Board is located outside the [[train station]] instead.
  
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
In {{NL}}, the Town Hall serves a somewhat different role from previous games. [[Isabelle]] mans the desk and conducts civic functions, with banking and postal services having moved to the [[Post Office]] on [[Main Street]]. The [[Bulletin Board]] is situated outside the [[Train Station]], the recycle bin is no longer present and events are now held at the [[event plaza]] in front of the [[Town Tree]].  
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In {{NL}}, the town hall serves a somewhat different role from previous games. [[Isabelle]] mans the desk and conducts civic functions, with banking and postal services having moved to the post office on [[Main Street]]. The [[bulletin board]] is situated outside the train station, the recycle bin is no longer present and events are now held at the [[event plaza]] in front of the [[Town Tree]].  
  
The town hall is the mayor's office, and this player can sit at their desk at the back of the building to begin the process of constructing [[public works project]]s and setting [[ordinance]]s for the town.  
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The town hall is the mayor's office, and this player can sit at their desk at the back of the building to begin the process of constructing public works projects and setting [[ordinance]]s for the town.  
  
The Town Hall is closed during events where Isabelle is in the town's plaza. During certain other events (such as the [[Fishing Tourney]]), the Town Hall will remain open but the mayor is not allowed to begin any new projects or change ordinances. If Isabelle is [[campground|camping]], [[Wisp]] will take over her role for the day but no services will be available as he does not know how to perform her job.  
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The town hall is closed during events where Isabelle is in the town's plaza. During certain other events (such as the [[Fishing Tourney]]), the town hall will remain open but the mayor is not allowed to begin any new projects or change ordinances. If Isabelle is [[campground|camping]], [[Wisp]] will take over her role for the day but no services will be available as he does not know how to perform her job.  
  
 
====Renovation====
 
====Renovation====
Once the town has achieved [[perfect town]] status, the mayor will unlock the the option of renovating the exterior design of the town hall. There are three unique designs, and once altered the building can be reverted to the default appearance if desired. The interior of the building remains identical no matter which design is chosen.
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Once the town has achieved [[perfect town]] status, the mayor will unlock the option of renovating the exterior design of the town hall. There are three unique designs, and once altered, the building can be reverted to the default appearance if desired. The interior of the building remains identical no matter which design is chosen.
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Town Hall Renovation.png|Default
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Town-Hall Renovation (Blue) NL Model.png|Default (Blue)
Zen Town Hall Renovation.png|Zen Town Hall
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Town-Hall Renovation (Brown) NL Model.png|Default (Brown)
Fairy-tale Town Hall Renovation.png|Fairy-tale Town Hall
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Town-Hall Renovation (Gray) NL Model.png|Default (Gray)
Modern Town Hall Renovation.png|Modern Town Hall
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Town-Hall Renovation 1 NL Model.png|Default (Green)
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Town-Hall Renovation 2 NL Model.png|Zen Town Hall
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Town-Hall Renovation 3 NL Model.png|Fairy-tale Town Hall
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Town-Hall Renovation 4 NL Model.png|Modern Town Hall
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
====CAT Machine====
 
====CAT Machine====
[[File:CAT_machine.jpg|thumbnail|right]]
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[[File:NLWa CAT Machine.jpg|thumbnail|right]]
In {{NLWa}}, the CAT Machine is added outside the Town Hall and rewards the [[player]] with [[MEOW Coupons]] when they complete [[Town Initiatives]]. The machine will audibly chime and flash its screen when the player has completed initiatives to indicate that there are coupons that can be claimed. Isabelle will give an overview of the CAT Machine to the player during the tutorial when they begin {{NLWa|short|nolink}} for the first time.
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In {{NLWa}}, the CAT Machine (Coupon Allocating Terminal) is added outside the town hall and rewards the player with [[MEOW Coupon]]s when they complete [[town initiative]]s. The machine will audibly chime and flash its screen when the player has completed initiatives to indicate that there are coupons that can be claimed. Isabelle will give an overview of the CAT Machine to the player during the tutorial when they begin {{NLWa|short|nolink}} for the first time.
  
 
===In {{Film|nolink}}===
 
===In {{Film|nolink}}===
[[File:Film Town Hall Exterior.png|thumb|left|200px|Town Hall in {{Film|nolink}}]]
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[[File:GDnM Town Hall Exterior.png|thumb|left|200px|Town Hall in {{Film|nolink}}]]
In {{Film}}, Ai enters Town Hall shortly after arriving in [[Animal Village]] and meets [[Pelly]] and [[Tortimer]]. The building later appears in the background of several scenes, including during the [[Fireworks Show|Fireworks Festival]] and when Tortimer announces the winner of the Winter Festival.
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In {{Film}}, Ai enters the town hall shortly after arriving in [[Animal Village]] and meets [[Pelly]] and [[Tortimer]]. The building later appears in the background of several scenes, including during the [[Fireworks Show|Fireworks Festival]] and when Tortimer announces the winner of the Winter Festival.
 
{{Clear}}
 
{{Clear}}
  
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
Tortimer CF.png|[[Tortimer]]: Mayor (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
 
Tortimer CF.png|[[Tortimer]]: Mayor (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
Pelly CF.png|[[Pelly]]: Civic Center/Post Office - Day (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
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Pelly CF.png|[[Pelly]]: Civic center/post office - Day (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
Phyllis CF.png|[[Phyllis]]: Civic Center/Post Office - Night (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
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Phyllis CF.png|[[Phyllis]]: Civic center/post office - Night (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
 
Pete CF.jpg|[[Pete]]: Post delivery (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
 
Pete CF.jpg|[[Pete]]: Post delivery (''Wild World'', ''City Folk'')
 
Boy 2 NL.png|[[Player|The player]]: Mayor (''New Leaf'')
 
Boy 2 NL.png|[[Player|The player]]: Mayor (''New Leaf'')
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==Music==
 
==Music==
The music in the town hall will change depending on who is serving the player. Pelly's theme is a cheery, bouncy song with a fast whistling melody. Phyllis' contains a very droll, onbeat chord sequence with a very pitchy guitar melody. Both songs give a good idea of each clerk's personality. [[Smashville]] in the hit game [[Super Smash Bros Brawl]] has the town hall's music (along with Tom Nook's theme) play in the background. In {{NL}}, Isabelle's theme played when loading the game is remixed for Town Hall.
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The music in the town hall will change depending on who is serving the player. Pelly's theme is a cheery, bouncy song with a fast whistling melody. Phyllis' contains a very droll, onbeat chord sequence with a very pitchy guitar melody. Both songs give a good idea of each clerk's personality. [[Smashville]] in the hit game [[Super Smash Bros Brawl]] has the town hall's music (along with Tom Nook's theme) play in the background. In {{NL}}, Isabelle's theme played when loading the game is remixed for town hall.
 
 
==Trivia==
 
*In {{CF}} if a player is imported from {{WW}}, Tortimer will remember meeting them outside the town hall rather than in it, as occurs in {{WW|short|nolink}}. [[Pelly]] or [[Phyllis]] will mention the player is in fact a new resident, and [[Tortimer]] will dismiss it as déjà vu instead.
 
*A [[cranky]] villager will talk about donating Bells and hearing Tortimer say that he is going out tonight.
 
*In {{SSBU}}, [[Isabelle]] uses the town hall as her final smash which is similar to the one that the [[Villager (Super Smash Bros. series)]] uses. She also uses it in her [[smashwiki:On-screen appearance|on-screen appearance]].
 
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Town Hall WW exterior.png|Outside the Town Hall
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WW Town Hall Exterior.png|Outside the town hall
Town Hall WW interior.png|Inside the Town Hall
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WW Town Hall Interior.png|Inside the town hall
Town Hall WW inquiry.png|Talking to Pelly
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WW Town Hall Inquiry.png|Talking to Pelly
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
CFTownHall.png|Inside the Town Hall
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CF Town Hall.png|Inside the town hall
CF Harvest Festival.png|The Town Hall during the Harvest Festival
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CF Harvest Festival.png|The town hall during the Harvest Festival
Fireworks-TownHall.jpg|The Town Hall during a fireworks show
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CF Fireworks Show.png|The town hall during a fireworks show
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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NL Isabelle Letter Warning.jpg|A player talking to Isabelle
 
NL Isabelle Letter Warning.jpg|A player talking to Isabelle
 
NL Town Hall Clothing Reset.jpg|A player talking to Isabelle
 
NL Town Hall Clothing Reset.jpg|A player talking to Isabelle
Townhallchair.JPG|A player sitting in the town hall chair
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NL Town Hall Chair.jpg|A player sitting in the town hall chair
Isabellewaving.JPG|Isabelle waving goodbye to the player after they leave
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NL Isabelle Waving.jpg|Isabelle waving goodbye to the player after they leave
 
NL Town Hall Citizen Problem.png|The player complaining about a villager
 
NL Town Hall Citizen Problem.png|The player complaining about a villager
In the town hall.JPG|A player walks up to Isabelle's front desk
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NL Town Hall Interior.jpg|A player walks up to Isabelle's front desk
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Trivia==
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*In {{CF}} if a player is imported from {{WW}}, Tortimer will remember meeting them outside the town hall rather than in it, as occurs in {{WW|short|nolink}}. [[Pelly]] or [[Phyllis]] will mention the player is in fact a new resident, and [[Tortimer]] will dismiss it as déjà vu instead.
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*A [[cranky]] villager will talk about donating Bells and hearing Tortimer say that he is going out tonight.
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*In {{SSBU}}, [[Isabelle]] uses the town hall as her final smash which is similar to the one that the [[Villager (Super Smash Bros. series)]] uses. She also uses it in her [[smashwiki:On-screen appearance|on-screen appearance]].
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==

Revision as of 10:19, September 29, 2022

This article is about the location in Wild World, City Folk, and New Leaf. For the equivalent building in New Horizons, see Resident Services.
Town hall
NL Town Hall Exterior.jpg
The town hall as it appears in Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Music (New Leaf)
Services Civic center and post office
Mayoral duties
Recycle bin
Banking
Staff Tortimer (WW, CF)
Player (NL)
Pelly (clerk in daytime, WW, CF)
Phyllis (clerk in nighttime, WW, CF)
Isabelle (secretary, NL)
Opening Hours All day[nb 1]
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The town hall is a location in Animal Crossing: Wild World, Animal Crossing: City Folk, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf, serving as the building where most of the town's civic duties are carried out.

Appearances

In Wild World and City Folk

In Animal Crossing: Wild World and Animal Crossing: City Folk, the town hall is the place that players can deliver letters and recycle unwanted items - as well as where Tortimer (the town mayor) can be found during certain events, usually standing outside of the structure. The town hall replaces the wishing well, dump, and post office from Animal Crossing. It supersedes the wishing well by acting as the venue for the town's many affairs, including most, if not all, festivities. In addition, outside of and directly to the left of the structure is a bulletin board on which players can post messages and read those written by the various businesses in the town, special characters, and other villagers; at the beginning of Wild World, when driven to their new place of residence by Kapp'n in his black cab, the player is dropped off just outside the town hall - at the plaza in front of the structure.

The main area of the town hall has a counter that divides the building into two parts. Anywhere behind the counter is inaccessible to the player, and contains bookcases, mail sacks, and the mayor's desk, where Tortimer can be found sleeping. Pelly and Phyllis also work behind the counter.

Civic Center Mat CF Sprite.png Civic center

  • Environment – The player can hear the opinions of the townsfolk in regard to the environment of the town. If the town remains perfect for 15 days, Pelly or Phyllis will hand the player a Golden Watering Can.
  • Town Tune – The town tune can be edited from here.
  • Town Fund (City Folk) – Bells can be donated to aid the town. This can result in an extra bridge, a fountain, and a choice of a windmill or lighthouse being built.
  • Donation (Wild World) – Bells can be donated to the town of Boondox in exchange for feathers.
  • Problem (City Folk) – The player can report villagers here. Doing so will cause the villager in question to reset their clothing, reset their catchphrase, or forget about the letters that players have sent them. Also, the player can ask the town hall's staff to clear their house if they are 'locked out'.
  • Moving (Wild World) – Players can be transferred from one town to another.

Post Office Mat CF Sprite.png Post office

  • Pay mortgage (Wild World) – The player can pay in Bells towards their mortgage. Paying off the current mortgage enables the player to expand their house.
  • Withdraw (Wild World) – A player can withdraw money from their account.
  • Deposit (Wild World) – A player can deposit money into their account.
  • Save mail – Saves selected letters, which can be accessed at any time.
  • Save notes in bottles (Wild World) – Save selected notes in bottles that can be accessed at any time.
  • Send letter – Post a letter to a fellow villager or player.
  • Wii Message Board (City Folk) – Send a message (possibly with a screenshot) to the player's Wii Message Board, or a friend's Wii Message Board.

Recycling WW Icon.png Recycle box

Main article: Recycle box

The recycling bin is one of the surprisingly useful things in the town, and has the same function as the dump in Animal Crossing. The player can leave any unwanted items here to be taken away at 6 AM every Monday and Thursday. This can be useful for any items which cannot be sold to Tom Nook. Alternatively, the player can just choose to sell them for no extra Bells.

The most useful thing the recycling bin can be used for is collecting rare pieces of furniture, or other items. Sometimes, a rare item may appear, which is likely being disposed of by another villager. These items are usually ones that do not appear in the store often, and can be taken by the player to use at no charge whatsoever. Beware though, as if these items are left past 6 AM on the collection days, they will disappear forever.

It is also amusing to note that if the player sends another villager an item through mail, it may appear in the recycling bin later, or another item may disappear from their house to replace said item and appear in the recycling bin. This usually happens if the item is one a villager cannot have more than one of, like wallpaper or a stereo.

The recycling bin was removed in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. If the player installs a trash bin as a public works project or places a similar piece of furniture in their house, they can dispose of trash that way. Otherwise, they will have to pay a disposal fee at Re-Tail.

Savings WW Icon.png Automatic Bell Dispenser

Main article: Savings

The Automatic Bell Dispenser allows players to deposit or withdraw Bells, and to pay their mortgage. The player can also ask the machine to issue them a new Shopping Card. The bell dispenser was absent in Animal Crossing: Wild World, and was moved to the post office in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

Bulletin Board NL.png Bulletin board

Main article: Bulletin Board

The bulletin board is a message board outside of the hall, where messages can appear every day. The player can also post their own messages, and is where Tom Nook sends the player to post how "cool" his store is as a job at the start of the game. In Animal Crossing: City Folk, a small yellow bird appears on top of the board if there are unread messages, but will fly away when the player approaches. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the Bulletin Board is located outside the train station instead.

In New Leaf

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the town hall serves a somewhat different role from previous games. Isabelle mans the desk and conducts civic functions, with banking and postal services having moved to the post office on Main Street. The bulletin board is situated outside the train station, the recycle bin is no longer present and events are now held at the event plaza in front of the Town Tree.

The town hall is the mayor's office, and this player can sit at their desk at the back of the building to begin the process of constructing public works projects and setting ordinances for the town.

The town hall is closed during events where Isabelle is in the town's plaza. During certain other events (such as the Fishing Tourney), the town hall will remain open but the mayor is not allowed to begin any new projects or change ordinances. If Isabelle is camping, Wisp will take over her role for the day but no services will be available as he does not know how to perform her job.

Renovation

Once the town has achieved perfect town status, the mayor will unlock the option of renovating the exterior design of the town hall. There are three unique designs, and once altered, the building can be reverted to the default appearance if desired. The interior of the building remains identical no matter which design is chosen.

CAT Machine

NLWa CAT Machine.jpg

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo, the CAT Machine (Coupon Allocating Terminal) is added outside the town hall and rewards the player with MEOW Coupons when they complete town initiatives. The machine will audibly chime and flash its screen when the player has completed initiatives to indicate that there are coupons that can be claimed. Isabelle will give an overview of the CAT Machine to the player during the tutorial when they begin Welcome amiibo for the first time.

In Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori

Town Hall in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori

In 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, Ai enters the town hall shortly after arriving in Animal Village and meets Pelly and Tortimer. The building later appears in the background of several scenes, including during the Fireworks Festival and when Tortimer announces the winner of the Winter Festival.

Staff

Music

The music in the town hall will change depending on who is serving the player. Pelly's theme is a cheery, bouncy song with a fast whistling melody. Phyllis' contains a very droll, onbeat chord sequence with a very pitchy guitar melody. Both songs give a good idea of each clerk's personality. Smashville in the hit game Super Smash Bros Brawl has the town hall's music (along with Tom Nook's theme) play in the background. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Isabelle's theme played when loading the game is remixed for town hall.

Gallery

In Wild World

In City Folk

In New Leaf

Trivia

Notes

  1. Except certain events where Isabelle is outside, in New Leaf only


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