Island Tour Creator

Island Tour Creator
Desktop homepage in March 2021
Status
Closed
Language		English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian
Dates of operation		2021
Date opened		March 24, 2021
Date closed		December 31, 2021
Web address		www.tanuki-kaihatsu.com

The Island Tour Creator was a website where users could make posters and tour videos of their Animal Crossing: New Horizons island to share with others. The site was announced alongside information for the 1.9.0 Free Update. It was opened on March 24, 2021, and it was available until the end of 2021.

While an overview of the site's features could be viewed on desktop computers, posters and trailers could only be created on mobile devices. The use of the website required a Nintendo Account.

Features

Posters

An example of a poster

When creating a poster, the user would choose their island name and a screenshot from New Horizons. A border was then chosen, and the image could be zoomed in and moved around within the border; each border also had two color options. The user would then choose a two-word tagline for their island using a predetermined list of words. The island's Dream Address could also optionally be added.

Once the steps are complete, the poster would be available for download. It could also be shared on Twitter from the website.

On December 8, 2021, five more poster borders were added, bringing the total number of borders to thirteen.

List of poster borders

Thumbnail	Border frame (Light)	Border frame (Dark)	Description
			A circular object with Timmy and Tommy on the top-left corner, a Windflower (red for light, orange for dark) on the bottom-right corner, and the game's logo on the top-right. The tagline is placed vertically on the right below the logo, while the island's name and the Dream Address are placed on the bottom-left corner.
			Resembles an airmail, with a stamp on the top-right corner that hosts the Dream Address and the game's logo on the bottom-right corner. The tagline is placed on the top-left side of the border, with the island's name below.
			Features a Dodo Airlines seaplane (yellow for light, blue for dark) flying in the sky, with the smoke from the seaplane cutting the frame apart. The game's logo is placed on the top-right corner, and the tagline is placed vertically on the bottom-left corner. The island's name on the bottom right corner with the Dream Address above.
			Predominately borders on the bottom, this border has a leaf pattern, with Timmy and Tommy on the right side beneath a text that says "Visit our website for info" and a search bar that displays "Island Tour Creator". The island's name is shown below the Nook Inc.'s logo, while the Dream Address is shown besides the logo. The game's logo is placed on the top-right corner, next to the tagline, which is placed on the top.
			Themed after a magazine cover, the border frame includes the game's logo on the top-left and nearby the text "Now's the time! Visit fabulous...". Below the text, the island's name is displayed, and below that, on the right-hand side, the text "Vol. 1" is shown. The tagline is on the bottom-left corner, while the Dream Address on the bottom-right, around the shape of a promotion circle, with Timmy and Tommy.
			A simple white or dark border with a thick curve at the bottom. The Dream Address and the island's names are shown there, however if no Dream Address is provided, the game will return with the Nook Inc. logo. The game's logo is at the top-right corner from the border, with the tagline centered and close to the top.
			A border that includes plumeria flowers and wavy shapes, and includes the face of Tom Nook next to a text bubble that says "Visit". Below that is the island's name, which is below the text "For Fun!. The tagline is placed vertically on the left side, and the game's logo is on the bottom-right corner. If a Dream Address is specified, the top-right corner will show the text "Dream Address" before displaying the address.
			A border that circles around the screenshot, with various fruit (Cherries, Coconut, and Peach on the light version; Pear, Apple, and Orange on the dark version) scattered around. The game's logo is on the top-left corner, with the island's name on the top-right, the tagline on the bottom-right, and the Dream Address on the bottom-left.
			Shaped around the eyes of Tom Nook and the Nooklings, the border features cherry-blossom petals in a predominately pink frame. At the top features the text "2021 Spring". The tagline is placed at the bottom of the border, while the game's logo is on the top-right and the Dream Address on the top-left. This border was added on December 8, 2021.
			Shaped around the eyes of Tom Nook and the Nooklings, the border features fireworks, a uchiwa fan, and a pinwheel, all under a predominately dark blue frame. At the top features the text "2021 Summer". The tagline is placed at the bottom of the border, while the game's logo is on the top-right and the Dream Address on the top-left. This border was added on December 8, 2021.
			Shaped around the eyes of Tom Nook and the Nooklings, the border features maple leaves, acorns, and pine cones. At the top features the text "2021 Autumn". The tagline is placed at the bottom of the border, while the game's logo is on the top-right and the Dream Address on the top-left. This border was added on December 8, 2021.
			Shaped around the eyes of Tom Nook and the Nooklings, the border features snowflakes, with the bottom portion of the border in white and the top portion of the border in blue. At the top features the text "2021 Winter". The tagline is placed at the bottom of the border, while the game's logo is on the top-right and the Dream Address on the top-left. This border was added on December 8, 2021.
			Features various symbols, including the heads of Timmy and Tommy, and a stamp featuring the face of Tom Nook. The text at the top reads "Thank You!! 2021". The tagline goes below this text while the Dream Address is located on the bottom of the frame, with the game's logo on the top-right. This border was added on December 8, 2021.

Trailers

An example of a trailer

When creating a trailer, the user chooses their island name and up to three out of nine features to show in the trailer: Photo Op, Museum, Fashion, Events, Home, Items, Faves, Neighbors, and Scenery. Up to three screenshots or one video of at least 10 seconds is chosen for each feature, and a thumbnail image is chosen. The user then chooses a two-word tagline for their island using a predetermined list of words. The island's Dream Address can also optionally be added.

Once the steps are complete, a 62-second trailer will be created. At the start of the trailer, a title card will appear and an narrator starts the trailer by saying, "Thank you for your interest in our island. Please join us for a virtual tour of all it has to offer." The tagline and the island's name is displayed; below that, the text "Tour Guide" is shown.

The trailer's narration will differ based on the three features that the user has chosen.

Photo Op	"This is the best spot to capture a special moment, with a photo that you'll treasure forever."
Museum	"Our museum is filled with all kinds of natural wonders. From fossil to fish, bugs and beyond."
Fashion	"If it's fashion you're after, look no further. Our island's style sparkles with originality."
Events	"We're known for fun events, including special seasonal celebrations. Come and join us!"
Home	"Be sure to stop by this fabulous property. The owner is always happy to show off their decor!"
Items	"Some things you just have to see yourself, like the carefully selected goods that make our island feel like home."
Faves	"Of course it wouldn't be our island without our meritoriously curated collection of items and experiences."
Neighbors	"While you're here, say hello to our island's vibrant residents. You might even make a new friend!"
Scenery	"It's easy to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind, while you take in our island's incredible scenery."

At the end of the trailer, the narration will say, "So, what do you think? Are you ready the see the sights? We hope to see you soon.". The tagline and the island's name are shown once again. If the player has chosen to show their Dream Address, it will be displayed below the island's name. After the card fades, the text "A Nook Inc. Production" is shown.

The trailer can be downloaded or shared on Twitter from the website.

List of taglines

Taglines can be used in both posters and trailers.

First part	Second part
Happy	Place
Amazing	Island
Hip	Home
Mystic	Wonder
Natural	Oasis
Rainbow	Resort
Fancy	Garden
Classic	Hideout
Quirky	World
My	Utopia
Cute	Country
Wistful	Kingdom
Mystery	B-Side
Vibrant	Retreat
Serene	Meadow
Lovely	Village
Sublime	Seaside
Scenic	Forest
Animal	Peace
Toasty	Tropica
Unique	Tundra
Fun	Hamlet
Fabled	City
Surreal	Lair
Pure	Spring
Magical	Summer
Bygone	Autumn
Sweet	Winter
Hot	Castle
Cool	Hangout

Gallery

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  Promotional image

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  Official poster

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  Official poster

Names in other languages

	観光案内メーカー Kankō an'nai mēkā	Tourist Information Maker
	관광 안내 메이커 Gwangwang annae meikeo	Tour Guide Maker
	观光导览制作站 Guānguāng dǎo lǎn zhìzuò zhàn	Sightseeing Guide Production Station
	觀光導覽製作站 Guānguāng dǎo lǎn zhìzuò zhàn	Sightseeing Guide Production Station
	Дизайнер проспекта острова Dizayner prospekta ostrova	Island Avenue Designer
	Eilandpromotor	Island Promoter
	Inselpräsentator	Island Presenter
	Herramienta de promoción insular	Island Promotion Tool
	Editor turistico dell'isola	Tourist Editor of the Island
	Ferramenta de promoção da ilha	Island Promotion Tool

References

Websites & Publications

Official websites Club Nintendo • The Crossing Guardian • Island Tour Creator • My Nintendo • Play Nintendo Community ACGC Spreadsheet • ACNH.Directory • ACNH Spreadsheet • Animal Crossing Ahead • Animal Crossing Community • Animal Crossing World • Animal Crossing Online • DodoCodes.com • Nookazon • The Bell Tree Forums Wikis Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The Wiki • Animal Crossing New Leaf Wiki • Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Wiki • Animal Crossing Wiki • Animal Crossing Wiki (German) • Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance • Nookipedia Publications Nintendo Power • Official Nintendo Magazine Full list • Category