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Build a charming town, collect fish and bugs, customize your home, meet animal villagers, complete public works projects, enjoy seasonal events, and explore Welcome amiibo features.
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Eight core guides covering villagers, collecting, town life, and island activities
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Read more →Animal Crossing: New Leaf combines town development, home expansion, collecting, shopping, and social life. These five steps take a new mayor from the first train ride to a dependable daily routine and the tropical island.
1
Arrive and Establish Your Town
Meet Rover on the train, choose your town name and map, and arrive at the station. Isabelle and the residents identify you as the new mayor, and you pick the location of your first home.
- Choose a town map
- Place the first house plot
- Complete the initial home loan
- Speak with Isabelle about mayor duties
RoverIsabelleTom NookTrain StationMain Street
2
Complete the Mayor Introduction
Settle in, finish the mayor orientation, and start raising your town's development rating. Isabelle's advice unlocks the next civic activities, and daily conversations keep residents happy.
- Speak with villagers each day
- Keep weeds and dropped items under control
- Check the town bulletin board
- Review available public works projects
IsabelleTown HallTown Tree Plaza
3
Build a Daily Routine
A short daily loop keeps the town tidy and grows your savings steadily. Check the same spots every day before spending time on bigger projects.
- Dig up fossil and gyroid spots
- Check the beach for shells and message bottles
- Shake trees for fruit, furniture, and Bells
- Visit Nookling Junction and the Able Sisters
- Talk to villagers and look for requests
- Sell fruit, fish, bugs, and duplicate fossils
Nookling JunctionAble SistersRe-Tail
4
Expand Main Street and Town Facilities
Spend Bells on Main Street and pay down your home loan to develop the shopping district. New services and shop upgrades arrive as the town progresses.
- Buy items from Nookling Junction
- Order clothing and custom designs at the Able Sisters
- Donate specimens to the Museum
- Expand your house through Tom Nook
- Check Main Street for new construction
MuseumShampoodleKatrina's Fortune ShopT.I.Y.
5
Unlock the Island and Museum Collection
After meeting the early town and home requirements, Tortimer opens the tropical island. Kapp'n ferries you there to catch valuable creatures, join tours, and earn Medals.
- Catch tropical fish and insects
- Dive for deep-sea creatures
- Complete island tours
- Earn and spend Medals
- Donate one of each species to the Museum
TortimerKapp'nBlathersTortimer Island
Quick Tips
- The island unlocks some of the best Bells-per-hour activities in the game, so early mayor duties pay off fast.
- Fossils, the money rock, and non-native fruit form a dependable daily income before island access.
- Donating the first catch of every species to the Museum keeps collections complete while duplicates fund house loans.
- Talking to villagers every day surfaces requests, free items, and public works project suggestions.
New Leaf lets players scan QR codes to import custom designs and use them on clothing, paths, flags, and themed rooms. The QR reader unlocks at the Able Sisters sewing machine after progressing through Sable's conversations.
Clothing
Tops, Dresses, and Hats
Import wearable patterns for tops, dresses, and hats. Pro Designs preserve separate front, back, and sleeve areas for detailed outfits.
Character outfitsSchool uniformsCosplay costumesSeasonal clothing
- 1Open the QR reader at the Able Sisters sewing machine
- 2Scan each QR image in sequence for multi-code designs
- 3Save the design to a custom-design slot
- 4Wear it from the pockets or wardrobe
Ground Patterns
Paths, Tiles, and Town Areas
Place one-tile designs on the ground to build paths, plazas, garden borders, and themed outdoor areas.
Stone pathsWooden walkwaysFlower bordersMarket stalls
- 1Scan the QR code through the Able Sisters QR reader
- 2Save the pattern to a custom-design slot
- 3Select the pattern from the pockets
- 4Lay it on eligible outdoor ground spaces
Flags and Signs
Town Flags and Display Designs
Apply imported designs to the town flag and to signboards, markers, and themed town entrances.
Town flagsNeighborhood signsWelcome boardsEvent decorations
- 1Scan and save the selected design
- 2Choose the town flag option at Town Hall
- 3Place designs on available display surfaces
Interior and Display
Wallpaper, Displays, and Themed Rooms
Use decorative designs with compatible display furniture to create galleries, cafés, shops, and exhibition rooms.
Pattern displaysArt roomsCafé interiorsMuseum-style exhibits
- 1Scan the QR code at the Able Sisters sewing machine
- 2Save the design to an available slot
- 3Use it through a compatible display option
- 4Arrange furniture to complete the theme
Compare villagers by species, personality, and interaction style to choose the right neighbors for your town theme.
S
Highly Sought After
Strong community popularityDistinctive visual designMemorable personality and dialogue
Marshal
SmugSquirrel
Small white squirrel with a serious expression and polite, confident dialogue.
Ankha
SnootyCat
Egyptian-themed cat with gold and blue styling and direct, stylish dialogue.
Stitches
LazyCub
Patchwork stuffed-animal look with friendly, food-focused dialogue.
A
Popular and Well Rounded
Appealing designStrong personality identityFits many town themes
Fauna
NormalDeer
Soft brown deer with a gentle look and warm, helpful dialogue.
Lucky
LazyDog
Bandaged mummy-like dog with relaxed, humorous dialogue.
Rosie
PeppyCat
Bright blue cat with a cheerful expression and energetic dialogue.
B
Solid Town Residents
Recognizable designsUseful personality varietyAppeal depends on town theme
Zucker
LazyOctopus
Takoyaki-inspired design with relaxed, food-loving dialogue.
Pekoe
NormalBear Cub
Asian-inspired bear cub with calm, kind dialogue.
Beau
LazyDeer
Sleepy-looking deer with relaxed, outdoorsy dialogue.
Plan fishing, bug catching, and diving sessions with the collection table. New Leaf uses a fixed in-game calendar, so month values follow the game's standard seasons.
| Category | Name | Months | Time | Location | Sell Price | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | Sea Bass | All year | All day | Ocean | 160 Bells | Common |
| Fish | Crucian Carp | All year | All day | River | 120 Bells | Common |
| Fish | Coelacanth | All year | 4 PM–9 AM, rain or snow | Ocean | 15,000 Bells | Very Rare |
| Bug | Emperor Butterfly | June–September | 7 PM–8 AM | Flying near flowers | 2,500 Bells | Uncommon |
| Bug | Tarantula | June–August | 7 PM–4 AM | Ground | 8,000 Bells | Very Rare |
| Deep-Sea Creature | Sea Anemone | All year | All day | Ocean floor while diving | 1,000 Bells | Common |
Donate the first specimen of every species to the Museum, then sell duplicates at Re-Tail.
Animal Crossing New Leaf Turnip Prices
Daisy Mae sells turnips on Sunday mornings, and Re-Tail buys them Monday through Saturday at prices that change every morning and afternoon. Track the full week to sell into a rising pattern before turnips rot.
SundayBefore noonBuying Turnips
Buy turnips from Daisy Mae
Turnips sell in bundles of ten and the purchase price changes every Sunday. Record the price per turnip and your total investment.
Tip: Keep turnips in your pockets or outside; they cannot be stored in the house closet.
Monday–SaturdayMorning and afternoonPrice Recording
Check the Re-Tail turnip price
Re-Tail quotes one price before noon and another after noon, so record every quote twice a day.
Tip: Track purchase price, quantity, both daily quotes, and your current profit per turnip.
Monday–SaturdayAll weekDecreasing Pattern
Sell early when prices keep falling
A decreasing pattern starts near the purchase price and declines without a meaningful peak.
Tip: With no cooperative town available, selling at the least damaging quote beats waiting until Saturday.
MidweekOne sessionSmall Spike Pattern
Watch for a moderate rise
Several lower prices are followed by a short rise and then a decline, and the highest quote is brief.
Tip: Compare each new quote with the previous session and sell during the rise.
MidweekOne or more sessionsLarge Spike Pattern
Hold for a strong peak
Prices start low, rise sharply, and fall after the peak, often midweek.
Tip: Once an exceptional price appears, sell the full inventory or a selected portion to lock in the gain.
Monday–SaturdayMultiple sessionsFluctuating Pattern
Compare each quote instead of following a schedule
Prices move up and down without a predictable single peak but can still produce profitable windows.
Tip: Set a target profit per turnip and sell when the current quote reaches it.
Next SundayAfter the new Sunday beginsSpoilage Deadline
Unsold turnips rot
Turnips spoil when the next Sunday arrives, and spoiled turnips attract ants when placed outside.
Tip: Finish all sales by Saturday night and avoid time travel past the current Sunday.
Any selling sessionAt Re-TailProfit Calculation
Calculate before confirming a sale
Investment equals purchase price times quantity; net profit equals gross return minus investment.
Tip: Selling part of the inventory secures profit while keeping turnips for a higher later quote.
Bells fund house expansions, public works projects, tools, and furniture. Combine guaranteed daily activities with island farming and valuable catches as your town develops.
New townLow to medium
Beginner Route: Fruit, Shells, and Fossils
- Shake fruit trees and sell surplus fruit
- Collect and sell seashells along the beach
- Dig up daily fossils and sell duplicates at Re-Tail
Routine: Run a town lap covering fruit trees, the beach, and fossil spots.
Best for: Players with limited tools and no island access.
Any stageMedium
Daily Guaranteed Income
- Hit the money rock repeatedly with a shovel
- Sell unwanted gold, silver, and gem ore
- Sell duplicate fossils, spare gyroids, and extra furniture
Routine: Finish rock and fossil checks before longer sessions.
Best for: Players who want predictable income every day.
Early to mid gameMedium to high
Fishing Route
- Watch for large shadows and fin silhouettes
- Prioritize rare fish and finned ocean fish
- Release low-value fish to free inventory space
Routine: Carry a spare rod and loop the river, ponds, and shoreline.
Best for: Players who enjoy active play with a fishing rod.
Early to mid gameMedium to high
Bug-Catching Route
- Search trees, flowers, stumps, and the ground
- Approach slowly with the net raised
- Shift search times to match high-value species
Routine: Carry the net on every town lap and check trunks first.
Best for: Players filling the Museum while earning Bells.
Mid to late gameHigh
Island Beetle Farming
- Travel to Tortimer Island in the evening
- Remove flowers and bushes so rare beetles spawn
- Scare away low-value insects and fill the inventory
Routine: Use focused palm-tree loops and return with a full bag.
Best for: Players saving for large expansions and projects.
Mid gameMedium, repeatable
Fruit Orchard
- Plant non-native fruit in a dedicated orchard
- Harvest on regrowth and sell where the fruit is not native
- Keep perfect-fruit trees for regular harvests
Routine: Plant in rows and harvest the whole orchard in one trip.
Best for: Players who want income on a predictable cycle.
Any stageVariable
Re-Tail Premium Items
- Check the daily premium item request
- Sell requested items above normal price
- Use flea market spaces to sell furniture to villagers
Routine: Review Re-Tail before bulk-selling fish, bugs, or fruit.
Best for: Players who check town shops daily.
Long-term progressionPlanning strategy
House Expansion Planning
- Keep a separate savings target for the next loan
- Fund early expansions with fossils and the money rock
- Switch to island farming for basement-sized goals
Routine: Choose one financial goal at a time and bank daily profits.
Best for: Players balancing loans with projects and collections.
Animal Crossing New Leaf Events Calendar
New Leaf combines fixed-date holidays, date-shifting festivals, monthly competitions, recurring visitors, and seasonal item series. Browse the calendar by month so no event or reward passes unnoticed.
New Year's Day
January 1Celebrate in front of Town Hall and join Isabelle's New Year activities.
- Stay in town before midnight
- Check the plaza and Town Hall area
Fishing Tourney
Selected winter SaturdaysSubmit the requested fish to the host and compete for a score and prizes.
- Keep a fishing rod ready
- Check the announcement for the target fish
Festivale
Date varies by yearDance and collect feathers for Pavé in exchange for Festivale furniture.
- Carry a net for catching feathers
- Trade duplicate feather colors
Welcome amiibo adds the campground, amiibo invitations, RV visitors, MEOW Coupons, and extra minigames. The content arrives through a free update for existing copies of Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
New location
Campground and Harvey
Harvey's campground sits on the edge of town and hosts RV visitors with special interactions and themed items.
- 1Visit the campground once the update is active
- 2Talk with Harvey and inspect visiting RVs
- 3Check the campground shop for items not sold on Main Street
Unlocks: Campground visitors, RV interiors, and special campground furniture.
Campground currency
MEOW Coupons
MEOW Coupons are a special currency for selected campground purchases, earned through town initiatives and Welcome amiibo activities.
- 1Complete town initiatives that award coupons
- 2Redeem coupons at the campground
- 3Save coupons for limited items
Unlocks: A separate purchase path for campground goods and special furniture.
Character invitations
Scanning amiibo Figures and Cards
Compatible Animal Crossing amiibo figures and cards bring characters to the campground or trigger special interactions.
- 1Use the scanning point when the game prompts for an amiibo
- 2Scan an eligible figure or card
- 3Visit the resulting RV and review the request
Unlocks: Character-specific visits, RV furniture, and invitation options.
Villager management
Inviting Characters to Move In
Some amiibo interactions let you invite a character to town after completing their campground request.
- 1Call the character through the amiibo interaction
- 2Complete the visitor's request
- 3Confirm the move-in when the character agrees
Unlocks: Direct recruitment instead of waiting for a random move-in.
Collection
Special Furniture and RV Items
RV visitors offer furniture tied to their character, series, or crossover appearance.
- 1Inspect every RV that arrives
- 2Compare items with your catalog goals
- 3Pay with MEOW Coupons or the displayed method
Unlocks: Character-themed sets that never appear in ordinary shops.
Extra activities
Welcome amiibo Minigames
The update adds Desert Island Escape and Puzzle League alongside expanded features.
- 1Open the minigame entry points after updating
- 2Use compatible amiibo where prompted
- 3Replay to improve results and unlock rewards
Unlocks: Extra gameplay modes outside the main town routine.
Version information
Free Update for Existing Copies
The Welcome amiibo content is a free software update, so original-version players access every new feature without buying a separate edition.
- 1Update the game through the Nintendo 3DS system
- 2Launch the town and find the campground
- 3Use compatible amiibo hardware for scan features
Unlocks: All Welcome amiibo systems on an existing game card.
Reference table
Amiibo Lookup Categories
Organize your collection by character, card series, figure, RV visitor, furniture reward, and minigame access.
- 1List character names and amiibo types
- 2Note each visitor's campground appearance
- 3Track furniture rewards and invitation availability
Unlocks: A practical index for choosing which amiibo to scan.