10 Things Only Animal Crossing Players Would Understand
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is more than just a game, it's a lifestyle. Here's 10 things for those of us living the island dream.

If, like us, you've been cooped up inside with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, then this is the list for you. If not, here's hoping you find this amusing enough to take the plunge and join us on an island adventure.
1. Your virtual home is more important than your real one
After hours spent picking out wallpapers to match our rugs from Saharah, we can say with full certainty that we have never spent as much time on our real life homes as we have on our virtual one. Our bedrooms are pretty messy, especially after weeks of social isolation, but our Animal Crossing homes are immaculate, and we will be listing interior decorating as one of our skills now.
#AnimalCrossing #ACNH details of my home pic.twitter.com/cSBjJ8JzYR
— lilac 🌷 (@nxgisa) April 18, 2020
my witchy/earthy/harry potter esque home! #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/WC2dVXBtCm
— small fry crybaby (@mystibug) April 17, 2020
Of course, there's no discussing our homes without discussing how much they cost.
2. Bells. So many bells.
Building your home takes a lot of bells, the in-game currency. Not only does Animal Crossing start you off with copious amounts of debt, but it further increases how many bells you owe with every house upgrade. This is no problem, however, for acquiring bells is an easy task. There are plenty of guides for making a quick buck, and plenty of tips from other gamers.
Many have found easy ways to make millions in game. So many, in fact, that Nintendo is desperately trying to make it more difficult.
Dataminers say Animal Crossing nerfed bug moneymakers — further proof developers are trying to fix the inflated bell economy https://t.co/q3MHQqvbAB pic.twitter.com/CAf591ixJR
— Polygon (@Polygon) April 24, 2020
But the best way to make money is through the stalk market.
STONKS 📈 pic.twitter.com/pIvFWUoku0
— hyoon🌙✨ (@floaromaa) March 22, 2020
Which leads us to our next point...
3. The turnips must flow
For many, the 'stalk market' is where the real game takes place.
FRIENDS. Turnips are selling for 529 on my island. Shoot me a text if you want that Dodo Code. pic.twitter.com/asc8aPLu94
— Miles Luna @ HOME! (@TheMilesLuna) April 23, 2020
Even celebrities are getting in on the turnip game.
guys I tweeted my turnip prices and elijah wood just came to my island and hung out 😭😭😭😭😭 this is the best day in quarantine yet pic.twitter.com/H3mYJWnvgR
— jessa 🦋 (@directedbyrian) April 23, 2020
We won't blame you for using resources like the Turnip Calculator or the Turnip Exchange to maximize your gains.
4. Tom Nook - Savior or Sinner?
Tom Nook may be the most polarizing figure we've seen in a video game. Some describe Tom Nook as a "capitalist crook".
I have never played Animal Crossing but based off what I see on Twitter, Tom Nook is an evil landlord who will stop at nothing to reclaim what is owed
— T-Wet (@TJWetz) April 22, 2020
Alright I’m done defending Tom Nook this rat was really giving us a .5% interest and he LOWERED IT?
— Nate (@nshinx_ac) April 23, 2020
But for every person out there smearing his name, there are hordes standing up in his defence.
tom nook did nothing wrong. you’re just Financially Irresponsible
— Schlatt (@jschlatt) April 23, 2020
y’all someone posted this on facebook i mcrying i love you tom nook pic.twitter.com/rLHva64gol
— 💚🌸 (@pinegr0ve_) April 23, 2020
His true nature? The world may never know.
5. Your neighbors say the darndest things
The neighbors are cute.
It's the middle of the night, Flora omg #AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/ptAg0V4Ki5
— Soushi (@SoushimiTV) April 30, 2020
The neighbors are cuddly.
did you eat too much, Flurry? #AnimalCrossing pic.twitter.com/6wj9RJaAFD
— ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (@brinedhagfish) April 23, 2020
And sometimes, the neighbors are hilariously cruel.

Seen this gem on facebook. pic.twitter.com/LrRZ5Vt5Kj
— Wuu (@Wuu_Fi) April 4, 2020
6. The museum is the greatest place to be
If you're anything like us, you've spent countless just wandering your museum. Delightfully designed with all sorts of things to marvel at, Blathers and his collection are truly the heart and soul of our island.
probably my favorite place in the museum#AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/YfAnWWAoVE
— ⬜DICE🎲ENTHUSIAST⬛ (@PollyEmma707) April 24, 2020
Night at the Museum #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/x4GVDbNiVk
— Big B. Wolf 🌕🐺 (@GreatCatsby13) April 24, 2020
With the new art gallery expansion, we're expecting this place to turn into our second home.
7. Fashion is more than an art. It's a lifestyle
They say that "clothes make a man", and never before has that been more true. The game comes jampacked with all sorts of clothes you can purchase and try out.
Me: I think I'll wear some retro-style clothes today.
— Queen 👑 (@queensweep1) April 24, 2020
Able Sisters:
#AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/kFzr2vXdu9
But the creativity that the custom designer unlocks is truly mesmerizing. The community designs we've seen have been incredible.
Made a butterfly coat design in ACNH!#anchdesign #AnimalCrossingDesign #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons pic.twitter.com/86DCfJZdZ3
— Almond Pupper (@AlmondPupper) April 20, 2020
But oh... My god. #AnimalCrossingDesigns #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons #ACNHDesign pic.twitter.com/wFi72Vqowb
— نركس 💫 (@leafmealonefam) April 15, 2020
8. Visiting your loved ones has never been more appreciated
One of the hardest things we've faced in this global pandemic is how long it's been since we've seen our friends and family. Through our little virtual avatars, we've been loving the little connections we're able to maintain.
As expected, there's been a fair amount of silliness in many island gatherings.
Yesterday we performed a ritual to the moon #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/d8GHs31nog
— Ruth 🌸 AC:NH (@fearthefairy99) April 24, 2020
Even cooler though, many community members have used Animal Crossing to simulate all kinds of real life events. We've seen engagements, birthdays, and full on weddings taking place. It's wonderful having a virtual space to conduct all of these things, especially now.
My Animal Crossing friends >>>
— RileyCrossing (@ACNH_Tideway) April 23, 2020
Huge thank you to them for throwing me the cutest surprise birthday party ever!! 🥺❤️🎉 Love you guys!! pic.twitter.com/GwEWYlQfxw
9. We spent how long watering our flowers??
It's 9:00am.
Wake up.
Check your mailbox.
Water your lily garden.
Water your second lily garden.
Water your pansy garden.
Your watering can is broken.
Run to resident services.
Craft a flimsy watering can.
Craft a watering can.
Water your rose garden.
Shake some trees.
Pull out your trusty stone axe and whack some trees.
Whack some rocks with your trusty stone axe.
Your trusty stone axe has broken.
Run to Resident Services.
Craft a flimsy axe.
Craft a stone axe.
Whack some more rocks.
Run to Nook's Cranny.
Check the turnip prices.
Go home.
Empty your inventory.
Pick up all your turnips.
Run to Nook's Cranny.
Sell your turnips for millions.
Use your millions to finally build that new bridge.
Check the clock.
6 hours have passed...
How did that happen?
10. It doesn't matter how many hours we've spent
7am beach stroll #AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/88loWNR2oI
— morgo (@nintendbabe) April 24, 2020
Sure, it takes forever to set up our island and pay our dues to Tom Nook. At the end of the day, it's all worth it. This place is truly an island paradise, and the serenity that fills us as we stroll along our shorelines is unparalleled. We love it here, and we're never leaving.