Upon unlocking the application, gameplay tips appear in the lower-left part of loading screens, for example, before the player exits their house when starting the game. These tips are "provided" either by Isabelle, Tom Nook, or, once the player has visited the Archipelago, Lottie. Opening the application using the NookPhone allows the player to view these tips.
Members of our Island Life 101 service will receive tips on island living every day! Yes, yes, just like this!
You can read back over the tips sent here anytime you like with the Island Life 101 NookPhone app! Yes, yes!
Various shrubs flower in different seasons! Do try planting all kinds of shrubs to enjoy the changing seasons.
You can use a vanity or mirror when you want to change up your look! Become the you that you want to be, yes, yes!
Rapidly pressing A while working on a DIY project will help you to work faster!
Those little bubbles you see while you're out swimming? That's a sea creature! Press Y to dive, then chase after the shadow to try to catch it!
Dig up whole trees! Crush rocks! This power is yours if you eat fruit or other foods. Yes, yes, it's incredible!
Don't forget a wet suit if you want to go swimming, hm? They are available for purchase at Nook's Cranny or as a miles-redemption item from Nook Stop!
Have you ever seen a balloon floating through the air, a tempting present dangling below? Yes, yes, a trusty slingshot is the perfect tool to bring them down!
Be careful when slingshotting balloons, hm? Popping one above a body of water, like a river or pond, will cause its cargo to make a splash and remain forever out of reach!
It's fun to work in a kitchen once you've downloaded Be a Chef! DIY Recipes+. Yes, yes, redeem miles for your copy at Nook Stop!
The Custom Fencing in a Flashrecipe book from Nook Stop opens up a world of fencing-color customization. Perfect for a designer who wants their island to look just so!
Anyone may take whatever they find in the recycle box kept inside Resident Services. You may make a happy discovery if you check it daily! Their recycling is your treasure, hm?
Lost on a stroll? Stuck somewhere you'd rather not be? Use the !Rescue Service app! They'll deliver you to a safe location, like your home or Resident Services.
Use the Call Resident app to play with up to three other residents who live on the same island as you. Yes, yes, so much fun to be had together!
Once a day, you can earn miles just by using Nook Stop inside Resident Services! Using it multiple days in a row increases the miles you earn! What a deal, hm?
Sometimes you need more tree branchthan you can find. So grab a tree and start shaking! Keep shaking the same tree, and soon you'll have all the branches you need, hm?
Did you know the Nook Stop miles-redemption item, the waterscaping permit, can be used to create rivers and ponds, as well as to fill in existing ones?
The cliff construction permit, available as a Nook Stop miles-redemption item, can be used to create raised sections on your island or demolish existing cliffs!
Custom Design Pro Editor, a Nook Stop miles-redemption item, lets you use various Pro features to create even more items with custom designs!
Custom Design Pro Editor+ lets you create a wider range of items, like uchiwa fans and umbrellas, with custom designs! It's available as a Nook Stop miles-redemption item!
Custom Designs Patterns+ lets you enjoy custom-design features with recommended patterns. No need to make your own! Get yours from Nook Stop with miles!
Need sturdy tools that don't break easily? I recommend Pretty Good Tools Recipes, one of the miles-redemption options available at the Nook Stop. Yes, yes!
Do you find you always have full pockets? I suggest picking up a Pocket Organization Guide with your miles at Nook Stop! Learn how to fit more in those pockets, hm?
Learn how to cram as much in your pockets as you can. Redeem your miles for Ultimate Pocket StuffingatNook Stop,and carry more than you thought possible!
Drop by Resident Services, where I'm offering a workshop on customization! Yes, yes, I'll teach you how to change the colors of your DIY creations. Please stop by!
Upgrade your phone's Camera app with the Nook Stop miles-redemption item, Pro Camera App. Soon you'll be taking dynamic photos from exciting new perspectives!
One of the Nook Stop miles-redemption items, the custom design path permit lets you lay out paths using custom designs of your choice!
Consider expanding your home if it's too tiny for you! Add rooms and expand your storage capacity too. Let's discuss the details in Resident Services.
Your mailbox can store up to 300 letters. But when it's full, old letters will be removed to make room for new ones! You can mark the important ones as favorites to keep them safe.
One of the Nook Stop miles-redemption options is a storage shed. Yes, yes, when placed outside, you can use it to access your home's storage! Very convenient, hm?
Stereos and other audio equipment can play music you pick out! Music can be purchased from Nook Shopping.
You can obtain stones and iron nuggets by striking rocks with a shovel or axe. The trick to getting lots of goodies is striking the rock multiple times quickly, yes, yes!
Sometimes when shaking a tree, a wasp nest will fall down and angry wasps will zoom your way! Keep your net at the ready, and catch them before they catch you, hm?
I've heard that residents who receive glowing evaluations from the Happy Home Academy can earn commemorative rewards based on their score!
Keep your eyes open while running on our sandy beaches. If you see some water squirt up, try digging there with your shovel. Yes, yes, you might just find a clam!
You can sell items using the drop-off box at Nook's Cranny anytime. You won't earn as much as you would during regular hours, but that's the price for convenience, hm?
Nook's Cranny will purchase turnips from Monday through Saturday evening. After a week, turnips rot and lose their value, so don't miss your chance to sell them, hm?
The destination islands for airport tours and Kapp'n's boat tours are different! Choose whichever tour sounds fun in the moment!
If you plant a coconut, a coconut tree will grow! They only grow in the sand, so do be careful where you plant them!
If you plant bamboo shoots, bamboo will grow! Do this if you'd like to try using bamboo in DIY!
During this season, collect nature's bounty by shaking some trees! Hardwood trees have acorns, and cedar trees have pine cones! Yes, yes!
During this season, you can get young spring bamboo from, you guessed it, bamboo! What a way to enjoy seasonal DIY!
During this season, search the beach for summer shells! You can use them to enjoy seasonal DIY!
During this season, you can find mushrooms growing beside trees! While you should never trust wild mushrooms, those found on this island are safe. We've checked!
During this season, you can find mushrooms buried deep in the ground! They're ever so rare, so do try searching for them! Yes, yes!
During this season, catch floating cherry-blossom petals with a net! What a way to enjoy seasonal DIY!
During this season, you can catch floating maple leaves with a net! Such a spectacular way to engage in seasonal DIY, hm?
During this season, try catching snowflakes with a net! A chilly and unique way to enjoy seasonal DIY!
You can redeem miles at Nook Stop for an ABD! Use it to deposit and withdraw money anywhere at all. Yes, yes! How convenient!
If you eat a cooked dish, your stomach will get full all at once! It's a good idea to eat a cooked dish before doing any intense work! Yum, yum!
If you ever want to reread any of this info, you can simply check out the Island Life 101 app on your NookPhone!
At Harvey's Photopia, you can call your preferred model with amiibo! And at the Nook Stop, you can order their poster!
Sable always seems busy at the tailor shop, but she looks forward to customers saying hello. Please take a moment to chat with her during your next shopping trip! Yes, yes!
Various things fall out of trees when you shake them! Branches, leaves, wasp nests...sometimes even Bells! Shake the trees, and see what treasures you discover!
Even if you catch trash while fishing, don't litter! Consider placing it in the trash can or using it for DIY! A clean island is a happy island, hm?
Be mindful to keep enough space between trees when you plant them. If they're too close together, they won't grow big. It's hard to enjoy the shade of a very small tree, hm?
When you're outside, you can change your view by moving ↑ to look up at the sky and moving it down to look down!
When ◌ appears to the upper right of the screen, it means the game is currently autosaving. Be sure not to touch the power button during that time!
When the 📧 indicator is lit on your home's mailbox, that's a sign that you've had mail delivered! Yes, yes! Check your mail in a hurry. There's no telling what you might find!
As a present for May Day, I've prepared lovely vacations for everyone on the island! (Limited time only, expires May 7th.) You may depart from the airport counter. Don't forget, now!
There is an International Museum Day event currently being held at the museum! Yes, yes! Take this opportunity to make your way to the museum and see all it has to offer.
Did you know you can handwrite bulletin-board posts? Yes, yes, it's true! What an opportunity to spruce up your communication skills!
At Nook Shopping, in addition to daily offers and catalog orders, limited-time items related to events from around the world are sometimes available! Yes, yes! Don't miss out!
Orders from Nook Shopping are limited to five items per person each day. When there are a lot of things you want, please make sure to plan accordingly! Yes, yes!
For our regular customers who use Nook Shopping quite often, we now offer a special shopping app! Yes, yes!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Celebrate New Year's with items on sale now until January 5th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Enjoy nanakusa gayu, on sale now until January 7th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Items for the Big Game Celebration are on sale now until Feburary 15th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A celebratory Groundhog Day item is on sale now until February 2nd!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A bean-tossing kit for Setsubun is on sale now until February 3rd!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A bean-tossing kit for Setsubun is on sale now until February 3rd! Also, costume items are on sale at the tailors!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Venetian carnival masks are on sale now until the day after the carnival!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Celebrate Valentine's Day with special items on sale now until February 14th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Lunar New Year and Seollal items are on sale now!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Hinamatsuri items are on sale now until March 3rd!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A π pie to celebrate π Day is on sale now until March 14th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Shamrock Day items are on sale now until March 17th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Shamrock Day items are on sale now until March 17th! Costume items are also on sale at the tailors!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Hilarious joke items for April Fools' Day are on sale now until April 1st!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Enjoy going to prom with items on sale now until April 30th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Prom items on sale now until April 30th! Limited-time clothing items also on sale at the tailors!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Forsythias for celebrating Singmogil are on sale now until April 10th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A cool globe to commemorate Nature Day is on sale now until April 22nd!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Children's Day items are on sale now until May 5th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Mother's Day items are on sale now until May 31st!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A double Gloucester cheese to celebrate the Cheese Rolling event is on sale now!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! International Children's Day items are on sale now until June 15th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Items for both Father's Day and wedding season are on sale now until June 30th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Items for both Dano Festival and Dragon Boat Festival are on sale now!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Items to commemorate the summer solstice are on sale now!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! There is a sale on bamboo grass for celebrating Tanabata now until July 7th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Phrygian capsto celebrate le 14 juillet are on sale now until July 20th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A ship-wheel door decorationis on sale now in recognition of Marine Day!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A rodeo-style springy ride-on is on sale now to help celebrate the Cowboy Festival!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Cowherd & Weaver Girl Day items are on sale now!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Obon items are on sale now until August 16th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A Tomato Festival tee to celebrate the Tomato Festival is on sale now until August 31st!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Enjoy celebrating the Grape Harvest Festival with a grape-harvest basket, on sale now until September 30th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Moon-Viewing Day items are on sale now!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A marigold decoration to celebrate Day of the Dead is on sale now until November 3rd!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! A handheld lantern to celebrate the Lantern Festival is on sale now until November 11th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! In recognition of Shichi-Go-San, chitose ameare on sale now until November 20th!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Items to commemorate the winter solstice are on sale now until December 22nd!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Items for the winter solstice and a maypole are on sale now until June 21st!
Limited-Time Offer from Nook Shopping! Say goodbye to the old year and greet the new with New Year's Eve items, on sale until December 31st!
Whether your distress is emotional or gastric, a toilet is a great place to sit and think for a few minutes, hm?
You can take out and put away tools like your fishing rod in your pockets, but it's easier to press ↔ to swap tools or ↓ to put them away! Work smarter AND harder, yes, yes!
Open your Tool Ring: It's Essential! by pressing ↑. Register up to eight tools, and easily swap between them or reassign them as often as you like!
During the snowy season, try rolling any snowballs you find to make them bigger! If you put two snowballs of just the right size together, you'll be able to make a snowperson!
How to make the perfect snowperson? Make the bottom snowball a bit bigger, then bump it with a smaller one from behind! Instant snowperson, yes, yes!
Did you know that the flag at Resident Services is a kind of symbol for your island? I'd love to see what kind of custom designs you could come up with for it!
Want to speed up your DIY projects? Try tapping A over and over while you're working!
Art collectors beware! Always check to make sure that what you're buying is the genuine article. Sometimes you have to look REALLY closely!
You might occasionally find rusted parts in the recycle box at Resident Services. Maybe you can put them to good use! Waste not, want not.
Did you know we offer a group-stretching session in front of Resident Services? Turn on the tape deck if you want to join in—there are even prizes for frequent participants!
I hope you feel comfortable talking to me in Resident Services if you ever have a conflict with another resident. I can help them change problematic language or outfits!
I hope you feel comfortable talking to me in Resident Services if you have a conflict with another resident. I can help them change their language, outfit, or home design!
I hear that Harvey is looking for photography help now that it's wedding season! If you get a chance, I'm sure he'd be grateful if you stopped by Photopia before the end of June.
If you're ever out on a clear night and you see a shooting star, try pressing A to make a wish!
If you ever want to try visiting a different island in a dream, just lie down and relax in a bed! When the dream is over, you'll be back on your home island like nothing happened.
I've heard that the day after it rains is the perfect time to go digging for gyroids. Give it a try!
There's a special DIY recipe waiting for you if we can get the island's image to the highest rating. I hope you'll chip in so we can make this island the very best it can be!
Aren't Kapp'n's sea shanties amazing? Personally, I can't help but join in with Reactions and more. You can too! Next time you sail the seas with him, try pressing A or X or Y!
Kapp'n knows that sometimes you're in a rush. If you want him to stop singing, press B until he gets the message. He's a great singer, though, so I always let him take his time.
I've heard that if you want lilies-of-the-valley to bloom on your island, it has to be in tip-top shape. They only appear on islands with the highest image rating!
Don't worry if you get a bad fortune from Katrina. Yes, her purification service is a little expensive, but the service also comes with a few lucky items too!
Decorating cedar trees with ornaments is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the end of the year. But you need to be careful. If the tree shakes, the decorations could fall out!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Capricorn!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Aquarius!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Pisces!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Aries!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Taurus!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Gemini!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Cancer!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Leo!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Virgo!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Libra!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Scorpio!
Sending a wish into the sky on a shooting star is so much fun, don't you think? At this time of year, I like to think my wishes can make it all the way to Sagittarius!
With the transformation wand, you can instantly change into coordinated outfits from your wardrobe! It works like magic!
You can use the phone inside the Roost to invite different customers there via amiibo!
Cyrus is a real customization wiz. He can even make rare distressed or aged versions you'll never see for sale in a shop!
I've heard Brewster offers special services to daily regulars of the Roost!
You can use a music box to listen to music-box arrangements of K.K.'s songs.
The Fishing Tourney is held four times a year. Mark your calendars for the second Saturday in January, April, July, and October!
Summer is the season for the Bug-Off each year! On this island, it's held every month between June and September on the fourth Saturday of the month!
Summer's the season for the Bug-Off each year! On this island, it's held every month between November and February on the third Saturday of the month!
Festivale is next Monday! We'll be inviting a professional dancer to dance in the plaza, so come on down and join in the fun!
Bunny Day is coming up next Sunday! I hope everyone has fun collecting lots and lots of eggs.
We'll be hosting a fireworks show every Sunday during the month of August. There's even a stall in the plaza! Come on down and join in the fun!
Halloween is on October 31st! Let's celebrate with all sorts of pumpkin-themed decorations!
Turkey Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. I hope everyone can gather in the plaza that day to celebrate!
December 24th is Toy Day! We may be visited by Santa's little helper, so make sure you say hi if you see him!
On December 31st, we'll gather in the plaza to welcome the new year with a Countdown event! Let's all celebrate the coming year together!
The museum is holding a special event from May 18th through the 31st in honor of International Museum Day! Stop by the museum during this time to take part.
Harvey let me know he's collecting donations to create some kind of co-op market on his island! Would you consider offering him your support?
Tomorrow, Resident Services will be closed for a New Year's Eve event. Please stop in today if you require any services or need to use the Nook Stop.
Able Sisters is selling lots of clothes that are just perfect for wedding season. But you better hurry—they're only available in June!
Both Nook's Cranny and Able Sisters have lots of fun Festivale items for sale. They'll only be available while the event is happening, so don't miss out!
Nook's Cranny has a selection of Bunny Day items for sale right now. They'll only be available during the event, so be sure to drop by if you want to see what they have!
If you want to stock up on spooky Halloween items, both Nook's Cranny and Able Sisters have some for sale right now. They're only available during the event, so don't wait!
It's here! The big Nook Friday sale is happening right now at Nook's Cranny until the end of the month! Oh, and they also have Turkey Day items for sale. Go check it out!
Need to get a last-minute gift? Nook's Cranny and Able Sisters are selling Toy Day items right now! They'll only be for sale until December 25th, so don't miss out!
Ever wanted a New Year's shimekazari? Well, Nook's Cranny has them for sale right now. They'll only be available until New Year's Eve, so don't forget to get yours!
Did you know you can customize your gyroids with lots of different colors? It's perfect for when you're using them to decorate and need to coordinate how everything looks!
Gyroids make great decorations! You can use them to decorate tables, floors, and even your walls!
If you put gyroids in a room with music playing, they'll dance to the rhythm. Isn't that wonderful? There are lots of gyroid and music combinations. See if you can find a favorite!
You can place the photos you get from your neighbors all over—not just on tables or the floor, but on the walls too!
Found a favorite painting? You can place it in lots of different spots—not just on tables or on the floor, but also on the walls too! Why not make your own gallery?
Every piece of music you find has its own album art you can use to decorate! You can place it on a table or on the floor, or even hang it on a wall.
If you happen to find a gyroid fragment, you should try burying it in the ground and watering. The fragment will grow into a magnificent gyroid overnight!
Thanks for joining us at Paradise Planning! I've put together a few tips that I know are gonna come in handy as you get the hang of things here.
Our office has a souvenir corner on the first floor. It's open to clients and staff alike!
We don't use Bells out here—we use a currency called Poki. This means I pay my staff in Poki too!
You're free to use the staff room on the second floor! There's a locker up there for putting together a work outfit.
You're free to use the staff room on the second floor! There's a mirror for changing up your appearance.
You're free to use the staff room on the second floor! There's a cabinet there for accessing your home storage.
Bring some of the souvenir chocolates we sell back to your home island. You never know who might want a vacation home, and our chocolates are a great way to break the ice!
When you select a location for a vacation home, you can also choose the season! Looks change along with the seasons, so try them out to find your favorite!
While creating a vacation home, you can change the island's season by pressing ← in the yard!
The number of vacation homes you can build on one island is limitless. Pick locations for each request stress-free!
Press ← to change outfits while taking photos of a vacation home. Show off your style with outfits that match the room!
When you're setting up to take photos of a vacation home, you can move folks around. Arrange everyone into picture-perfect position by pressing ↓ !
No need to stay inside when you take photos of a vacation home—you can take pictures outside too! Pick a location that matches your theme!
Press ↑ in the yard while you work to set the time or weather. This can help create a mood that fits a requested theme!
To choose the vacation home's exterior, select the home while in the yard's Decorating Mode and press X!
You're free to choose different roofs and walls for each building when you're changing the vacation home's exterior! Play around to see what you like best.
There's nothing like the right music to pull a space together. Add background music to your vacation home to get the vibe just right!
While you're working, get ready to polish furniture by using L !
Make an in-progress save while you're working with -! But watch out—it won't work while you're taking photos.
Press + to change the way you polish furniture. See what happens when you change it up!
If you want to change the exterior while you're designing a facility, just talk to me!
If you want to put some extra oomph into polishing furniture, hold A while you work!
Don't worry about polishing furniture too much—you can always press A again or press Y to completely remove the effect!
Take part in Tom Nook'scustomization workshop to choose color variations for furniture while you're working!
Use ↓L while taking pictures with the Camera app to remove folks from photos. Sometimes you just want a picture of a room or yard!
If you have the Pro Camera App, you can take photos more freely! Get your hands on the app by exchanging miles at Nook Stop. Give it a try!
In Decorating Mode, press ← to change things like the room size, windows, and the entrance-area floor!
While in Decorating Mode, press ← to change things like the size of the room, the entrance floor, windows, and even the color and brightness of the light!
While in Decorating Mode, press ← to change features like the size of the room, the entrance flooring, windows, light, and also the soundscape of the home!
By breeding hybrid flowers together, you might get rare flowers! Then you can order more of that rare flower for use in vacation-home designs!
Visiting our clients' vacation homes allows you the opportunity to make suggestions for remodeling or moving to other locations!
You can use custom designs as furniture-polishing effects. It takes some practice, but if you get the hang of it, then you'll be able to increase your means of expression!
Use the amiibo scanner on the office counter and an amiibo to invite clients who aren't on the beach!
You can find rare vines and moss growing near the office. Feel free to use them when decorating!
When you come to work, explore the area near the office sometimes! The north beach is a popular tourist spot too!
When you have time, go for a walk on the beach! You might find a message bottle!
When visiting facilities on the island, you can change the staff by pressing ← !
If you want to make new facilities, just let me know the next time you're in the office.
Furniture you create in DIY will become available for you to use when designing homes! Be sure to create a lot with DIY and increase your repertoire!
The second floor of our office is the staff room. There's a workbench up there for DIY. Feel free to use it!
Visiting clients' vacation homes gives you a chance to suggest remodeling, moving to a different location, and even adding roommates!
Talk to the staff at the café, and they'll help you order from the takeout menu!
If you need a checkup, be sure to visit the hospital!
The hospital is collecting funds for an expansion! You can help them out with a donation if you'd like!
The apparel shop's wares change daily! Be sure to drop in and see what's for sale when you're here!
DJ KK's events always take place on the north beach. The stage is set up the day before, so be sure to check it out!
You can deposit or withdraw Poki at the office's ABD, and you can exchange your money between Poki and Bells too!
The Poki-to-Bell exchange rate at the ABD changes daily! Aim to change your money when the rates are good!
The amount of Poki and Bells you can exchange at the ABD is limited per day. Be careful with your exchanges!
Talk to Wardell,and he'll help you order things from our shop anytime you like!