How to Summon Your Dream Villagers: An Amiibo Campsite Invitation Guide
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So, you’re ready to curate your island paradise in Animal Crossing: New Horizons with the power of amiibo? Excellent choice! Here’s the lowdown on how to invite villagers to your campsite using amiibo, turning your virtual island into a personalized haven filled with your favorite animal friends.
The process is straightforward, but it requires a bit of patience. You’ll need an amiibo card or figure corresponding to the villager you want to invite, a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite console, and a little bit of in-game progress. Once you have these elements, you can invite villagers by following the steps below:
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Unlock the Campsite: Before you can invite anyone, you need to have the campsite established on your island. This happens relatively early in the game’s progression, after you’ve built Nook’s Cranny and welcomed your first few villagers.
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Visit Resident Services: Head to the Resident Services building and interact with the Nook Stop terminal.
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Select “Invite amiibo camper”: On the Nook Stop screen, choose the option labeled “Invite amiibo camper”.
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Tap Your Amiibo: The game will instruct you to tap your amiibo figure or card to the NFC touchpoint on your Nintendo Switch controller (usually the right Joy-Con’s analog stick or the center of the Pro Controller) or console (for the Nintendo Switch Lite, it’s the right analog stick). Hold the amiibo there until the game registers it.
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The Villager Appears!: After successfully scanning the amiibo, the villager associated with that amiibo will appear at your campsite the next day.
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Chat and Fulfill Requests: Head to the campsite and talk to your amiibo-summoned villager. They’ll likely ask you to craft something for them. Fulfill their request! You’ll need to provide the necessary materials and craft the item using a workbench.
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Repeat the Process: This is where the patience comes in. You must invite the amiibo villager to your campsite three separate times on three different days and fulfill their crafting requests each time.
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The Invitation to Stay: After completing the third request, the villager will finally consider moving to your island. If you have an open plot of land available, they’ll move in right away. If your island is full, they will suggest a current villager to replace. You get to choose which villager moves out, allowing you to finally have your dream village!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Amiibo Invites
Here are some common questions and answers to further clarify the amiibo campsite invitation process:
What happens if I don’t fulfill the villager’s request?
If you don’t fulfill the crafting request on any of the three days, the villager will not consider moving in. You’ll need to wait until the next day to invite them again and start the process over. Make sure you have all the required materials before scanning the amiibo.
Can I invite any villager with amiibo, even special characters?
No, special characters like Isabelle, Tom Nook, K.K. Slider, and other non-villager characters cannot be invited to live on your island using amiibo. Only regular villagers are eligible. Amiibo cards of special characters usually unlock posters to purchase in Nook Shopping.
How do I know if I have an open plot of land?
An open plot is indicated by a sign that says “Sold” and the name of the villager who is scheduled to move in. If you don’t have such a sign, you need to either wait for a villager to move out on their own or convince a current villager to leave (which can be a tricky process without amiibo!). Inviting a camper via amiibo allows you to choose which villager leaves in order to make room for your camper.
What if the amiibo villager wants an item I can’t craft?
Some villagers might request items that require recipes you haven’t learned yet. If this happens, you’ll need to acquire the recipe first. Check your message in a bottle on the beach or talk to your current villagers; they might share a recipe with you. Additionally, some recipes can be purchased from Nook’s Cranny.
Do I have to wait a specific amount of time between invitations?
Yes, you can only invite an amiibo villager to your campsite once per day. You must wait until the next in-game day to invite them again.
Can I invite the same villager multiple times without them moving in?
Yes, you can invite the same villager to your campsite multiple times without them automatically moving in. This can be helpful if you just want to interact with a specific villager or get a picture with them. The game will remember that you invited them previously, but you need to complete the three-day crafting request process each time you want them to consider moving in.
What happens if I scan an amiibo of a villager who already lives on my island?
Scanning an amiibo of a villager who already lives on your island will not allow you to invite them to the campsite. The game will recognize that they’re already a resident. However, you can still scan their amiibo card at Photopia on Harvey’s Island to make a photo shoot with your favorite villager.
Does the campsite invitation process work for all Animal Crossing games?
No, the campsite invitation process using amiibo is specific to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Previous Animal Crossing games might use amiibo in different ways, such as unlocking special items or inviting villagers to visit, but not to permanently move to your town.
Are there any limitations to how many amiibo villagers I can invite?
In theory, you can invite as many amiibo villagers as you have amiibo and open plots for them. However, there is a limit of ten villagers who can permanently live on your island at one time, so choosing your roster of animal friends with care is very important.
Can I invite two amiibo villagers on the same day?
No, you can only invite one amiibo villager to the campsite per day. If you try to scan another amiibo on the same day, the game will tell you that you’ve already invited someone for the day.
Will villagers remember me after being invited to the campsite?
Yes, when you invite a villager to your campsite, they will acknowledge whether you have met them before on your island. The amiibo system keeps track of villagers who have been to your island before, adding a layer of continuity to the gameplay.
What if I regret inviting a villager after they’ve started moving in?
Unfortunately, once a villager has agreed to move in and the “Sold” sign with their name appears on the plot, there’s no way to cancel the move. You’ll have to wait for them to move in and then try to convince them to move out later if you change your mind.
Where can I find amiibo cards and figures?
Amiibo cards and figures can be found at various retailers that sell video games, such as Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and others. Nintendo also occasionally releases new amiibo cards and figures, so keep an eye out for announcements. Be aware that some amiibo cards may be more expensive than others.
Is there an alternative to using amiibo for inviting villagers?
Yes, there are several alternatives, although they may not be as targeted. You can find villagers through mystery island tours using Nook Miles Tickets, or you can wait for random villagers to move into empty plots. You can also visit other player’s islands and ask the villager to move into yours after they agreed to move out of that player’s islands. However, amiibo offer the most direct control over which villagers you invite.
Are there any educational benefits to playing Animal Crossing?
Absolutely! Games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons are great for fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social skills. Players learn about resource management, design principles, and even basic economics. Research from the Games Learning Society has explored how games can be powerful tools for learning and development. You can learn more at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.
By following these steps and keeping these FAQs in mind, you’ll be well on your way to creating the Animal Crossing island of your dreams, populated with your favorite villagers! Good luck and happy island living!