Whether you've been a fan for a while now or only jumped on the band wagon with New Horizons, Animal Crossing has always been this cute and cozy game that has sucked in many players with it's relaxed gameplay and endearing visuals. Let's face it, the game is truly addictive and you've probably found yourself steering towards the game everytime you turn on your switch.
Even if you're not a huge fan of the franchise, I can guess that you probably know at least one person in your life that loves this franchise, which is why I put together a small list of some of the best gift ideas for Animal Crossing fans.
From Amiibo's to cute controllers, there are a variety of gifts to choose from, meaning that you don't have to stress out when it comes to finding the perfect pressie!
Probably the most obvious gift I can list. Compared to the games of the past, you no longer have to pretend to like every villager that chooses to randomly settle in your town, instead you can use one (or more) of these amiibo cards to obtain your favourite villagers.
Now you don't have to spend many hours or waste nook miles, island hopping to try and find a villager to fit into your town. Just make sure you choose the right pack with your (or your friend's) favourite villager so you're not left disappointed!
Take a piece of Animal Crossing with you, with this cute travel mug. For those who are constantly on the go, such as commuting to work (relatable), then you or your friend can sip a coffee from this cute travel mug.
I received one of these recently as a gift from my best friend and I frigging love it! I take this with me everywhere. It's easy to clean and I can store my latte sachets in there, ready to use throughout my work day and on my way home. I highly recommend this gift to anyone.
Scrapbooking and journaling are massively trending right now, with many small, indie stores popping up with cute stationary and stickers. If you're anything like me and my friend, who like to capture memories of our favourite game together, then you will appreciate these adorable animal crossing stickers. Personally I can attest to their quality and cuteness, as I've picked some up myself for my creative endevours.
I will constantly rave about how I think everyone needs thumb grips and that statement has never been more true than with these cute animal crossing themed ones. Not only do these feel good against your thumbs while you play, but these will protect the actual thumb grips on your joy cons, something of which I need, considering I always wear mine away. Side note, these will look amazing with the official animal crossing switch due to the colours.
Of course, this has to be the ultimate gift for any animal crossing fan, the Nintendo Switch: New Horizons Edition. Not only does the console come with a full digital copy of the game but it's stunning to look at. Those pastel blue and green joy cons will match perfectly with the thumb grips and if you're feel like really spoiling yourself, get the raccoon pro controller and play this while it's docked. Honestly, I couldn't think of a more perfect gift!
How does this controller not remind you of the infamous Tom Nook?! With roughly 5-7 hours worth of game time, this wireless controller, will synch up to your switch and allow you to enjoy animal crossing from the comfort of your sofa. As mentioned earlier, this will be perfect if you had the Nintendo Switch- Animal Crossing edition too!
The game that can break a family or friend circle in seconds, so if you're going to do this, why not buy the Animal Crossing version? Unlike the majority of Monopoly games that require you to acquire as many properties as you can and make the most money, this version will have you all collecting bugs, fish and fossils and those left with the most Nook Miles will win.
Why not decorate your favourite gaming space, whether it's a sofa or a bed, with this soft Tom Nook Plush Pillow. Although this will probably serve as a daily reminder to pay your loan you didn't ask for, this 40cm looks so soft that you will most likely be snuggling up to it, or punching it after a hard day, it depends on your views of this guy!
For those who want to cozy up their gaming area, then I highly recommend this cute Animal Crossing Logo light. With two different modes, you can have this light match your room perfectly, whether you hang this up on the way or choose to have this just sitting on your desk. Any true Animal Crossing fan would love to have this as a gift.
I know, more Amiibo cards? Let me explain! Back in 2021, Animal Crossing teamed up with the infamous Sanrio to bring us six new villagers in the form of amiibo cards. Unlike the other amiibo cards mentioned where you can probably obtain these villagers with alot of perservence and a little luck, these sanrio inspired villagers are exclusive solely to these amiibo cards. I would really recommend these to anyone who wants to create a kawaii inspired town or just loves sanrio in general!
Sticking with the Amiibo theme, I've also added these cute Amiibo figures. Popular a fair few years ago with the release of the Wii U and 3DS, these figurines not only looked good on any gaming shelf but also functioned with a fair few games- not just Animal Crossing. For those who like to collect physical models of their favourite franchise, then perhaps a couple of amiibo figures would be ideal.
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