The following characters visit your town only on special occasions—they’re not always found in town like those previously mentioned.
: Indicates that the item is not for sale at any shop.
Blanca
This freaky character has no face at all—it’s just totally blank! But this unusual appearance gives Blanca a unique power—the ability to impersonate anyone! Blanca visits your town every April Fool’s Day, eager to stir up trouble by impersonating each of your neighbors. Visit your neighbors in their homes and help undo Blanca’s meddling!
Chip
During certain parts of the year, a friendly beaver visits your town to host a fun-filled Fishing Tourney. Grab your rod and chat with Chip at the plaza to kick off the event, then do your best to win first prize by landing the catch of the day!
Franklin
Every fall, a top-tier chef named Franklin visits your town to cook a delicious Harvest Festival feast. But Franklin can’t cook without the proper ingredients, and he needs your help to find them! Do your best to help Franklin prepare a truly memorable meal.
Gulliver
It pays to visit the beach each day. Not only will you fill your pockets with Bell-earning seashells, but you just might notice an odd character washed up ashore: Gulliver! This traveling seagull needs help remembering where he was headed. Listen to his foggy clues, and once you think you know the answer, tell Gulliver where he must have been going. No matter if you guess right or wrong, Gulliver will send you a thank-you letter the next day. The gift he includes will be more exciting if you guess correctly, though!
Gulliver’s Gifts
| Gift | Value |
|---|---|
| Ayers Rock |
300 |
| Bagpipes |
300 |
| Big Ben |
300 |
| Chocolate Coin |
25 |
| Conical Straw Hat |
300 |
| Dala Horse |
300 |
| Dream Catcher |
400 |
| Eiffel Tower |
1000 |
| Gaudi's Lizard |
300 |
| Gladiator Sandals |
300 |
| Hula Doll |
450 |
| Kinderdijk Windmill |
300 |
| Manneken Pis |
1300 |
| Matryoshka |
980 |
| Merlion |
2300 |
| Mermaid Statue |
1900 |
| Moai Statue |
1900 |
| Mouth of Truth |
1900 |
| Mummy's Casket |
1100 |
| Nutcracker |
300 |
| Pagoda |
1280 |
| Red-tasseled lantern |
600 |
| Rooster of Barcelos |
300 |
| Samgyetang |
300 |
| Shamrock clock |
450 |
| Sitar |
300 |
| Skeleton figurine |
420 |
| Statue of Liberty |
300 |
| Tapestry |
200 |
| Tribal mask |
1100 |
| Tuk-tuk |
300 |
Jack
The last day of October is a frightening time—for everyone in town dresses up in freaky costumes, and is overwhelmed by an insatiable craving for candy! A pumpkin-headed character named Jack also visits your town during this time—trade candy to Jack in exchange for special goodies. (Psst ... he likes lollipops the best!)
Jingle
Every 24th of December, a jolly reindeer named Jingle visits your town to spread joy, cheer, and presents for Toy Day! Help Jingle hand out the gifts on his list, and he’ll reward you with a special Toy Day treat.
Joan
This old sow visits your town every Sunday morning. Find Joan wandering around outdoors, peddling her trademark turnips. These rare root veggies can only be bought from Joan while she’s in town on Sundays—sell them to Re-Tail during the following week, just as soon as the turnip prices spike!
Katie
Katie is a rare visitor, but you can increase the chances of meeting this adventurous young kitten by visiting lots of other towns, or by inviting lots of other players to visit your town. Katie just loves to travel, but is afraid to go alone—escort her to the train station and speak with Porter to set up a trip to another player’s town (via online or wifi connection). Katie really appreciates your company and rewards your kindness with a gift!
Katie’s Gifts
| Gift | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital-photo frame |
300 |
| Globe |
300 |
| Katie's pic |
10 |
| Sketchbook |
240 |
| Toy camera |
240 |
| World map |
300 |
Luna
Luna runs the show at the Dream Suite—the special place you can visit to explore other player’s towns in dreams. Just talk to Luna; she’ll assist you with all of your Dream Suite needs.
Nat
Nat is a insect enthusiast who runs the Bug-Off event during certain times of the year. Find Nat at the plaza and show him each of the bugs that you manage to catch during the event. Hand Nat the highest-scoring bug, and you’ll win first place! Nat also gives you the golden net when you show him your fully completed insect encyclopedia, so get out there and catch those critters.
Pascal
This colorful fellow just loves swimming around in the sea, searching for scallops. To chat with Pascal, slap on a wet suit (which you can purchase at the tropical island) and go for a swim around town. Dive and bring up a scallop, and Pascal will suddenly appear, eager to trade you a piece of rare furniture for your latest deep-sea catch!
Pascal’s Gifts
| Gift | Value |
|---|---|
| Anchor |
475 |
| Barrel |
200 |
| Helm |
280 |
| Jolly Roger |
400 |
| Keg |
200 |
| Pirate's armor |
600 |
| Sea view |
1000 |
| Ship cannon |
455 |
| Ship compass |
400 |
| Ship deck |
1000 |
| Vintage telescope |
470 |
Pavé
This flamboyant peacock has a passion for two things: feathers and dancing! Pavé visits your town once each year for the Festivale event. Find him at the plaza, then party with Pavé by using your net to catch colorful feathers that float in the air. Hand Pavé feathers to thrill him to no end—you’ll also receive some sweet furniture in trade!
Pete
A stalwart pelican, Pete has the important job of delivering the mail in your town. On certain days, you might see Pete going about his sacred duty. Say “hi” to Pete when you see him out and about—he’s working hard to deliver your letters and gifts!
Phineas
This friendly fellow just loves to reward important accomplishments. Whenever you reach a significant gameplay milestone—say, filling your encyclopedia with a large variety of bugs or fish—you’ll find Phineas milling about your town (his location varies). Speak to Phineas. He’ll reward your accomplishments with commemorative badges!
Call up your Town Pass Card (TPC) and tap the lower-left button to view your badge collection.
Phineas’s Badges
| Badge | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Skilled Bug Catcher | Catch 500 or more insects. |
| Expert Bug Catcher | Catch 2,000 or more insects. |
| Master Bug Catcher | Catch 5,000 or more insects. |
| Skilled Angler | Catch 500 or more fish. |
| Expert Angler | Catch 2,000 or more fish. |
| Master Angler | Catch 5,000 or more fish. |
| Skilled Diver | Catch 100 or more sea creatures. |
| Pro Diver | Catch 200 or more sea creatures. |
| Dive Master | Catch 1000 or more sea creatures. |
| Insect Maniac | Catch 50% or more of the insect specimens. |
| Insect Encyclopedia | Catch 80% or more of the insect specimens. |
| Prof. of Entomology | Completely fill in your insect encyclopedia. |
| Fish Maniac | Catch 50% or more of the fish specimens. |
| Fish Encyclopedia | Catch 80% or more of the fish specimens. |
| Prof. of Ichthyology | Completely fill in your fish encyclopedia. |
| Seafood Maniac | Catch 50% or more of the deep-sea specimens. |
| Seafood Encyclopedia | Catch 80% or more of the deep-sea specimens |
| Prof. of Seafood | Completely fill-in your deep-sea catches encyclopedia. |
| Balloon Hunter | Shoot down 30 or more balloons in town. |
| Balloon Buster | Shoot down 100 or more balloons in town. |
| Balloon Master | Shoot down 200 or more balloons in town. |
| Bronze Medalist | Earn 300 or more medals from the tropical island’s tour games. |
| Silver Medalist | Earn 1500 or more medals from the tropical island’s tour games. |
| Gold Medalist | Earn 5,000 or more medals from the tropical island’s tour games. |
| Backyard Gardener | Plant over 100 trees and flowers (from the state of a seed or sapling). |
| Village Gardener | Plant over 250 trees and flowers (from the state of a seed or sapling). |
| Gardening Specialist | Plant over 500 trees and flowers (from the state of a seed or sapling). |
| Weed Hunter | Pull up 500 or more weeds. |
| Weed Buster | Pull up 2,000 or more weeds. |
| Weed Menace | Pull up 5,000 or more weeds. |
| Avid Bell Saver | Deposit 1,000,000 or more Bells into your post office savings account. |
| Wealthy Bell Saver | Deposit 10,000,000 or more Bells into your post office savings account. |
| Tycoon Bell Saver | Deposit 100,000,000 or more Bells into your post office savings account. |
| Amateur Turnip Trader | Earn 500,000 Bells worth of profit in Joan’s turnip trade. |
| Pro Turnip Trader | Earn 3,000,000 Bells worth of profit in Joan’s turnip trade. |
| Master Turnip Trader | Earn 10,000,000 Bells worth of profit in Joan’s turnip trade. |
| Good Shopper | Spend more than 500,000 Bells on goods purchased at Timmy & Tommy’s general store, Leif’s gardening store, GracieGrace, the museum’s gift shop, the Able Sisters’ clothing store, Kicks shoe store, and Redd’s rare-art tent (other store purchases do not count toward this goal). |
| Expert Shopper | Spend more than 2,000,000 Bells on goods purchased at Timmy & Tommy’s general store, Leif’s gardening store, GracieGrace, the museum’s gift shop, the Able Sisters’ clothing store, Kicks shoe store, and Redd’s rare-art tent (other store purchases do not count toward this goal). |
| Master Shopper | Spend more than 5,000,000 Bells on goods purchased at Timmy & Tommy’s general store, Leif’s gardening store, GracieGrace, the museum’s gift shop, the Able Sisters’ clothing store, Kicks shoe store, and Redd’s rare-art tent (other store purchases do not count toward this goal). |
| Refurbishing Beginner | Refurbishing 30 or more items at Re-Tail (Cyrus customization). |
| Refurbishing Expert | Refurbishing 100 or more items at Re-Tail (Cyrus customization). |
| Refurbishing Master | Refurbishing 200 or more items at Re-Tail (Cyrus customization). |
| Catalog Maniac Bronze | Awarded when Timmy & Tommy’s shop catalog (kiosk) is 20% unlocked. |
| Catalog Maniac Silver | Awarded when Timmy & Tommy’s shop catalog (kiosk) is 50% unlocked. |
| Catalog Maniac Gold | Awarded when Timmy & Tommy’s shop catalog (kiosk) is 80% unlocked. |
| Happy Homer Bronze | Earn 50,000 points or more from Lyle and the Happy Home Academy (HHA). |
| Happy Homer Silver | Earn 100,000 points or more from Lyle and the Happy Home Academy (HHA). |
| Happy Homer Gold | Earn 150,000 points or more from Lyle and the Happy Home Academy (HHA). |
| K.K. Slider Fan | Watch K.K. Slider play at Club LOL on Saturday nights more than 20 times. |
| K.K. Slider Fanboy/Fangirl | Watch K.K. Slider play at Club LOL on Saturday nights more than 50 times. |
| K.K. Slider Diehard | Watch K.K. Slider play at Club LOL on Saturday nights more than 100 times. |
| Good Samaritan | Help your neighbors by performing 50 favors for them. |
| Great Samaritan | Help your neighbors by performing 100 favors for them. |
| Town Concierge | Help your neighbors by performing 300 favors for them. |
| Letter Writer | Mail 50 or more letters. |
| Letter Author | Mail 100 or more letters. |
| Postmaster | Mail 200 or more letters. |
| StreetPass Beginner | Get tagged via StreetPass more than 100 times. |
| StreetPass Expert | Get tagged via StreetPass more than 300 times. |
| StreetPass Master | Get tagged via StreetPass more than 1000 times. |
| Neighborhood Traveler | Visit a different town over 100 times. |
| World Traveler | Visit a different town over 250 times. |
| Space Traveler | Visit a different town over 500 times. |
| Good Host/Hostess | Invite more than 50 other players to visit your town. |
| Great Hostess/Host | Invite more than 200 other players to visit your town. |
| Goodwill Ambassador | Invite more than 500 other players to visit your town. |
| Dreamer | Visit the Dream Suite 50 times or more. |
| Heavy Sleeper | Visit the Dream Suite 200 times or more. |
| Mr./Mrs. Sandman | Visit the Dream Suite 500 times or more. |
| Village Representative | Awarded when your total play time exceeds 50 hours. |
| Village Leader | Awarded when your total play time exceeds 200 hours. |
| Villager of Honor | Awarded when your total play time exceeds 500 hours. |
Redd
Be sure to check your plaza each day—Redd’s tent just might be there! Enter the tent to browse Redd’s fine selection of rare artworks, including paintings and sculptures. Redd will only part with one piece of art per visit, so pick your purchase carefully!
Saharah
Having traveled from a far-off place, Saharah periodically visits your town to peddle her extraordinary fabrics. Part with a mere 3000 Bells, and Saharah will redecorate your home’s main room with exotic wallpaper and flooring that you can’t find anywhere else. The quality stuff you get form Saharah is well worth the price!
Saharah’s Wares
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Ancient tile |
2400 |
| Ancient wall |
2300 |
| Autumn floor |
1700 |
| Autumn wall |
2300 |
| Backgammon wall |
1800 |
| Basement floor |
2125 |
| Basement wall |
1875 |
| Bath tile |
1700 |
| Bathhouse wall |
1500 |
| Blue tarp |
1400 |
| Boxing-ring mat |
2500 |
| Chain-link fence |
1600 |
| Chessboard rug |
2075 |
| Classroom floor |
1500 |
| Classroom wall |
1500 |
| Closed road |
1625 |
| Concrete floor |
1800 |
| Concrete wall |
1600 |
| Daisy meadow |
1800 |
| Desert vista |
2250 |
| Garden wall |
1600 |
| Lunar horizon |
1900 |
| Lunar surface |
2000 |
| Meadow vista |
2000 |
| Mortar wall |
1750 |
| Mossy carpet |
2000 |
| Music-room floor |
1800 |
| Music-room wall |
1600 |
| Office flooring |
1700 |
| Office wall |
1750 |
| Ringside seating |
2250 |
| Saharah's desert |
1800 |
| Sand garden |
1750 |
| Sandlot |
1700 |
| Sci-fi floor |
1500 |
| Sci-fi wall |
1500 |
| Shoji screen |
1875 |
| Sidewalk |
1950 |
| Skyscraper wall |
2100 |
| Sporty floor |
1600 |
| Sporty wall |
1600 |
| Summit wall |
2100 |
| Tatami |
2125 |
| Tree-lined wall |
1850 |
| Western desert |
1700 |
| Western vista |
1500 |
The Snowman Family
During the winter season, when snow covers the ground, there’s a chance that two small snowballs will appear in your town each day. If you walk into these snowballs, you’ll roll them through the snow, making them grow bigger and bigger. Eventually, they’ll be large enough for you to roll with your hands!
Hand-roll two snowballs into each other to stack them up—you’ll place the ball you’re rolling on top of the one you’re approaching. This creates a member of the magical Snowman family!
Snowball Size Chart
The type and quality of your snowmen depends on the size of the snowballs when you stack them. Roll the snowballs into each other in the following sizes, and you can create the perfect snowmen:
- Snowman: 1.16–1.25 (max. size)
- Snowmam: 0.86–1.0
- Snowboy: 1.01–1.15
- Snowtyke: 0.7–0.85
Once built, each member of the Snowman family magically comes to life and critiques your craftsmanship. If you rolled your snowballs perfectly, they’ll shower you with compliments and make a special request of you, which can lead to prizes. The request varies, depending on the family member you’ve built.
Snowman
Roll those snowballs as big as can be, then stack them to build the Snowman family’s patriarch: Snowman! This cool fellow enjoys nothing more than playing Bingo, and invites you to play a game. Talk to Snowman each day to receive a new Bingo number—if you’re lucky, you’ll score a Bingo and win a prize before he melts away!
Snowman’s Gifts
| Gift | Value |
|---|---|
| Bingo card |
- |
| Bobsled |
1200 |
| Curling stone |
400 |
| Lift chair |
1200 |
| Ski rack |
500 |
| Ski-slope floor |
390 |
| Ski-slope wall |
390 |
| Slalom gate |
600 |
| Snow machine |
1400 |
| Snowboard |
350 |
| Snowmobile |
900 |
Snowmam
Stack your snowballs when they’re about half their full potential size, and you’ll build Snowmam. This frosty mom just loves snowflakes, and asks that you use your net to catch the ones you see fluttering through the air. Use your net to nab five snowflakes, then trade them to Snowmam for a piece of the Ice furniture series!
Snowmam’s Gifts
| Gift | Value |
|---|---|
| Ice bed |
8888 |
| Ice chair |
8888 |
| Ice clock |
8888 |
| Ice closet |
8888 |
| Ice dresser |
8888 |
| Ice floor |
8888 |
| Ice lamp |
8888 |
| Ice shelf |
8888 |
| Ice side table |
8888 |
| Ice sofa |
8888 |
| Ice table |
8888 |
| Ice vanity |
8888 |
| Ice wall |
8888 |
Snowboy
Make your snowballs just a bit smaller than their largest potential size, and you’ll craft Snowboy. Build an ideal-shaped Snowboy, and he’ll mail you a special gift!
Snowboy’s Gifts
| Gift | Value |
|---|---|
| Snowman |
3000 |
| Snowman bed |
8888 |
| Snowman carpet |
8888 |
| Snowman chair |
8888 |
| Snowman clock |
8888 |
| Snowman dresser |
8888 |
| Snowman fridge |
8888 |
| Snowman head |
666 |
| Snowman lamp |
8888 |
| Snowman sofa |
8888 |
| Snowman table |
8888 |
| Snowman TV |
8888 |
| Snowman vanity |
8888 |
| Snowman wall |
8888 |
| Snowman wardrobe |
8888 |
Snowtyke
Small snowballs stack to form Snowtyke. This little guy yearns to be reunited with his family, even if it’s only for one day. After building Snowtyke, search for snowballs on the days to come, and do your best to stack perfect versions of the rest of the Snowman family. Bring all four family members to life before Snowtyke melts away, and the little fellow will mail you something sweet!
Snowtyke’s Gifts
| Gift | Value |
|---|---|
| Sleigh |
300 |
| Small igloo |
150 |
| Snow bunny |
150 |
| Snowman matryoshka |
2000 |
Wendell
Use the Dream Suite to visit another player’s town in a dream. If that player has set their custom designs to be shared in their dreams, then Wendell will appear to you and offer to give you that player’s custom designs.
Zipper T. Bunny
This happy-go-lucky fellow brings joy to the whole town once a year, during Bunny Day! Zipper T. Bunny just loves eggs, and on Bunny Day, you can find eggs hidden all over town. Bring these treats to Zipper, and he’ll reward you with some sweet stuff!