Tomodachi Life/Regional Differences

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These are the differences between the regional varieties of Tomodachi Life.

Features	Japan	North America	Europe and Australia	South Korea
Save data transfer from Tomodachi Collection	Available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Save screen	Miis have shadows underneath them	Miis do not have shadows	Miis do not have shadows	Miis do not have shadows
Quality of Life	Automatically visible	Unlocked later	Unlocked later	Unlocked later
Mii Customization	Blood type available to set Miis do not pose for personality	Blood type not available to set Miis pose for personality	Blood type not available to set Miis pose for personality	Blood type not available to set Miis pose for personality
Catchphrase	No poses	Poses	Poses	Poses
Dialogue	All Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine	Only traveler Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine	Only traveler Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine
Looking into faces	Miis will have red diagonal lines on the face when blushing Miis practice winking	Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing Miis practice funny faces	Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing Miis practice funny faces	Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing Miis practice funny faces
Side Icons	Catchphrases are represented by a mouth	Catchphrases are represented by a speech bubble	Catchphrases are represented by a mouth or a speech bubble depending on the country	Catchphrases are represented by a speech bubble
Islander Mini-Games	Hearts are lost right to left in Match Colors are green and orange in Vs. Match Wrestling mini-game takes the appearance of sumo wrestling In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of twos When winning in Cards, the player holds up a peace sign "Congratulations" animation has smiley faces, "Too bad..." animation has sweatdrops	Hearts are lost left to right in Match Colors are red and blue in Vs. Match Wrestling mini-game takes the appearance of football In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of twos When winning in Cards, the player gives a thumbs-up "Congratulations" animation has fireworks, "Too bad..." animation has rainclouds	Hearts are lost left to right in Match Colors are red and blue in Vs. Match Wrestling mini-game takes the appearance of a wrestling match In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of kings When winning in Cards, the player gives a thumbs-up "Congratulations" animation has fireworks, "Too bad..." animation has rainclouds	Hearts are lost left to right in Match
Depression	Represented by purple wisps Some Miis will cry	Represented by a raincloud Miis will not be seen crying	Represented by a raincloud Miis will not be seen crying	Represented by purple wisps
Making Friends	Miis will bow after making friends with each other	Miis wave at each other after making friends	Miis wave at each other after making friends	Miis wave at each other after making friends
Confessions and Dating	Grey "moyamoya" clouds appear when they consider confessing Classroom confession location resembles a Japanese classroom Can confess to married Miis Kids can date grown-ups	Floating hearts with question marks appear when they consider confessing Classroom confession location resembles an American classroom Can only confess to single Miis Kids cannot date grown-ups	Floating hearts with question marks appear when they consider confessing Can only confess to single Miis Kids cannot date grown-ups	Floating hearts with question marks appear when they consider confessing Can only confess to single Miis Kids cannot date grown-ups
Relationship List	Positive relationships are closer to pink while failing relationships are closer to blue	Positive relationships are closer to green while failing relationships are closer to purple	Positive relationships are closer to green while failing relationships are closer to purple	Positive relationships are closer to pink while failing relationships are closer to blue
Sleeping	Miis will nap directly on the floor Beds do not have a frame Dream symbol represented by 夢 (literally "dream")	Miis will nap on blue mats Beds have a frame Dream symbol represented by a moon in the sky	Miis will nap on blue mats Beds have a frame Dream symbol represented by a moon in the sky	Miis will nap on blue mats Beds have a frame Dream symbol represented by 꿈 (literally "dream")
Dreams	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will bounce with no animation Stick Figure: Mii dangles on a stick attached to the head Drive: Mii is hanging as a charm, luck charm is received; driver Mii is in the right seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the head Superhero: Miis will wear a superheroine costume regardless of gender Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted black, white, purple, green or blue Ritual: Comes in food, treasure, and good variations Red Thread: Sometimes a Mii of the same gender will be found at the end of the thread Workout: Miis will drink an energy drink Falling: The Mii will fall on a banana Pig Chase: Not present Bungee Jump: Not present An Island I Saw Somewhere: Present as an exclusive dream	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will land on their rear when they bounce Stick Figure: Mii is dragged by the head Drive: Mii is on the dashboard as a bobblehead, hula girl is received; driver Mii is in the left seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the hand Superhero: Female Miis wear a superheroine costume, while male Miis wear a robo-hero suit Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted green, pink, blue, purple and orange Ritual: Comes in food, treasure, and good variations Red Thread: Only Miis of the opposite gender can be found at the end of the thread Workout: Miis will eat a red chili pepper Falling: The Mii will fall on a hamburger Pig Chase: Not present Bungee Jump: Not present An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will land on their rear when they bounce Stick Figure: Mii is dragged by the head Drive: Mii is on the dashboard as a bobblehead, hula girl is received; driver Mii is in the right seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the hand Superhero: Female Miis wear a superheroine costume, while male Miis wear a robo-hero suit Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted green, pink, blue, purple and orange Ritual: Comes in food, treasure, and good variations Red Thread: Only Miis of the opposite gender can be found at the end of the thread Workout: Miis will eat spinach Falling: The Mii will fall on a hamburger Pig Chase: Not present Bungee Jump: Not present An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present	Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will land on their rear when they bounce Stick Figure: Mii is dragged by the head Drive: Mii is on the dashboard as a bobblehead, hula girl is received; driver Mii is in the left seat of the car Backpack: Mii dangles on a rope attached to the hand Superhero: Female Miis wear a superheroine costume, while male Miis wear a robo-hero suit Factory Tour: The Miis can be painted green, pink, blue, purple and orange Ritual: Variation present where the Miis will wear gowns and wave fans as they circle around another Mii Red Thread: Only Miis of the opposite gender can be found at the end of the thread Falling: The Mii will fall on a hamburger Pig Chase: Present as an exclusive dream Bungee Jump: Present as an exclusive dream An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present
Gestures	Some animations were changed to reflect cultural gestures	Some animations were changed to reflect cultural gestures	Some animations were changed to reflect cultural gestures	Some animations were changed to reflect cultural gestures
Fountain	Daily donations are collected in a light gray box Word Chain event appears	Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank Rap Battle event appears	Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank Both Word Chain and Rap Battle events appear	Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank
Observation Tower	Not available; the apartment's roof has all functions of the Observation Tower	Available	Available	Available
Quirky Questions	Miis look at player	Miis look at host	Miis look at host	Miis look at host
Café	Lyrics from the music in Tomodachi Collection will play	No lyrics to background music	No lyrics to background music	No lyrics to background music
Compatibility Tester	Can test anyone romantically except same-sex couples (these will be tested as friends)	Will not test family members, child-adult pairings, or same-sex couples romantically
Photo Studio	Some Miis will appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume is an option for child photos	Miis will not appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume does not appear for child photos	Miis will not appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume does not appear for child photos	Miis will not appear with open mouths Has exclusive templates Kappa costume does not appear for child photos
Concert Hall	Genres: Pop, Rock & Roll, Metal, Opera, Enka An option to pick lyrics from templates If another Mii, food, or treasure is mentioned, they/it will appear on the screen behind the singers During Metal, a demon face will show on the screen behind the singers	Genres: Metal, Pop, Rock & Roll, Rap, Ballad, Opera, Techno, Musical No lyric templates Miis, foods, or treasures named during lyrics will not appear on the screen During Metal, flaming guitars will show on the screen behind the singers	Genres: Metal, Pop, Rock & Roll, Rap, Ballad, Opera, Techno, Musical No lyric templates Miis, foods, or treasures named during lyrics will not appear on the screen During Metal, flaming guitars will show on the screen behind the singers	Genres: Metal, Pop, Rock & Roll, Rap, Ballad, Opera, Techno, Musical No lyric templates Miis, foods, or treasures named during lyrics will not appear on the screen During Metal, flaming guitars will show on the screen behind the singers
Mii Homes	Families can be seen bathing together Glass door to the backyard is clear Fence has rectangular planks	Miis shower alone Glass door is textured The yard has a picket fence	Miis shower alone Glass door is textured The yard has a picket fence	Miis shower alone Glass door is textured The yard has a picket fence
Soundtrack	Piano tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track Special music is played during New Year's	Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track. Christmas music plays until New Year's	Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track Christmas music plays until New Year's	Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester Port has a different track
Children	First name suggestion will be a combination of the parents' names If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the father's apartment	Name suggestions are picked randomly from a list If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the family's house	Name suggestions are picked randomly from a list If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the family's house	Name suggestions are picked randomly from a list If the grown child stays on the island, the family album will be received in the family's house
Babysitting	Baby lies on palms when rocking When spinning, the child will spread their arms if they're not moving There is a warning to not spin children in real life	Baby lies on arms when rocking When spinning, the child will grab the arms if they're not moving No warning present	Baby lies on arms when rocking When spinning, the child will grab the arms if they're not moving There is a warning to not spin children in real life	Baby lies on arms when rocking When spinning, the child will grab the arms if they're not moving No warning present
Family album	Photos include baby on a potty chair and baby washing the father's back	Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer	Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer	Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer The mask used to scare the child is different
Mii News	Different backgrounds Miis bow after newscast Interviewed Miis will have their age shown if available Mii names in hiragana can sometimes appear as katakana Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown winking while raising one arm Romance Ranking Announced!: Two Miis, one of each gender, will appear (Mii)'s Birthday: The lyrics are sung Quality of Life Announced!: Not available "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are male (Mii) Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bagworm (Mii): Kindergartner: Mii will wear a yellow hat and blue smock (Mii)-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be red (Mii)'s Temper: Mii will flail on the ground Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Exclusive story about a Mii being formerly obese Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will fall and the town will shake slightly (Year)(Season) Collection: Miis will occasionally cross-dress and all walk in a feminine way	Different backgrounds Miis tap the papers on the desk after newscast Interviewed Miis will not have their age shown Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown smiling while raising both arms Romance Ranking Announced!: Only one Mii will appear (Mii)'s Birthday: The lyrics are hummed Quality of Life Announced!: Available "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are female (Mii) Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bird (Mii): Kindergartner: Mii will wear a striped shirt (Mii)-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be blue (Mii)'s Temper: Mii will stomp angrily Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Not available Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will be caught by a net (Year)(Season) Collection: Male Miis will not cross-dress and will walk normally	Different backgrounds Miis tap the papers on the desk after newscast Interviewed Miis will not have their age shown Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown smiling while raising both arms Romance Ranking Announced!: Only one Mii will appear (Mii)'s Birthday: The lyrics are hummed Quality of Life Announced!: Available "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are female (Mii) Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bird (Mii): Kindergartner: Mii will wear a striped shirt (Mii)-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be blue (Mii)'s Temper: Mii will stomp angrily Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Not available Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will be caught by a net (Year)(Season) Collection: Male Miis will not cross-dress and will walk normally	Different backgrounds Miis bow after newscast Interviewed Miis will not have their age shown Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown smiling while raising both arms Romance Ranking Announced!: Only one Mii will appear (Mii)'s Birthday: The lyrics are hummed Quality of Life Announced!: Available "I Love Me" Contest Held: The Miis are female (Mii) Bird Causes a Flap: Story is about a Mii bird (Mii): Kindergartner: Mii will wear a striped shirt (Mii)-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be blue (Mii)'s Temper: Mii will stomp angrily Mr./Ms [Mii] Who Was Fat?: Exclusive story about a Mii being formerly obese Olympian Sky Diver: Mii will be caught by a net (Year)(Season) Collection: Male Miis will not cross-dress and will walk normally
Kid-o-Matic	Not available	Available	Available	Available
Travel Ticket	Miis can go to Egypt, Guam, Italy, or Kyoto Australia is not a possible location When Miis go to the US, they will only go to New York Miis will simply name the location when taking a photo The souvenir for Germany is a piece of the Berlin Wall Some music for each location is swapped	Guam is referred to as "Tahiti", Kyoto is referred to as "Japan", and Egypt is referred to as "Africa" Australia is a possible location Miis will say a comment about the location when taking a photo The souvenir for Germany is a Nutcracker Some music for each location is swapped	Miis will say a comment about the location when taking a photo The souvenir for Germany is a piece of the Berlin Wall Some music for each location is swapped	Some music for each location is swapped
Shopkeepers	Kuroko stagehand mask heads Skin tone matches player	Wooden block heads	Robot heads	Motorcycle helmet heads
Food and Treasures	Different items	Different items	Different items	Different items
Interiors	"50's Japanese" available Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances Poster in "Gamer" is of a Disk Writer	"50's Japanese" not available Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES	"50's Japanese" available Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES	"50's Japanese" not available Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES
Clothing	Some exclusive items and color variants
Gifts	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are not available Mirror is slightly more reflective Miis will hang from the mobile	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available Miis sit in baskets in the mobile	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available Miis sit in baskets in the mobile	Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available Miis sit in baskets in the mobile
Other	Look-alike will first ask for a new friend Travelers can either have a snack or take a nap without the option of both Tomodachi Quest is only available in the afternoon Miis do not react after a successful proposal	Look-alike will first ask for food Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening Miis react after a successful proposal	Look-alike will first ask for food Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening Miis react after a successful proposal.	Look-alike will first ask for food Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening Miis do not react after a successful proposal

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