Features
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Japan
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North America
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Europe and Australia
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South Korea
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Island naming
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- Choose whether the kanji 島 (shima, meaning island) should be pronounced as とう (tou), しま (shima), or じま (jima) after naming the island
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- Choose whether the island should use the symbol 섬 (island) or 도 (degree/state/district) after its name
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Save data transfer from Tomodachi Collection
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Save screen
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- Miis have shadows underneath them
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Quality of Life
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- Automatically visible
- Does not display on the map
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- Unlocked later
- Displays on the left side of the map screen
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- Unlocked later
- Displays on the left side of the map screen
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- Unlocked later
- Displays on the left side of the map screen
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Mii Customization
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- Blood type available to set
- Miis do not pose for personality
- Buttons will not flash
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- Blood type not available to set
- Miis pose for personality
- Buttons will not flash
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- Blood type not available to set
- Miis pose for personality
- Buttons that have not yet been selected flash blue
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- Blood type not available to set
- Miis pose for personality
- Buttons that have not yet been selected flash blue
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Catchphrase
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- Additional option to set a Mii's personal pronoun
- No poses for catchphrases
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- No option to set personal pronoun
- Poses for catchphrases
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- No option to set personal pronoun
- Poses for catchphrases
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- No option to set personal pronoun
- Poses for catchphrases
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Dialogue
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- All Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine
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- Only traveler Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine
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- Only traveler Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine
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- All Miis thank player for giving them food or medicine
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Looking into faces
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- Miis will have red diagonal lines on the face when blushing
- Outgoing Miis will shake their heads when blushing
- Miis practice winking
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- Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing
- Outgoing Miis will not shake their heads when blushing
- Miis practice funny faces
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- Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing
- Outgoing Miis will not shake their heads when blushing
- Miis practice funny faces
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- Miis' cheeks will turn red when blushing
- Outgoing Miis will not shake their heads when blushing
- Miis practice winking
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Side Icons
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- Catchphrases are represented by a mouth
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- Catchphrases are represented by a speech bubble
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- Catchphrases are represented by a mouth or a speech bubble depending on the country
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- Catchphrases are represented by a speech bubble
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Islander Mini-Games
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Hearts are lost left to right in Match
- Colors are green and orange in Vs. Match
- In Cards, the winner must end up with a pair of twos
- "Congratulations" animation has smiley faces, "Too bad..." animation has sweatdrops
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Depression
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- Represented by purple wisps
- Easygoing and Outgoing Miis will cry
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- Represented by a raincloud
- Miis will not be seen crying
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- Represented by a raincloud
- Miis will not be seen crying
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- Represented by purple wisps
- Miis will not be seen crying
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Confessions and Dating
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- Grey "moyamoya" (モヤモヤ) clouds appear when they have a love-related problem
- Classroom confession location resembles a Japanese classroom
- Can confess to married Miis
- Kids can date grown-ups
- No blind date event
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- Floating hearts with question marks appear when they have a love-related problem
- Classroom confession location resembles an American classroom
- Can only confess to single Miis
- Kids cannot date grown-ups
- No blind date event
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- Floating hearts with question marks appear when they have a love-related problem
- Can only confess to single Miis
- Kids cannot date grown-ups
- No blind date event
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- Gray "saengsung" (생숭) clouds appear when they have a love-related problem
- Can only confess to single Miis
- Kids can date grown-ups
- Exclusive "blind date" event where a Mii can choose to go out with another Mii of the opposite gender
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Relationship List
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- Positive relationships are closer to pink while failing relationships are closer to blue
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- Positive relationships are closer to green while failing relationships are closer to purple
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- Positive relationships are closer to green while failing relationships are closer to purple
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- Positive relationships are closer to pink while failing relationships are closer to blue
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Sleeping
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- Miis will nap directly on the floor
- Beds do not have a frame
- Dream symbol represented by 夢 (literally "dream")
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- Miis will nap on blue mats
- Beds have a frame
- Dream symbol represented by a moon in the sky
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- Miis will nap on blue mats
- Beds have a frame
- Dream symbol represented by a moon in the sky
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- Miis will nap directly on the floor
- Beds have a frame
- Dream symbol represented by 꿈 (literally "dream")
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Dreams
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- 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
- Ninja: Takes place in an old Japanese-style room, Mii will appear dressed as a ninja
- Pig Chase: Not present
- Bungee Jump: Not present
- An Island I Saw Somewhere: Present as an exclusive dream
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- 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
- Ninja: Takes place in an old Japanese-style room, Mii will appear dressed as a ninja
- Pig Chase: Not present
- Bungee Jump: Not present
- An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present
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- 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
- Ninja: Takes place in an old Japanese-style room, Mii will appear dressed as a ninja
- Pig Chase: Not present
- Bungee Jump: Not present
- An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present
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- Hiding: If a Mii falls, they will land on their rear when they bounce
- Stick Figure: Mii dangles on a stick attached to 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 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: Variation present where the Miis will wear gowns and wave fans as they circle around another Mii
- Red Thread: Sometimes a Mii of the same gender will be found at the end of the thread
- Falling: The Mii will fall on a hamburger
- Ninja: Takes place in a fancy paneled room, Mii will appear dressed in black robes
- Pig Chase: Present as an exclusive dream
- Bungee Jump: Present as an exclusive dream
- An Island I Saw Somewhere: Not present
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Gestures
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- Easygoing Miis hold their arms straight in their neutral pose
- Independent Miis will bow after being called back to their apartment
- Miis will bow after making friends with each other
- Miis repeatedly gesture to themselves when feeling playful
- After being fed, Miis wipe their mouth with their arm
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- Easygoing Miis hold their arms slightly bent in their neutral pose
- Independent Miis will wave after being called back to their apartment
- Miis wave at each other after making friends
- Miis jump and wave their arms in the air when feeling playful
- After being fed, Miis wipe their mouths with their hands
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- Easygoing Miis hold their arms slightly bent in their neutral pose
- Independent Miis will wave after being called back to their apartment
- Miis wave at each other after making friends
- Miis jump and wave their arms in the air when feeling playful
- After being fed, Miis wipe their mouths with their hands
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- Easygoing Miis hold their arms straight in their neutral pose
- Independent Miis will wave after being called back to their apartment
- Miis will bow after making friends with each other
- Miis jump and wave their arms in the air when feeling playful
- After being fed, Miis wipe their mouths with their hands
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Fountain
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- Daily donations are collected in a light gray box
- Word Chain event appears
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- Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank
- Rap Battle event appears
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- Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank
- Both Word Chain and Rap Battle events appear
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- Daily donations are collected in a glass piggy bank
- Word Chain event appears
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Observation Tower
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- Not available; the apartment's roof has all functions of the Observation Tower
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- Available, no open access to roof
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- Available, no open access to roof
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- Available, no open access to roof
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Quirky Questions
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Café
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- Lyrics from the music in Tomodachi Collection will play
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- No lyrics to background music
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- No lyrics to background music
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- No lyrics to background music
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Compatibility Tester
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- Can test anyone romantically except same-sex couples (these will be tested as friends)
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- Will not test family members, child-adult pairings, or same-sex couples romantically
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- Will not test family members, child-adult pairings, or same-sex couples romantically
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- Can test anyone romantically except same-sex couples (these will be tested as friends)
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Photo Studio
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- Some Miis will appear with open mouths
- Has exclusive templates
- Kappa costume is an option for child photos
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- Miis will not appear with open mouths
- Has exclusive templates
- Kappa costume does not appear for child photos
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- Miis will not appear with open mouths
- Has exclusive templates
- Kappa costume does not appear for child photos
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- Miis will not appear with open mouths
- Has exclusive templates
- Kappa costume does not appear for child photos
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Concert Hall
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Genres: Metal, Pop, Rock & Roll, Rap, Ballad, Opera, Techno, Musical
- 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, flaming guitars will show on the screen behind the singers
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Mii Homes
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- Families can be seen bathing together
- Glass door to the backyard is clear
- Fence has rectangular planks
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- Miis shower alone
- Glass door is textured
- The yard has a picket fence
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- Miis shower alone
- Glass door is textured
- The yard has a picket fence
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- Families can be seen bathing together
- Glass door to the backyard is clear
- The yard has a picket fence
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Nintendo 3DS Image Share
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Soundtrack
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- Piano tracks play in Compatibility Tester
- Port has a different track
- Christmas music starts on December 24th and lasts until December 26th
- Special music is played on New Year's Day
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- Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester
- Port has a different track
- Christmas music starts on December 18th and lasts until New Year's Day
- No special music for New Year's
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- Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester
- Port has a different track
- Christmas music starts on December 24th and lasts until January 2nd
- No special music for New Year's
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- Jazz tracks play in Compatibility Tester
- Port has a different track
- Lunar New Year music starts on January 31st and lasts until February 2nd
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Children
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Babysitting
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- 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
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- Baby lies on arms when rocking
- When spinning, the child will grab the arms if they're not moving
- No warning present
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- 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
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- Baby lies on palms 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
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Family album
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- Photos include baby on a potty chair and baby washing the father's back
- Father uses a scary mask to scare the child
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- Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer
- Father uses a scary mask to scare the child
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- Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer
- Father uses a scary mask to scare the child
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- Photos include the mother potty training and the family playing soccer
- Father uses a Yangbantal mask to scare the child
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Mii News
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- 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 with their mouth open 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
- Chased By a Giant: Set on an asphalt running track
- "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
- [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts British rock sweets
- 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
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- 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
- Chased By a Giant: Set on a rubber running track
- "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
- [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts lolipops
- 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
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- 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
- Chased By a Giant: Set on a rubber running track
- "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
- [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts lolipops
- 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
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- Different backgrounds
- Miis bow after newscast
- Interviewed Miis will have their age shown if available
- Leisure Island Opens: Pictured Mii is shown smiling 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!: Available
- Chased By a Giant: Set on a rubber running track
- "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 yellow hat and blue smock
- [Mii]-Shaped Eraser: Mii will be blue
- [Mii]'s Temper: Mii will stomp angrily
- [Mii] Sweets On Sale: Depicts British rock sweets
- 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
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Vacations
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- Referred to as vacations
- Miis can go to Cambodia, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guam, Hawaii, Italy, Kyoto, New York, Peru, or Switzerland
- 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
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- Referred to as vacations
- Miis can go to Africa, America, Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, or Tahiti
- 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
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- Referred to as holidays
- Miis can go to Africa, America, Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, or Tahiti
- 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
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- Referred to as vacations
- Miis can go to Africa, America, Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, Jeju Island, Peru, Switzerland, or Tahiti
- 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
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Shopkeepers
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- Kuroko stagehand mask heads
- Skin tone and gender matches player
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- Wooden block heads
- Skin tone and gender is neutral
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- Robot heads
- Skin tone and gender is neutral
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- Motorcycle helmet heads
- Skin tone and gender is neutral
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Food and Treasures
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Interiors
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- "50's Japanese" available
- Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances
- Poster in "Gamer" is of a Disk Writer
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- "50's Japanese" not available
- Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances
- Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES
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- "50's Japanese" available
- Classroom and bathhouse take different appearances
- Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES
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- "50's Japanese" not available
- Poster in "Gamer" is of an NES
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Clothing
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- Some exclusive items and color variants
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- Some exclusive items and color variants
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- Some exclusive items and color variants
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- Some exclusive items and color variants
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Gifts
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- Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are not available
- Mirror is slightly more reflective
- Age-o-matic effect is only temporary aside from when used on married Miis; effect is cancelled when Miis are divorced
- Kid-o-matic is not available
- Miis will hang from the mobile
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- Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available
- Age-o-matic effect is permanent unless the player reverses it
- Kid-o-matic available
- Miis sit in baskets in the mobile
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- Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available
- Age-o-matic effect is permanent unless the player reverses it
- Kid-o-matic available
- Miis sit in baskets in the mobile
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- Skateboard, kite, and metal detector are available
- Age-o-matic effect is only temporary aside from when used on married Miis; effect is cancelled when Miis are divorced
- Kid-o-matic is not available
- Miis will hang from the mobile
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Other
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- 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
- Brand name will appear as "Tobakaido"
- Miis do not react after a successful proposal
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- Look-alike will first ask for food
- Travelers can both have a snack and take a nap
- Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening
- Brand name will appear as "Redfurt"
- Miis react after a successful proposal
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- Look-alike will first ask for food
- Travelers can both have a snack and take a nap
- Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening
- Brand name will appear as "Redfurt"
- Miis react after a successful proposal.
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- Look-alike will first ask for food
- Travelers can both have a snack and take a nap
- Tomodachi Quest is available in the afternoon and late evening
- Brand name will appear as "Ninko"
- Miis do not react after a successful proposal
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