How to Add Amiibo to Animal Crossing Step by Step
Animal Crossing: New Horizons provides players with interactive features to customize their island life, including scanning physical figures and cards. Integrating NFC accessories allows players to invite specific villagers directly to their campsite or photoshoot studio. Learning how to properly tap these physical collectibles opens up streamlined progression and exclusive rewards.
Unlocking the Campsite Terminal Requirements
Before scanning any figures, players must first reach a key milestone in their island development. You need to upgrade the Resident Services tent into a full building and construct the island campsite. Once Tom Nook announces that the campsite is ready, the Nook Stop terminal gains new scanning features.
Accessing the terminal requires visiting Resident Services during standard operating hours. Interacting with the yellow Nook Stop machine opens the main menu with several options. You will notice a dedicated option specifically designated for inviting a campsite visitor.
Scanning Your Figures with the NFC Reader
Select the amiibo option on the Nook Stop screen to prepare the game for scanning. The system will prompt you to hold the figure or card over the designated NFC touchpoint. On Nintendo Switch consoles, this touchpoint is located directly on the right Joy-Con thumbstick or the center of the Pro Controller.
Hold the card or figure steady against the sensor for a brief moment until the system registers it. A confirmation screen will appear showing the character image and name associated with the scanned item. Confirming the selection sends an instant invitation to that specific villager to visit your campsite today.
Crafting Items and Convincing Villagers to Move In
After scanning the figure, head directly outside to your island campsite to greet the guest. Talking to the newly arrived character will trigger a conversation where they express interest in island life. They will ask you to craft a specific DIY item before considering moving in permanently.
Fulfilling their crafting request requires gathering raw materials and building the item at any workbench. Delivering the requested gift builds friendship and encourages them to visit again. Repeating this process on three separate days finally allows you to offer them a permanent house plot on your island.
Using Cards at Photopia for Special Posters
Beyond campsite invitations, players can also use physical cards while visiting Harvey's Island at Photopia. Entering the photo studio allows you to summon characters instantly onto the set for themed photoshoots. This feature supports both main villagers and special non-player characters like Isabelle or Tom Nook.
Scanning figures inside Photopia automatically unlocks exclusive poster designs inside the Nook Shopping catalog. Players can purchase these unique character posters using Bells at the Resident Services terminal. This provides a fun way to decorate your home walls with high-resolution artwork of your favorite characters.