Editing Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival

{{Infobox Video Game
|title        = [[File:aF Logo English.png|175px|English logo]]
|image        = [[File:aF Box North America.jpg|200px|North American box art]]
|caption      = North American box art
|theme        = [[File:Main Theme aF.mp3|Main theme]]
|developer    = [[Nintendo|Nintendo EAD]]<br>[[NDcube]]<ref>{{Cite web|author=Justin|date=2015|url=https://animalcrossingworld.com/2015/09/animal-crossing-amiibo-festival-is-developed-by-nd-cube-makers-of-mario-party-and-wii-party/|title=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival is developed by ND Cube, makers of Mario Party and Wii Party|site=Animal Crossing World}}</ref>
|publisher    = [[Nintendo]]
|released     = {{Flag|USA}} November 13, 2015 <br> {{Flag|EUR}} November 20, 2015<ref name="NoE Twitter>{{Cite Twitter|author=NintendoEurope|date=October 1, 2015|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/649495059931471872|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021192342/https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/649495059931471872|archive-date=October 21, 2022|title=#ACamiiboFestival arrives on 20/11! It comes with an Isabelle & Digby amiibo (while stocks last) + 3 amiibo cards!|retrieved=December 1, 2020}}</ref> <br> {{Flag|JPN}} November 21, 2015<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/aalj/index.html|title=どうぶつの森 amiiboフェスティバル|site=nintendo.co.jp|retrieved=February 16, 2021}}</ref> <br> {{Flag|AUS}} November 21, 2015<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo Australia|url=https://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/animal-crossing-amiibo-festival/|title=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival|site=nintendo.com.au|retrieved=February 16, 2021}}</ref>
|genre        = Party
|languages    = {{Flag|USA}} <small>English, French, Spanish</small><br>{{Flag|JPN}} <small>Japanese</small><br>{{Flag|EUR}} <small>English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian
|modes        = Single-player <br> Multiplayer
|ratings      = {{Rating|ESRB=E|PEGI=3|CERO=A|ACB=G}}
|platforms    = [[Wii U]]
|media        = Wii U Optical Disc
|requirements = 
|input        = Wii U GamePad <br> amiibo
|strategywiki = Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
}}
'''''Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival''''' is a party game for the [[Wii U]] released in November 2015. It features various game modes that make use of the ''Animal Crossing'' amiibo figures and cards, with the main mode being a board game where characters from the {{SER}} travel around a board and collect points. The game came packaged with [[Isabelle]] and [[Digby]]'s amiibo figures and three amiibo cards.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=NintendoAmerica|date=June 17, 2015|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/611265148422991873|title=#ACamiiboFestival will come packaged with two amiibo figures and three Animal Crossing amiibo cards.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118180152/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/611265148422991873|archive-date=November 18, 2022}}</ref> Additionally, the game features cross-compatibility with {{HHD}}, where homes designed in the latter can be transferred to {{aF|short|nolink}}.<ref>{{Cite Twitter|author=NintendoAmerica|date=June 17, 2015|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/611260986725502976|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018223527/https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/611260986725502976|archive-date=October 18, 2022|title=If you've designed a home for a villager in #ACHappyHome, it will appear if you invite them to your #ACamiiboFestival game!}}</ref>

A series of ''Animal Crossing'' [[amiibo]] figurines, including [[Isabelle]], [[K.K. Slider]], [[Tom Nook]], [[Mabel]], [[Reese]], [[Cyrus]], [[Lottie]], and [[Digby]], were released alongside the game. [[Blathers]], [[Celeste]], [[Kicks]], and [[Mr. Resetti]] were released later in a second wave, and a third and final wave of amiibo consisting of [[Rover]], [[Kapp'n]], [[Timmy and Tommy]], and a variant of Isabelle wearing her summer outfit was released in 2016, making the final character roster have 16 characters for the Board Game mode.

{{aF|nolink}} is the lowest-selling ''Animal Crossing'' game released outside of Japan. It received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who criticized its gameplay, arguing it did not justify its full price tag, and its complete dependency on amiibo functionality.

==Gameplay==
Only the Board Game is unlocked from the beginning. After the player completes two games in the Board Game mode, they will be able to unlock eight minigames using [[Happy Ticket]]s.

===Board Game===
{{Main|Board Game}}
[[File:aF Press E3 2015 Die Roll.png|thumb|left|The Board Game mode]]
Between one and four players can play the Board Game mode, where participants compete to earn the most [[Happy Point]]s. Prior to beginning a game, each player must tap in an amiibo on the GamePad, in order to select the character they will play as. Players that do not tap in will use a [[player]] as their avatar. After the initial game, which takes place in the current month, the players select a month to play, which determines the events that can occur during the game (such as [[Bunny Day]] and the [[Fishing Tourney]]).

A player's turn begins with a die roll to determine how many spaces they will advance. After moving forward, an event will occur, causing the player to gain or lose Happy Points or [[Bell]]s; collecting 1,000 Bells earns a player an additional Happy Point. When the game ends, the player with the most Happy Points is declared the winner.

Certain characters from the {{SER|nolink}} such as [[Katie]] and [[Joan]] will make regular appearances on the board and interact with the participants of the game.
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===Minigames===
In addition to the primary Board Game mode, {{aF|nolink}} includes a collection of minigames, which can be unlocked with Happy Tickets. All of the minigames require the use of amiibo cards. There are eight minigames in total:

* '''[[Acorn Chase]]''' – The player scans amiibo cards to move characters through a maze, collecting acorns while avoiding a cart.
* '''[[amiibo Card Battle]]''' – Players draw amiibo cards to see which one has the highest die value.
* '''[[Balloon Island]]''' – Players drop characters on an island, popping balloons for points. This minigame is unlocked by default.
* '''[[Desert Island Escape]]''' – Three villagers must escape an island by acquiring the necessary materials to create a raft.
* '''[[Fruit Path]]''' – Players compete to collect the most fruit.
* '''[[Mystery Campers]]''' – The player guesses which villager is hidden in which tent.
* '''[[Quiz Show]]''' – Players answer multiple choice questions based on {{NL}} and {{aF|nolink}}.
* '''[[Resetti Bop]]''' – Players hit a [[Mr. Resetti]] doll with a hammer.

===Plaza===
[[File:aF Plaza.jpg|thumb|right|The plaza after everything has been unlocked]]
After two games of the Board Game mode are completed, the plaza is unlocked. It is a plaza where villagers and special characters gather, with a beach to the south and a train station—where the players of the Board Game travel to the Board Game town—to the north. Surrounding the plaza to the west, east, and south are the eight minigames. Directly south of the train station is the Happy Gyroid Statue, where the player can change the names of the human player characters.
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==Development and release==
[[File:amiibo Festival contents.jpg|thumb|right|A promotional image showcasing the amiibo included in the bundle release]]
According to director [[Aya Kyogoku]], {{aF|nolink}} began development because "the team wanted to create ''Animal Crossing'' amiibo and needed a game to utilize them."<ref>{{Cite web|author=Jeremy Parish|date=July 9, 2015|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/honestly-we-just-wanted-animal-crossing-amiibo-aya-kyogoku-on-the-genesis-of-amiibo-festival-and-happy-home-designer|title=Nintendo's Aya Kyogoku on Evolving The Series|site=USgamer|retrieved=December 1, 2020}}</ref>

{{aF|nolink}} was announced during Nintendo's [[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3 2015]] presentation on June 16, 2015, set for release in Q4 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|date=June 16, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GIveAP_wtg&ab_channel=Nintendo|title=Wii U - Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival E3 2015 Trailer|site=YouTube}}</ref> The final November release date was revealed in October 2015, one month before the game's release.<ref name="NoE Twitter/>

The game was first released in North America on November 13, 2015, then later released in Europe on November 20, and in Japan and Australia on November 21. The game was exclusively released in a larger box that included amiibo figures for [[Isabelle]] and [[Digby]] and unique, [[Desert Island Escape]]-themed amiibo cards for [[Goldie]], [[Rosie]], and [[Stitches]]. A blurb on the box which denotes the Digby amiibo figure as a limited time offer suggests that a version with only the Isabelle figure was planned; however, such a version was never released, likely due to not enough stock selling of the initial print run.
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==Reception==
Initial unveiling of the game in Nintendo's E3 2015 was overwhelmingly negatively received, with the video's like-to-dislike ratio skewing very heavily toward dislike (~3,000 likes as opposed to ~13,000 dislikes) while comments were disabled.<ref>Nintendo. (June 16, 2015). "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GIveAP_wtg Wii U - Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival E3 2015 Trailer]." ''YouTube''. Accessed August 24, 2021.</ref> 

{{aF|nolink}} received generally unfavorable reviews from critics according to video game review aggregator Metacritic, on which the game received a score of 46 out of 100 from critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii-u/animal-crossing-amiibo-festival|title=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival for Wii U Reviews|site=Metacritic}}</ref> Critics frequently cited the unengaging gameplay, which they boil down to simply rolling dice and reading messages. Critics also noted the game as cynical ploy to purchase more amiibo, along with the game's hefty initial price of $60 (a full price game). ''Nintendo World Report'' gave the game a 4.5 out of 10, calling the game "boring" and "nothing more than a simple board game", along with stating that its content "lacks variety and fun".<ref>{{Cite web|author=Neal Ronaghan|published=November 16, 2015|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/41528/animal-crossing-amiibo-festival-wii-u-review|title=Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Wii U) Review|site=Nintendo World Report}}</ref> ''IGN'' shared a similar sentiment, calling the game a "snooze fest" while giving it a score of 5 out of 10.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Kallie Plagge|published=November 18, 2015|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/11/18/animal-crossing-amiibo-festival-review|title=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival Review|site=IGN}}</ref> While criticized for its gameplay, {{aF|short|nolink}}'s visuals were generally praised by reviewers for their "''Animal Crossing'' charm".

===Sales===
In its first week of sale in Japan, {{aF|nolink}} sold 20,303 copies.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Thomas Whitehead|date=November 25, 2015|title=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival Has Modest Impact in Japan as 3DS Sales Improve|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/11/animal_crossing_amiibo_festival_has_modest_impact_in_japan_as_3ds_sales_improve|site=Nintendo Life|retrieved=December 1, 2020}}</ref> Its lifetime worldwide sales total around 490,000 copies, making it the lowest-selling {{SER|short}} game released outside of Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vgchartz.com/game/85738/animal-crossing-amiibo-festival/sales|title=Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival|site=VGChartz|retrieved=May 3, 2024}}</ref>

The game launched at a $60 price point in the United States, and would see significant cuts to its listing price during the [[Wii U]]'s lifetime.{{Citation Needed}} Most of the [[amiibo]] figures compatible with the game would also see significant price drops.{{Citation Needed}}

==List of new amiibo cards==
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" width=100% style="background:#ffc644; {{roundy|15px}};"
! colspan=8 style="padding: 2px 0 0 0;" | {{Colorshow|333|'''{{aF|short}}''' promo cards}}
|-
| style="padding:0 3px 0 3px;" |
{| class="sortable roundCorners" width=100% style="text-align: center; color: #333; background:#ffc644; {{roundy}};"
! height=20px style="background: #ffe543; {{roundyleft}};"| Image
! style="background-color: #ffe543;" | Name
! style="background-color: #ffe543;" | Type
! style="background-color: #ffe543;" | Star sign
! style="background-color: #ffe543;" | Birthday
! style="background-color: #ffe543;" | Dice value
! style="background-color: #ffe543; {{roundyright}};" | Hand sign
|- 
| style="background:#fff; padding:3px;"| [[File:Goldie aF amiibo card NA.png|75px]]
| style="background:#fff"| '''[[Goldie|{{Colorshow|444|Goldie}}]]'''
| style="background:#fff;"| {{Species Icon|species=Dog|link=Dog}}
| style="background:#fff"| [[Star sign|Capricorn]]
| data-sort-value="1220" style="background:#fff"| [[December]] {{Date|27}}
| style="background:#fff"| 2
| style="background:#fff"| Rock
|- 
| style="background:#fff; padding:3px;"| [[File:Stitches aF amiibo card NA.png|75px]]
| style="background:#fff"| '''[[Stitches|{{Colorshow|444|Stitches}}]]'''
| style="background:#fff;"| {{Species Icon|species=Bear cub|link=Bear cub}}
| style="background:#fff"| [[Star sign|Aquarius]]
| data-sort-value="1220" style="background:#fff"| [[February]] {{Date|10}}
| style="background:#fff"| 6
| style="background:#fff"| Scissors
|- 
| style="background:#fff; padding:3px;"| [[File:Rosie aF amiibo card NA.png|75px]]
| style="background:#fff"| '''[[Rosie|{{Colorshow|444|Rosie}}]]'''
| style="background:#fff;"| {{Species Icon|species=Cat|link=Cat}}
| style="background:#fff"| [[Star sign|Pisces]]
| data-sort-value="1220" style="background:#fff"| [[February]] {{Date|27}}
| style="background:#fff"| 4
| style="background:#fff"| Paper
|}
|-
|}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery}}
<gallery>
aF Logo English.png|English logo
aF Key Art.jpg|Key art
Characters aF Artwork.png|Various characters
Isabelle aF 3.png|[[Isabelle]]
K.K. Slider aF 2.png|[[K.K. Slider]]
Mabel aF 2.png|[[Mabel]]
Tom Nook aF 2.png|[[Tom Nook]]
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|ja=どうぶつの森 amiiboフェスティバル
|ja-r=Doubutsu no Mori: amiibo Fesutibaru
|ja-m=Animal Forest: amiibo Festival
}}

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GIveAP_wtg E3 2015 Trailer]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20151115131621/https://animal-crossing.com/amiibo-festival/ North American website] (archived)
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/aalj/index.html Japanese website]
*[https://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/animal-crossing-amiibo-festival/ Australian website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150617082041/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/event/e3_2015/lineup/doubutsunomori/index.html Japanese E3 2015 lineup page] (archived)

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