How do you change the island layout in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream?
How to change your island layout in Tomodachi Life
Use the Island Builder, which unlocks when your sixth Mii joins the island. With it, you paint sea into land, add paths, and move or rotate houses and shops. The island gets bigger at 8, 20 and 35 Miis, and Quik Build sells the decor.
Steps
- Create five Miis. Wait for a Mii to ask for a bench, and the Quik Build shop opens.
- Create a sixth Mii to unlock the Island Builder.
- Open the Island Builder. It shows your land and the empty space that you can fill.
- Paint land tiles one at a time, or fill a large area at once.
- Move or rotate houses and shops. Put buildings that you do not want into storage.
- Add paths, then place benches, trees, flowers and other decor from Quik Build.
- Add more Miis. The island expands at 8, 20 and 35 Miis.
Key facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Island Builder unlocks | When your sixth Mii joins the island |
| Quik Build unlocks | After 5 Miis and a Mii's request for a bench |
| Island expansions | At 8, 20 and 35 Miis (35 gives the largest size) |
| What you can move | Houses, shops and the Wishing Fountain |
| Storage | You can store any building; a stored building cannot be used |
| Decor limit | A bar appears when you get near the maximum number of objects |
Tips
- Wait until you have 35 Miis before a full redesign. The last expansion gives you the most space.
- The island keeps its size if you delete Miis later. Removing a Mii costs a small amount of money.
- Spend wishes at the Wishing Fountain to unlock more paths and decor. Some items are seasonal, such as cherry blossom tiles in spring.
- Use the ocean tile to cut the island into smaller islands. Then connect them with bridges.
- Make custom paths, house exteriors and outdoor objects at the Palette House after you unlock those categories.
Questions
Can you move houses in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream?
Yes. Open the Island Builder to move or rotate any Mii's house or shop. When two Miis decide to live together, the game opens the Island Builder. You then pick a spot for the shared house.
When does the island get bigger?
The island expands when you reach 8, 20 and 35 Miis. The expansion at 35 Miis is the last one.
Can you remove the Wishing Fountain?
No. You can move the Wishing Fountain to a new spot, but you cannot store or delete it.
Is there a limit on decorations?
Yes. There is a maximum number of placed objects. A bar appears on the side of the screen when you get close to the limit.
Why can't I use the Island Builder yet?
The Island Builder unlocks when your sixth Mii joins the island. Create more Miis to unlock it.
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