Animal Crossing New Leaf & Welcome amiibo: The Secret Storage Room and Ultimate Guide
Discover the secret storage room in Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, learn about Tom Nook's split family, artifact storage, item behavior, and fossil systems. A comprehensive guide for fans and collectors.
1. Where is the Secret ACNL Storage Room?
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, you can purchase the mysterious secret storage room from Nook's Homes after extensive home expansions. This hidden room is accessible from any part of your house. It provides extra space to house your collectibles: furniture, clothing items, seasonal goods, and even villagers' gifts.
2. Are Timmy and Tommy Related to Tom Nook?
Despite sharing the Nook surname, Timmy and Tommy are not Tom Nook's biological relatives. Tom Nook views them more as apprentices. He mentors them to teach good business practices and help them avoid financial pitfalls he once faced. Timmy’s voice is slightly higher-pitched than Tommy’s.
3. Are There Saved Items in Animal Crossing?
Yes. When you fully upgrade your home and pay off all loans in New Leaf, your storage capacity increases from 1,600 to 2,400 items. This allows you to save and organize large collections of furniture, clothing, tools, and more.
4. Can We Store Fish and Bugs?
Absolutely. You can keep fish and bugs in your home display tanks or place them outside. The game allows placing them in environment-friendly spots like tables, the ground, or showcase tents. These remain alive, so you can admire and rotate your collection indefinitely.
5. Is There a Chest or Storage Furniture?
The wooden box is a popular DIY furniture item that acts as a simple storage and decorative piece. It takes 16 wood and three customization kits to craft. Players love it for adding a cozy, functional touch to interior decor.
6. Do Items Disappear?
No. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, dropped items remain on the ground for at least 10 days. You can safely travel and store other items without worrying about losing dropped items.
7. Do Fossils Disappear?
No, fossils won’t disappear if left un-dug. Up to four Fossil Rifts appear daily. If missed, they’ll respawn the next day—maximizing your fossil-finding chances.
8. What Happens If You Don’t Dig Up Fossils?
Fossil spots regenerate every day. If you ignore them, two more appear the next day, letting you collect up to six fossils simultaneously. This ensures you never miss out on building your museum collection.
9. How Do I Know Missing Fossils?
Open your inventory, navigate to the fossils tab under the décor section, and compare it with the museum’s list. Uncollected items will be greyed out, indicating missing fossils.
10. How Much Do Fossils Sell For?
A complete fossil collection can fetch up to 261,600 Bells when sold at Nook’s Cranny. Individual fossils vary but usually sell between 1,000–30,000 Bells depending on rarity.
💡 Bonus Tips & Tricks
- Use the secret storage room to organize seasonal and rare items efficiently.
- Keep duplicates of wooden chests as seasonal décor pieces.
- Collect all six fossils daily to build a full collection quickly.
- Visit your Animal Crossing New Leaf category on our site for more in-depth guides.
ACNL Secret Storage Room vs. Normal House Storage: Full Comparison & Upgrade Guide
In Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo, upgrading your home isn’t just about making it bigger—there’s a hidden upgrade: the Secret Storage Room. In this article, we compare normal house storage vs. secret room storage in ACNL, their capacity, how to unlock them, and tips for using them effectively.
📦 Normal House Storage in ACNL
- Initial Capacity: 50 items
- After First Expansion: 120 items
- Fully Expanded House: 1,600 items
- Uses: Stores furniture, tools, wallpapers, and clothes
- Access: From any interior room using the drawers, wardrobe, or storage furniture
🔒 Secret Storage Room in Welcome amiibo
- Additional Storage: Adds 800 more item slots
- Total Storage with Both: 2,400 items!
- Purchase From: Nook's Homes after paying off all home loans
- Cost: 158,000 Bells (one-time payment)
- Access: From anywhere inside your house using the down arrow
📊 Storage Comparison Table
| Feature | Normal Storage | Secret Storage Room |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Items | 1,600 | +800 (Total 2,400) |
| Accessibility | Wardrobes/Drawers | Arrow button (any room) |
| Upgrade Cost | Loan-based | 158,000 Bells |
| Available In | All versions | Welcome amiibo only |
💡 Tips for Maximizing Storage
- Use categories: clothes, wallpapers, tools, furniture
- Sell or donate duplicate items to free up space
- Combine storage furniture with secret room for efficiency
- Access your secret room during decorating to stay organized
