A ‘New Horizons’ and Real-Life Birthday

[Candy83]

August 16 is the birthday for both my “New Horizons” representative, Candy, and myself.

I started today’s game, with playing the main human, at about 01:45 p.m. ET.

My islanders are (in seniority order): Teddy (starter); Octavian; Molly; Marshal; Stitches; Plucky; Cookie; Melba; Dom; and Audie.

Greeting me for my birthday was Marshal.

I suspected either he or Molly because of a sense of our bonds.

Then, at the party, I made the mistake of drifting leftward to the exit—and that ended the party. (It is my Switch controller. Original has been played since 2017.)

I did not want the party to end.

So, I stopped the game.

With starting back up again, the islander who greeted me was Molly.

As of 02:30 p.m. ET, the party is still going.

In both cases, the two parties had the same trio of islanders: Marshal, Molly, and Teddy.

(The second round made me suffer a net loss in cupcakes. The piñata was, perhaps, better hit in Round #01. I went from eight to six. But, that is fine.)

Since “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” was released March 20, 2020, plenty of people had their birthdays between that date and August 15.


My question: Is there a definite connection, like in “New Leaf,” for which islanders will likely be there for a game’s human to give him or her a birthday party?

 

[matt2019]

I think it’s related to friendship levels

 

[Katzenjammer]

Happy birthday, fellow August baby! Mine is in 5 days. Wow, time flies =o.o=!

 

[Candy83]

I think it’s related to friendship levels

Thank you!

I was thinking that may be it.

Happy birthday, fellow August baby! Mine is in 5 days. Wow, time flies =o.o=!

An early Happy Birthday to you is well.

 

[Noel_in_Sunrise]

Happy birthday!

My birthday was the 14th. I am glad that I looked up birthdays beforehand so that I knew that I had to give cupcakes to villagers to get birthday items. I didn't know that the cupcake amount was variable. Very interesting!

 

[Katzenjammer]

An early Happy Birthday to you is well.

Thank you! =^.^=

My birthday was the 14th. I am glad that I looked up birthdays beforehand so that I knew that I had to give cupcakes to villagers to get birthday items. I didn't know that the cupcake amount was variable. Very interesting!

Happy belated birthday to you too!

 

[Candy83]

Happy birthday!

My birthday was the 14th. I am glad that I looked up birthdays beforehand so that I knew that I had to give cupcakes to villagers to get birthday items. I didn't know that the cupcake amount was variable. Very interesting!

I can’t keep the cupcakes?

What type of present does one get after giving away a cupcake?

 

[Serabee]

I'm guessing it's related to friendship level. But, if you have multiple high friendships, it probably randomizes who exactly shows up. My RL birthday isn't until January (shout out to everyone with early March birthdays- I'm so sorry if you don't TT/have side characters ) BUT I have some side characters who've had birthdays. I LOVE the celebrations in this game- they're too cute

I can’t keep the cupcakes?

What type of present does one get after giving away a cupcake?

I heard you can get EXTRA BIRTHDAY ITEMS by gifting them to villagers! But I haven't tried it yet (though, thanks for reminding me, it's my side character's b-day and I even TTed for it but nearly forgot). You CAN keep them, but they don't do much (besides look cute) and I think the extra gifts are worth it.

 

[Candy83]

I think I will keep 2 of the 6. Have cups of coffee next to them as they are all on the diner table in my main human’s house.

Then I can find out what gifts I will get from others.

Stitches will definitely get a cupcake.

 

[Aurita]

Can confirm you can get the other birthday items from gifting the cupcakes! They do give other items as well so it’s not guaranteed

Mash A as much as you can to smash that piñata to get as many cupcakes as you can!!

 

[Serabee]

I think I will keep 2 of the 6. Have cups of coffee next to them as they are all on the diner table in my main human’s house.

Then I can find out what gifts I will get from others.

Stitches will definitely get a cupcake.

Yah, I have a party-themed basement in one of my character's houses, and I have one on display there

Can confirm you can get the other birthday items from gifting the cupcakes! They do give other items as well so it’s not guaranteed

Mash A as much as you can to smash that piñata to get as many cupcakes as you can!!

I figured it wasn't a guarantee, but it's worth a shot! Also, I didn't know the cupcake amount varies I always get four... is that good

 

[Aurita]

Yah, I have a party-themed basement in one of my character's houses, and I have one on display there


I figured it wasn't a guarantee, but it's worth a shot! Also, I didn't know the cupcake amount varies I always get four... is that good

You gotta mash more! I got 8

 

[Serabee]

You gotta mash more! I got 8

WHAT? I mash like mad, IDK what I'm doing wrong

 

[Aurita]

WHAT? I mash like mad, IDK what I'm doing wrong

Apparently you can get up to 10 (!!!) so I’m not mashing enough either

 

[Serabee]

Apparently you can get up to 10 (!!!) so I’m not mashing enough either

I don't even...
PLEASE someone tell me they got, like, two so I feel better

Ah well. Live and learn! I'm about to do my side character, wish me luck

 

[Aurita]

I don't even...
PLEASE someone tell me they got, like, two so I feel better

Ah well. Live and learn! I'm about to do my side character, wish me luck

Mash until you can’t mash anymore good luck!!!

 

[Serabee]

Mash until you can’t mash anymore good luck!!!

But, my deal is... no matter how much I mash, my character doesn't hit the pinata EVERY time I press it (I press it too fast)- maybe that's where I'm going wrong? Maybe I should just keep mashing even if my character can't keep up

 

[MelodyRivers]

I think so. For my birthday(July 18) I had Tank host my party along with Whitney and Melba my three closest villagers. And today for his birthday, my hubby had his three closest villagers Axel, Gala and Gloria.
Happy Birthday!!

 

[Aurita]

But, my deal is... no matter how much I mash, my character doesn't hit the pinata EVERY time I press it (I press it too fast)- maybe that's where I'm going wrong? Maybe I should just keep mashing even if my character can't keep up

I think I just pressed A like my life depended on it without even considering what was happening on screen but idk if that’s the right strategy!

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Also @Candy83 I agree that it’s based on relationship level as my favorites Flora, Goldie, & Bones were at my bday party! Flora & Bones are also my oldest residents now Happy Birthday! Don’t forget to get the song from KK

 

[Candy83]

I think I just pressed A like my life depended on it without even considering what was happening on screen but idk if that’s the right strategy!

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Also @Candy83 I agree that it’s based on relationship level as my favorites Flora, Goldie, & Bones were at my bday party! Flora & Bones are also my oldest residents now ☺ Happy Birthday! Don’t forget to get the song from KK

He did not give me the song.