Hello Kitty Island Adventure Tips

Feb 16

I bought Hello Kitty Island Adventure on launch day, and since then, I’ve been joyfully lost in building my island paradise and making sure every adorable character lives their best, cushiest life. Has every step been smooth sailing? Not exactly! But that’s part of the charm. Here are some tips I wish someone had whispered in my ear when I started:

Pick up EVERYTHING. Seriously, pick up every stick, rubber ball, and sand dollar. Think you have enough sticks? Think again. Even when you’re drowning in 100 sticks, don’t convert them all to wood blocks—keep a stash! This isn’t just about sticks; it applies to every item on the island. Embrace your inner hoarder because, trust me, you’ll need them when you least expect it.

My bunny character overjoyed that she found another stick — *Oh stick, you are the best*

Use flowers strategically. My initial instinct was to shower my favorite character with friendship flowers just because they looked extra cute that day (looking at you, My Melody). Rookie mistake! Always check your quest log first. Focus on leveling up friendships tied to blocked quests—it speeds up the storyline and keeps the momentum going. (here is a really good guide to high value gifts)

Modeling hats with Hello Kitty and Mimmy — *A friendship moment with Hello Kitty and her twin Mimmy*

Adjust your expectations. If you’re coming from an Animal Crossing obsession, prepare for a shift. You’re not the mayor here; Hello Kitty reigns supreme, and we’re all just happy to be in her world. No ignoring less-favorite villagers until they move out! This game is all about building relationships. Yes, you’ll eventually get a cozy cabin, learn bug-catching from sweet Keroppi (who, bless him, thought “swing the net near bugs” was groundbreaking advice), and unlock tons of activities like swimming, cooking, mining, and fishing. But each skill is earned through friendship and teamwork.

Pink Dye Woes. If you love pink as much as I do, you’ll want to hoard pink items like Candy Clouds and Sakura Blossoms. Recycling items gives you dye based on their color, so stock up on those pink treasures early!

*But I need to make my mermaid tail pink!!*

Top Hat Gudetama Hunt. Struggling to find the elusive Top Hat Gudetama? Start searching the small islands northwest of Crescent Island that resemble a turtle’s back. Heads up—there’s a weekly hide-and-seek mechanic, which might impact your first encounter. (here is a great guide to weekly locations)

*Ok this is staged, because Gudetama is my favorite and I went and got them all before realizing I needed the photo*

Collection Null. Once you unlock the collection hat for Null, set him to collect sand dollars daily. Early on, it’s tricky to get enough furniture to satisfy visiting characters, so stockpiling My Melody’s shop items helps. Don’t forget—Null needs daily instructions, or he’s as useful as a decorative rock.