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When you start creating your dream island in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a few buildings will be available right from the tutorial to help you get started. After that, there are still more structures to unlock—so, when exactly do they become available?
This guide covers every building in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. We explain when each building unlocks as you develop your island, whether unlocking is automatic or requires manual effort, and what each building does.
### Each Building Has a Special Role on Your Island
Although the main goal is to create unique Miis and watch them live happily on your island, having shops and buildings is essential for making your residents stand out and stay satisfied.
In the early part of the game, during the tutorial, you’ll build the basics and learn the controls. But as you progress, new buildings unlock by completing various goals around the island. Some are almost automatic—mainly the ones crucial to keeping your Miis happy—while others are secondary and require dedicated work and island growth.
Below, we’ve broken down each building to clearly explain what it is, when it becomes available, and why you’ll need it.
### The Wishing Fountain
The central hub on your island is the Fountain, which starts in the middle but can be moved later with the Island Builder tool once it unlocks. This is where you’ll spend Warm Fuzzies to upgrade the island gradually, earning rewards along the way. It’s also the location for several main events, so you’ll visit often.
You can choose from a variety of items such as:
– Level-up rewards, like unique quirks or items for your Miis.
– Interior sets from T&C Reno, for home decor.
– Quick Build options for exterior decorations.
– Patterns for walkways via the Island Builder.
– Custom design options from the Pattern Workshop.
– Travel Tickets for taking Miis on trips.
At the start of each day, check the Fountain to gather island funds contributed overnight by your Miis.
### Fresh Kingdom
Soon after creating your first Mii and interacting with the pondering bubble above their head, they’ll mention feeling hungry. That’s your cue to build Fresh Kingdom, the island’s grocery store that sells a wide variety of foods for your Miis to eat.
Every day, the store offers four Daily Specials—new foods likely to include some almost 500 different options. When you enter, you’ll see the Daily Specials, which refresh daily, offering something new for everyone.
Food costs money, so be prepared to spend! Once you’ve purchased a food item, you can buy it again at any time. Non-special items can be found through additional store tabs, covering meals, desserts, drinks, and custom-made foods.
### Wear & Where
Once you have at least three Miis, you’ll unlock Wear & Where—your dedicated clothing shop. This is where you can buy all kinds of clothes and accessories like:
– Full outfits, including themed sets and costumes.
– Tops, with many different styles for different seasons.
– Pants, skirts, and even quirky items like diapers.
– Headgear, such as hats and masks.
– Accessories, including necklaces and fun accessories.
– Socks and shoes suitable for any style.
– Full-body costumes like food or vehicle suits.
– Custom designs you create for your Miis.
On the first tab, you’ll find Daily Specials—a selection of complete outfits and individual clothing items to buy at a discount each day.
### T&C Reno
The first shop that requires you to have at least two pairs of friends (four Miis total) is T&C Reno, your go-to for home renovation and decorating.
Here, you can buy full-room decoration sets, called “sets,” that let you style your Miis’ homes to express their unique personalities with interior and exterior designs. Most new set options are unlocked manually as you upgrade your island via the Fountain, but there’s also a Weekly Special that remains for a full week, allowing you time to save up for premium sets.
### Quik Build
After building T&C Reno and making five Miis, you’ll unlock Quik Build. This location offers exterior decoration items like fences, flowers, trees, toys, and more—perfect for customizing your island with the Island Designer.
New items become available as you grant wishes for them at the Fountain, and each time you unlock a new item, you’ll get one free to start your collection. Use Quik Build whenever you want to spend money on outdoor decorations and create your ideal paradise.
### Palette House
Once you’ve made six Miis, the Palette House becomes accessible. This feature harnesses the touchscreen to let you draw and design various elements, such as:
– Treasures Miis reward you through mini-games or dreams.
– Custom clothing to sell in Where & Wear.
– Interior and exterior design options for homes.
– Foods to offer your Miis.
It’s a powerful tool for personalized customization across your island.
### News Station
Requiring six Miis with improved happiness, the News Station broadcasts updates about your island’s milestones and events. Your Miis take turns reporting, providing fun scenes, humorous daily broadcasts, and more.
### Rite Price
This pawn shop allows you to sell treasures earned from your Miis’ achievements, mini-games, and dreams. To unlock Rite Price, you need six treasures. Once available, it becomes an excellent place to sell items for extra cash—helping you keep your Miis happy and your island thriving.
### Tomoria Restaurant
This casual restaurant provides fun scenes with Miis gathering for meals and conversation. While it doesn’t serve a gameplay purpose, it’s unlocked by raising your Mii happiness level. It’s a relaxed spot for occasional interactions.
### The Market
Operational three times a day—morning, afternoon, and evening—the Market unlocks after your Miis’ happiness levels are sufficiently high. It’s an easy way to gather a variety of new items at a discount, including clothing, food, and treasures. Now a truck instead of a table, the Market always offers deals, typically at about 50% off.
### Foto-Tomo
After establishing your island and improving Mii happiness multiple times, you gain access to Foto-Tomo—a photo booth feature. Capture fun posed photos of your Miis in pairs, groups, or solo, using different backdrops.
More backdrops unlock as you explore new areas or functionalities, with “New” signs indicating available options.
### Treasure Shop
Unlocked once you create custom treasures at the Palette House, this shop sells your own treasures to other players and acts as a gallery displaying your work. The shop’s name reflects what your Miis call you.
### MiiWheel Ferris Wheel
A decorative feature that becomes available after significantly boosting resident happiness, the Ferris Wheel allows Miis to ride together and serves as a backdrop for Foto-Tomo scenes. It also unlocks a mini-game and new backdrop options, adding fun and visual appeal to your island.
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