Start by creating your character and choosing your island or town
Talk to Tom Nook or the main guide character to begin your tasks
Collect resources like wood, stone, fruit, and fish
Catch bugs and fish to earn bells
Sell items to make money
Use bells to buy tools, furniture, clothes, and upgrades
Complete daily tasks and check for new events
Decorate your home and customize your character
Build and place furniture, paths, and decorations around your island
Plant trees, flowers, and crops
Visit shops and interact with villagers
Help villagers with requests to build friendships
Upgrade your house and island over time
Explore different areas and seasons for new items and creatures
Save your progress regularly and play at your own pace