Animal Crossing: 9 Personal-Finance Lessons From Nintendo's Hit Game
The video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons has become a sensation in short order. Released on March 20 for the Nintendo Switch console, ACNH allows players to explore a small island and make it their own. That includes seemingly mundane tasks like pulling weeds, catching bugs or chopping wood.
You might think a video game about chores sounds weird. And ... well, it is. However, the ability to explore a virtual island has been a healthy escape for millions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Shut-in gamers eager for the latest entry in this already popular series racked up 5 million digital downloads of the title in March alone - a record for the most digital copies sold in a single month.
Besides, chores are just a means to an end. The real appeal isn't spending 20 minutes catching a dozen sea bass. It's selling those fish for bells - a currency you can use to customize the island and its appearance. You can build bridges, add rooms to your house and even design your own clothes. The
