It's been more than a month since much of America began social distancing in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we're all turning to different indoor activities. While some have embraced binge-watching TV shows like Tiger King to pass the time, others have picked up a bit of a video game habitnamely, by obsessively playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Launched on March 20, the life simulation video game is the fifth in Nintendo's Animal Crossing series, which debuted in 2001, and is the first developed specifically for the Nintendo Switch console. It begins at the airport. You, a cute little cartoon character, are whisked away to a private island, where you and some new anthropomorphic animal neighbors are going build your own utopia with the help of a company called Nook Inc. Sound idyllic? It is! And a little creepy? You betcha!

But truthfully, the game is more adorable than ominous. You spend your days fishing, collecting seashells, and catching butterflies as you explore your scenic island, plus and building everything your new society might need, like a shop and a museum. You're not stuck on your island forever, eitherif you pay for an online subscription (the payment is IRL, mind you), you can actually visit your friends' islands. It's more or less the ultimate form of escapism in the age of social distancing.

Of particular interest to us at House Beautiful, however, is the fact that you can customize your home, la The Sims. While you start out by camping in a very basic tent, you can take out an interest-free loan to upgrade to a house, which is highly customizable. Players have created mansions with some pretty gorgeous roomsand some really unusual ones. Check out a few standouts we've seen across social media below.

We'll start nice and straightforward. How lovely is this study-like basement, complete with a library corner, a fireplace, and a model train table?

2. Chill Onsen

We *wish* we had a Spirited Awaythemed onsen like this in our house during quarantine.

3. Flower Power

A touch Van Gogh with the sunflowers, a touch Scandi-chic with the wood furniture. We like.

4. Zen Garden

Sure, this is a little trippy, but what's a video game if not the perfect escape from our daily lives?

5. Plant/Garden/Spa Room

What exactly is the purpose of this Japanese-style room? Not sure, but we love it all the same!

6. Witchy Room

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can get a little alternative with your decor. As a commenter tweeted, "[L]ooks like a place I could get a tarot card reading and a cheap tattoo."

7. Bunny Day Room

Yes, this is an Easter themed room. There are special events throughout the game tied to real-world occurrences like Easter and cherry blossom season, in which you can craft special decorations for your house.

8. Star Room

Sign us up for one ticket to the moon, please!

9. Golden Room

We might be a *touch* concerned that we'll be sacrificed in this room, but props for the cool Indiana Jones vibes.

10. Turnip Room

Sometimes you can buy turnips for really low prices during gameplay. Sometimes players might hoard them they like would toilet paper during a real-life pandemic, which leads them to create turnip storage rooms. We're not here to judge. (Okay, we are judging you about the toilet paper...)

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