New Horizons Gamer Crafts Wickedly Amusing Trap for Villagers

In the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, one player has concocted a hilariously dark prank that has the community in stitches. By creating a sacrificial bell prank, they’ve added a twist of dark humor to the otherwise idyllic lives of their island’s friendly villagers. Known for their cheerful interactions, gift-giving, and birthday celebrations, these villagers certainly didn’t see this coming—which is what makes the prank so devilishly funny.

Since its release in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a haven for players seeking to escape the monotony of daily life. This, the fifth installment in Nintendo’s cherished series, invites players to transform a deserted island into a bustling paradise, all under the watchful eye of the ever-persistent Tom Nook. Some fans have even speculated that Sunblink’s Hello Kitty Island Adventure is capturing the essence New Horizons introduced, and hope to see this spirit continue in future iterations.

Shared on Reddit by a user named thatweezel, a brief yet deviously funny 10-second video quickly caught the attention of the Animal Crossing subreddit. In a brilliantly constructed prank reminiscent of other creative shenanigans in the game, this player set up a bell in front of a cherry tree with a tongue-in-cheek sign declaring, “Ring to get sacrificed to Satan!” Of course, the game’s villagers aren’t programmed to understand the message, so when the innocent villager Soleil rang the bell out of curiosity, the player burst forth, clad in a red, cult-like outfit, chasing her with an axe.

Animal Crossing fans have long been decorating their islands with unique themes, ranging from serene paradises to spooky settings inspired by survival horror games like Resident Evil Village. But this cunning bell prank introduced a fresh wave of humor that the community wasn’t quite prepared for. The original prankster revealed they had to wait an in-game hour for a villager to take the bait, and fellow Redditors couldn’t stop laughing at the surprising slasher-style unveil.

As players delve deeper into New Horizons, they sometimes stumble upon various eerie secrets, either intentionally placed by the developers or conjured by the community’s vivid imaginations. Some speculate that Gyroids might harbor the spirits of departed villagers, or that the game subtly reflects themes of segregation between animals and humans. Even more unsettling are theories suggesting New Horizons’ thriving economy might be powered by child labor, or that extraterrestrial beings are covertly watching over the pixelated paradise.

With its continued allure and the seemingly endless creativity of its community, Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains a charming escape with surprising depths that keep players engaged and amused.