Tool 03 · Plan before you build

Tomodachi Life island layout planner

Drag houses, shops, parks and landmarks onto a grid that mirrors your real Tomodachi Life island. Iterate freely, undo, share with friends, then commit to the layout in-game once you're sure.

12 × 8planning grid
9building types
autobrowser save
PNGshareable export

Drag-and-drop your island layout

Pick a building from the toolbar, then tap any cell to place it. Tap a filled cell with the same building selected to remove it.

How to plan a Tomodachi Life island layout

The in-game island has limited buildable space that grows as you progress. Plan your layout before placing buildings to avoid the most common Tomodachi Life regret: building a house in the spot where the second shop was meant to go.

1 · Cluster by use

Keep Mii homes close together so visiting friends across the island doesn't drain the day. Group shops near a central plaza so daily shopping rounds are quick. Put fountains, parks and decorative trees as visual breaks between clusters.

2 · Save the coast

Beach access is limited — reserve at least one coastal row for the beach, signs and decorative landmarks. Houses placed directly on the beach lose the postcard view that makes the island feel like a vacation.

3 · Leave gaps for expansion

Don't fill every cell. As you add Miis, you'll want to expand your housing area without bulldozing existing buildings. Reserve at least 4–6 cells in a corner you can grow into.

4 · Share before committing

Use the Copy share link button above to send your plan to a friend. Two opinions on island layouts usually beat one. The link encodes your layout in the URL — no account, no login required to view.

How this connects to your in-game island

The planner is a planning tool, not a synced view. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has no third-party data export, so your in-game layout and this layout exist independently. Use this as your blueprint, then place buildings in-game by following the plan you saved here.

Island Planner · FAQ

Questions about layout planning, exporting, and saving your work.

What is the Tomodachi Life Island Layout Planner?
It's a drag-and-drop grid where you can place houses, shops, parks and landmarks on a representation of your island before committing to a layout in-game. Iterate freely, undo, share, then build the real version once you're sure.
How big is the island grid in real Tomodachi Life?
The in-game island has a fixed amount of buildable space that expands as you progress. The planner uses a 12×8 grid as a planning aid — enough to sketch any reasonable layout before committing.
Can I export or share my layout?
Yes. Save your layout as a PNG image to share on Reddit or Discord, or copy a shareable link that encodes your design so friends can open exactly what you planned.
Will my layout save if I close the tab?
Yes. The planner auto-saves to your browser's local storage. Reopen the page and your last layout is restored.
Can I plan apartment placements inside houses?
Not in this version — the planner is for the outdoor island layout (houses, shops, fountains, landmarks). Indoor room planning is a different problem we may add later.