The Mystery Behind Animal Crossing’s Beloved Gyroids

<p>Do<strong>you remember&nbsp;<em>Animal Crossing&rsquo;s</em>&nbsp;decorative furniture figures called Gyroid<em>s</em>? Despite them being quite spooky, their fancy sounds and dances added so much life to one&#39;s in-game house.</strong></p> <p>Gyroids<em>&nbsp;</em>are loved by a large part of&nbsp;<em>Animal Crossing&rsquo;s</em>&nbsp;community, including me. Besides their funny looks and sounds, they certainly have a mysterious vibe around them. I could never fully grasp them as a kid, but still, my house always ended up full of them.</p> <p>And so, I&rsquo;m dedicating this article to one of Nintendo&rsquo;s most elusive and enigmatic entities:&nbsp;<strong>the Gyroid</strong>.</p> <h1>What are Gyroids?</h1> <p>Gyroids are special furniture items available in most&nbsp;<em>Animal Crossing&nbsp;</em>games. They can be dug up after rainy or snowy days, similar to fossils. When activated, Gyroids<em>&nbsp;</em>move their body and make a specific sound which is often linked to their name (e.g.: &ldquo;Croakoids&rdquo; make a croaking sound like a frog).</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/super-jump/the-mystery-behind-animal-crossings-beloved-gyroids-e39da2dfb697"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>