If you've got a minimalist aesthetic, you'll probably feel like you've made your island an absolute paradise and still find yourself with only three or four stars. Unfortunately for folks who like wide-open spaces, the game's algorithms aren't into it at all. A five-star island requires quite a few trees, flowers, fences, and outdoor furnishings to qualify for the highest rating.

Honestly, there's nothing wrong with having only three or four stars. When you hit three, you get regular weekend concerts from K.K. Slider, which is pretty cool, and then you get nothing for four stars, which honestly is a bummer and makes the climb to five all the more arduous, if you ask us. For five stars, you get rewarded with the DIY recipe for a golden watering can (more on that later), and lilies of the valley will start to grow on your cliffs. But the biggest prize is the pride you'll feel.