- Club LOL is the Main Street nightclub in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, run by Dr. Shrunk.
- Unlock it by upgrading to T&T Mart, then collecting six villager signatures on Dr. Shrunk's clipboard.
- Daytime: bring a snack, watch Dr. Shrunk's comedy, and learn up to 40 emotions.
- Nighttime: enjoy DJ K.K. remixes or K.K. Slider's live guitar sets on Saturdays.
- Check the sign color: pink means 8-bit remixes, blue means DJ house mixes, yellow means live K.K.
What Is Club LOL?
Club LOL (known in Japanese as Club Shishō, or "Club 444") is the entertainment venue that debuts in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, effectively replacing The Roost café and The Marquee theater from earlier games as the town's main nightspot. Dr. Shrunk, the retired axolotl comedian, runs the club after stepping away from his stand-up circuit.
The name is a direct reference to "LOL" — "Laugh Out Loud" — a nod to Dr. Shrunk's comedy performances. During the day, the club functions as a comedy venue where you learn reactions; at night, it transforms into a dance club headlined by K.K. Slider himself.
In Japanese, "444" plays on the reading shi for "four," which sounds the same as the word for "death" — making the Japanese name read like "Club Death-Death-Death." Meanwhile, the stylized lettering of "LOL" can also look like "Club 101" at a glance.
| Club Basic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Main Street, New Leaf |
| Owner | Dr. Shrunk |
| Daytime hours | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (comedy shows) |
| Nighttime hours | After 8:00 PM (DJ K.K. / K.K. Slider) |
| Replaces | The Roost and The Marquee as main venue |
| Japanese name | Club Shishō (Club 444) |
How to Unlock Club LOL: Step-by-Step
Before Dr. Shrunk will even consider your town, you need to meet two prerequisites: upgrade Nookling Junction to T&T Mart, and unlock the Public Works Project option at the Town Hall. Once both are done, Dr. Shrunk will visit your house the following day to ask permission to build his new business on Main Street.
Even if you decline his initial request, all is not lost — Club LOL later becomes available as a public works project, and you'll go through the same signature-gathering process.
Upgrade Nookling Junction
Spend and sell enough at Nookling Junction so it upgrades into T&T Mart. This is the economic prerequisite that puts your town on Dr. Shrunk's radar.
Unlock Public Works Projects
Progress far enough as mayor to unlock the Public Works Project system at the Town Hall.
Meet Dr. Shrunk
The day after both requirements are met, Dr. Shrunk visits your house. You can grant permission, ask what he plans to build, or decline.
Collect Six Signatures
He hands you a clipboard. Talk to villagers around town and use the new "ask for a signature" dialogue option until you have six signatures.
Return the Clipboard
Hand the completed clipboard back to Dr. Shrunk in front of the club building. Club LOL opens 4–8 days later on Main Street.
Declining Dr. Shrunk's request doesn't lock you out permanently — Club LOL still appears later as a public works project option, and you'll repeat the signature process at that point.
Dr. Shrunk and the 40 Emotions
During daytime hours (12:00 PM to 8:00 PM), Dr. Shrunk performs comedy on the Club LOL stage — but he never works for free. You must bring him any type of snack, such as fruit or mushrooms, before each performance.
After his first show, he gives you a joke book that saves every emotion you learn. The book appears next to the chat icon on the bottom touchscreen; tap it to perform or rearrange your collected reactions. There are 40 emotions to collect in total, making this a long-term collection goal.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Required payment | Any snack (fruit, mushrooms, etc.) |
| Performance window | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Emotion storage | Joke book on the touchscreen |
| Total emotions | 40 |
| First reward | Joke book after first show |
Cheap, renewable fruit from your own trees works perfectly as payment. There's no need to spend bells on expensive food — Dr. Shrunk accepts any edible item happily.
Night Shows: K.K. Slider and DJ K.K.
At night, the stage belongs to K.K. Slider. His performances vary by day, and the easiest way to know what's playing is to check the sign colors outside the club before walking in.
Blue Signs: DJ K.K. House Mix
- Non-Saturday evenings
- Upbeat DJ remixes of his songs
- Includes a remixed town tune
- No song copies given
Pink Signs: DJ K.K. NES Mix
- 8-bit versions of K.K. songs
- Retro chiptune flavor
- No song copies given
Yellow Signs: Live K.K.
- Saturday nights only
- Classic guitar performances
- Take requests or let him choose
- Receive a copy of the first song
While inside during DJ nights, you can dance using the D-Pad, and your character will bob their head to the beat anywhere in the club. K.K. gives you a copy of the first song performed that night, with unique album covers you can display as furniture in your house.
If you use Wisp with K.K.'s amiibo to summon him to the campground, that night's show is cancelled. Club LOL closes at 8:00 PM, and entering shows a notice that the club has ceased operations for the night due to unknown circumstances.
Completion Checklist
Club LOL Completion Goals:
- Upgrade Nookling Junction to T&T Mart
- Collect six villager signatures for Dr. Shrunk
- Watch Dr. Shrunk's first show and receive the joke book
- Learn all 40 emotions
- Attend a Saturday live K.K. Slider show
- Experience both DJ K.K. house and NES remix nights
- Collect song copies with unique album covers
| Night Experience | Sign Color | Music Style | Song Copy? |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJ K.K. House Mix | Blue | Upbeat DJ remixes | No |
| DJ K.K. NES Mix | Pink | 8-bit chiptune versions | No |
| Live K.K. Slider | Yellow | Acoustic guitar | Yes (first song) |
Club LOL is one of the few New Leaf venues that rewards daily visits: emotions from daytime shows and Saturday song copies both accumulate over time, making it a core stop on any completionist's routine.
FAQ
Q: How long does Club LOL take to open after I return the clipboard?
After returning the signed clipboard to Dr. Shrunk in front of the club building, Club LOL opens 4 to 8 days later on Main Street.
Q: What do I need to give Dr. Shrunk to see his comedy show?
Any type of food works, such as fruit or mushrooms. He performs between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and each snack earns you one comedy show with a new emotion.
Q: Can I decline Dr. Shrunk and still get Club LOL?
Yes. If you decline his initial request, Club LOL later appears as a public works project, and you complete the same six-signature process to build it.
Q: Why is Club LOL closed even though it's nighttime?
If you used Wisp with K.K. Slider's amiibo to bring him to the campground, that night's show is cancelled and the club closes at 8:00 PM with a notice about ceased operations.