In spite of being almost a decade old, continues to surprise players with small gameplay details, such as one player only recently discovering that clay can be placed into a fish tank to make a small castle. Community members often share helpful tips and tricks to aid both new and veteran players in Stardew Valley, yet many fans find themselves pleasantly surprised by the sheer number of unexpected capabilities hidden within the beloved farming sim.

In Stardew Valley, players learn a number of skills, such as farming, fishing, mining, and crafting, and use these abilities to gather resources and earn money to rebuild the abandoned homestead left to them by the main character's late grandfather. The game has been praised as one of the best indie games of all time for its in-depth storytelling and realistic characters, and fans have enjoyed the variety of simple yet surprising details that make Stardew Valley a standout of the genre.

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Reddit user havanakgh was delighted to accidentally place a piece of clay into their Stardew Valley fish tank and watch it transform into an adorable castle. The fish tanks in Stardew Valley allow players to decorate their farms and buildings with various aquatic creatures that they may catch while fishing or using crab pots. Players are able to purchase a fish tank from Willy at the Fish Shop down at the beach south of Pelican Town, from the Furniture Catalog sold by Robin at the Carpenter's Shop to the north of the town, or from Qi's Walnut Room to the west of Ginger Island. Many fans are familiar with placing fish, coral, and seaweed into fish tanks, but a number of players have been surprised to learn that the Clay can be placed into the tanks to create a small castle for their fish to enjoy.

Fellow community members quickly chimed in with their own unorthodox fish tank decorations, including a pineapple, the Ancient Sword, and even Mayor Lewis' infamous purple shorts. For fans who enjoy using the Stardew Valley farmhouse as an aquarium, the variety of items that can be placed into the fish tanks offers a number of opportunities for creative freedom. Combined with the other customization options in the game, it should come as no surprise that players continue to find new details to love in Stardew Valley.

Most life-sim video games benefit from the ability to customize characters and their homes, with games like Animal Crossing and Disney Dreamlight Valley boasting dedicated communities who love to flex their creativity with innovative design mechanics. In the same vein, has found ongoing success with its lovable characters and story, as well as its in-depth customization features that make multiple playthroughs enticing for both casual and diehard fans.

Stardew Valley

February 26, 2016

E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)

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