How to Use Webkinz.com
Webkinz is a popular website where children adopt and take care of a virtual pet. You must purchase a Webkinz or the smaller Lil' Kinz plush toy to get a secret code which is needed to enter the virtual Webkinz World. Kids play games to earn KinzCash and then use the money to build a house and buy furnishings, clothes and food for their pet.
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Instructions
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Basic Features
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Click on the "New Member" button if you have never logged in before. This takes you directly to the Adoption Center. Ms. Birdy helps you register and choose a name for your pet.
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Select the "Log In" button if you are a returning player. Enter your username and password. You can also adopt a new pet if you purchased another Webkinz or Lil' Kinz toy.
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Read the Webkinz Newz which lists special hourly and daily events such as an extra spin on the Wheel of WOW. You have to log in at that time to play the game or just click to earn the advertised KinzCash or coupons. Sometimes only the pet-of-the month can do the advertised activity.
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Monitor the pet's happiness, health and hunger bar graphs on the bottom left of the screen. The pet will be happier and healthier if you spend more time on Webkinz. If your pet is sick, take him to Dr. Quack's clinic. If he's hungry, buy food at the W Shop.
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Put your pet to bed before leaving Webkinz World to keep her happy. You have to buy a bed first to do this.
Play Games
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Play games in the arcade to earn KinzCash. Many are educational and challenge memory skills, build vocabulary or improve typing skills.
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Enjoy games with online friends in the Tournament Area. This can be someone you know or someone you meet online.
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Go to Quizzy's Question Corner to earn lots of KinzCash by answering trivia questions.
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Play DiceKinz against one of your online friends or the computer. Roll dice and try to reach the finish line first to win 75 KinzCash.
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Stop at the Employment Office to do a job and earn 50 KinzCash. As you get better at a job you can increase your pay. Whether you succeed or not you have to wait 8 hours to do another job.
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Head to the Clubhouse to chat with online friends. Kids can only use words that are in the KinzChat dictionary.
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Visit the Magical Charm Forest if you purchased a Webkinz Charm. Collect all 24 charms to earn extra cash and exclusive prizes.
Shopping Options
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Spend KinzCash at the W Shop. Buy household items, clothing or food for your pet. You start with a medium-size room to put your purchases in. Additional rooms or a yard must be purchased. You can also sell an item, but it will be for less than what you paid for it.
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Go to the Code Shop if you purchased Webkinz trading cards. Enter a code to get a special prize or rare item.
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Dig for gems or buy rare items in the Curio Shop. If you find the Gem of the Day, you can sell it for a high price or keep for the Webkinz Crown of Wonder.
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Send letters and wrapped gifts to friends using the Kinz Post. This activity costs KinzCash.
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Tips & Warnings
Webkinz trading cards and charms are usually sold at retailers that carry Webkinz plush toys.
Registration expires after one year and you must purchase another Webkinz or Lil' Kinz to get another code.
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Comments
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hmac53
Jan 20, 2009
Another site teaching children to become conspicuous consumers...when will we learn. Childhood should be a time of innocence. Sites like Cacklerries are so much better than Webkinz...no sex, violence, marketing, advertising or other things that are not good for little kids.
