Keep an eye on the news for special quests. Especially around the Holidays. You get them in the beginning before players realize they need to inflate the prices it's alot cheaper!
Volcano will be your first map. You get items and an avvie,that is it. You do not get to click on the volcano. You can buy the Volcano map multiple times. Avvie is first time only.
When you go to the forums click on the thread that best pertains to your question. There a search bar will show up.Instead of making a new thread try typing in your question first and see if your answer shows up!!
then scroll down to the bottom of the page and hit
'free Games" play those first. Daily
Then go to "Pet Dallies" there are free games there also. Make sure to hit the star in the corner for your Favorite Games which is another link that you can do for your Marapet and Minipets!
As soon as your pet changes go to the Photo Parlor! Get that pic for your collection!! If possible get a few more before you change it again so you can sell them in your shop!