The Complete Idiot's Guide to Webkinz

by Layton Turner, Marcia; Turner, Grant

• ISBN13: 9781592577491
• ISBN10: 1592577490
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-02
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

You're no idiot, of course. The idea of logging on to a website to bring a stuffed animal to virtual life is pretty intriguing. But before you and your child adopt a Webkinz[Registered], you need to see what kind of world the little critters "live" in ...

Author Biography

Marcia Layton Turner is a parent and the author and co-author of many books, including The Unofficial Guide to Marketing Your Small Business and The Complete Idiot-'s Guide-« to 30,000 Baby Names. The former contributing editor of ePregnancy magazine, she-'s written for Woman-'s Day, Parenting, and Gift Shop, among other publications.
Grant Turner is a seven-year-old expert in all things Webkinz-«, from quizzes and online job activities to gem hunts and games. This is his first book.

Table of Contents

Getting Started	p. 1
What Are Webkinz?	p. 2
Types of Activities	p. 3
Skills Developed	p. 3
Related Products	p. 4
The Adoption	p. 4
Creating an Account	p. 4
Selecting a Username	p. 5
Choosing a Password	p. 6
Naming Your Webkinz	p. 6
Webkinz World	p. 7
How Is Your Pet Doing?	p. 7
Is Your Pet Ill?	p. 8
Is That a Stomach Rumbling?	p. 9
Decorating My Room	p. 11
Home Furnishing 101	p. 12
Pet Activities	p. 12
Earning Cash...and What You Can Buy	p. 15
Ways to Earn KinzCash	p. 16
Daily Activities	p. 16
Weekly Survey in the Newz	p. 22
Game of the Day	p. 23
Quizzes, Games, and Tournaments	p. 23
Sell Items You Previously Bought	p. 25
What You Can Buy	p. 26
Food and Drink for Your Pet	p. 27
Outfits and Accessories	p. 28
Furniture and Decorative Items	p. 29
Fun and Games	p. 31
Hanging Out in Your Room	p. 31
Decorate	p. 32
Play with Your Webkinz	p. 33
Play Games	p. 34
Cook	p. 35
Clean Your Pet	p. 35
Invite Friends Over	p. 36
Arcade Games	p. 37
Ant Mania	p. 37
Bananza	p. 38
Candy Bash	p. 38
Candy Bash 2	p. 38
Cash Cow	p. 39
Cash Cow 2	p. 39
Color Storm	p. 40
Dashing Dolphin	p. 41
Dex Dangerous and the Lunar Lugbots	p. 41
Go-Go Googles	p. 41
Goober's Lab	p. 42
Hide n' Skunk	p. 43
Hungry Hog	p. 44
Jazz Monsters	p. 44
Lily Padz	p. 45
Lunch Letters	p. 46
Mini Golf	p. 46
Operation Gumball	p. 46
Picnic	p. 47
Polar Plunge	p. 47
Pumpkin Patch Protector	p. 48
Quizzy's Word Challenge	p. 48
Tile Towers	p. 49
Tulip Trouble 2	p. 49
Wacky Zingoz	p. 50
Wacky's Bullseye Batter	p. 50
Wheel of Wow	p. 51
Where's Wacky	p. 51
Wishing Well	p. 52
Zacky's Quest	p. 52
Zingoz Bounce	p. 52
Zingoz Bounce n' Burst	p. 53
Zingoz Pie Throw	p. 53
Zingoz Pop	p. 54
Tournaments	p. 54
Competing in a Tournament	p. 55
Getting Started	p. 55
Clever Competitions	p. 56
Educational Activities	p. 59
Quizzy's	p. 60
Word Challenge	p. 60
Question Corner	p. 61
Employment Office	p. 62
Fence Painting	p. 62
Shoe Store Clerk	p. 63
Dr. Quack's Assistant	p. 64
Grocery Clerk	p. 65
Flooring Assistant	p. 65
Piano Player	p. 66
Hamburger Cook	p. 61
Gem Mining	p. 68
Ms. Birdy's Assistant	p. 68
Newz Delivery	p. 69
Arcade Games	p. 69
Lunch Letters	p. 69
Where's Wacky	p. 70
Communication and Security	p. 73
Site Safety	p. 74
Who Is Online	p. 74
Color Zones	p. 75
Adding Friends to Your List	p. 76
Talking with Other Players	p. 76
Clubhouse	p. 77
KinzChat	p. 78
KinzChat Plus	p. 79
Talking to Your Pet	p. 79
KinzPost	p. 80
Send a Note	p. 80
Send a Gift	p. 82
Visiting Friends Virtually	p. 83
Inviting Friends Over	p. 83
Going to Visit	p. 85
Other Fun Things to Do Online	p. 87
Webkinz Studio	p. 88
Making Movies	p. 89
Showing Movies	p. 93
Cooking and Socializing	p. 95
The Webkinz Kitchen	p. 96
Tested and Proven Recipes	p. 96
Figuring Out Secret Recipes	p. 97
Webkinz Chef Challenge	p. 98
Throwing Webkinz Parties	p. 99
Virtual Parties	p. 100
In-Person Parties	p. 100
Webkinz Trading Cards	p. 103
The Ins and Outs of Trading Cards	p. 103
Collecting Cards	p. 104
Base Cards	p. 105
Action Cards	p. 105
Challenge Cards	p. 106
Collectible Cards	p. 106
Playing Games	p. 107
Webkinz Challenge	p. 107
Building a Personal Challenge Deck	p. 109
Mix n' Match	p. 109
Go Fish	p. 110
Feature Code Cards	p. 111
Feature Codes	p. 111
Virtual Trading Cards	p. 111
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)	p. 113
Taking Care of Your Pet	p. 114
What Does the Happiness, Health, and Hunger Meter Mean?	p. 114
What Do I Do If My Webkinz Gets Sick?	p. 114
Can My Webkinz Die?	p. 114
How Can I Get Food to Feed My Pet?	p. 114
How Do I Feed My Pet?	p. 115
What Do I Need to Care for My Pet?	p. 115
How Do I Talk to My Pet?	p. 115
Your Pet's Room	p. 115
How Do I Add Wall Color or Furniture?	p. 115
I Have Too Many Rooms. How Do I Sell Some Back	p. 116
What Is an Exclusive Item?	p. 116
What Items Can My Pet Play With and Which Are for Decoration?	p. 116
How Can I Move My Pet from Room to Room?	p. 117
Can I Invite a Friend Over?	p. 117
How Do I Send a Friend a Note?	p. 117
How Do I Know When I Have Mail?	p. 118
Can I Send a Friend KinzCash?	p. 118
What Are Growing Gardens?	p. 118
Navigating Webkinz World	p. 119
How Can I Earn More KinzCash?	p. 119
Are the Gems in the Mines Always in the Same Locations?	p. 120
How Do I Earn a Webkinz Crown of Wonder?	p. 120
Why Does Arte Have a Tip Jar on His Counter?	p. 120
How Do You Play a Game in the Arcade?	p. 120
How Can I Get a High Score?	p. 120
How Do I Know if My Friend is in Webkinz World?	p. 121
What Is a Great Play and How Can I Earn One?	p. 121
Solutions for Technical Issues	p. 121
I Can't Find the Log In Button on My Screen; What's Wrong?	p. 121
Is There a Manual I Can Read?	p. 121
Do I Have to Set Up a New Account If I Get Another Webkinz?	p. 122
Everything in My Dock Is Gone. What Happened?	p. 122
Appendixes
Webkinz and Lil'Kinz	p. 123
Where to Buy Webkinz	p. 133
Gem Hunt Hints	p. 135
Index	p. 137
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