How to Get Started with WeeWorld, the Virtual Social Networking Game

On the homepage at http://www.weeworld.com, click the flashing blue button "Create a WeeMee." You are then given options to "Become a WeeMee" by creating your avatar to look like you. Of course you can create it however you want, but it's much more fun to have a cartoon version of yourself. Once you're satisfied, click "Get Dressed."

Now you can select from various hairstyles and colors. After deciding on your hairstyle, click on "Emotions" from the left panel to change your facial expression. When you click on "Belly," you will be able to choose from a flabby stomach or chiseled abs. If you do not select anything, your WeeMee's stomach will not have any markings. When you click on "Shape," if you are a female, you will be able to select from several curvy additions.

Next, click on the blue button "Clothes." You can select from headgear, tops, bottoms, footwear, and eyewear. From all of the options, you can also select various colors. The combination possibilities are endless.

After you click on the "More Stuff" button, you will be able to choose to add food and drinks to your WeeMee. Select "Interests" and place objects beside your avatar. "Accessories" will add jewelry or purses to your character. "Environments" will change your background.

Once you have designed your WeeMee to your liking, click "Save Me Now!" The next screen is a registration form. Fill it out, check the box that states you agree to the terms and conditions and click "Register."

Your homepage will appear and you will be served with several prompts. The first will ask you to enter your WeeMee's thoughts and click save. Next, you will be asked to describe yourself and click the save button.

Once your changes have been saved, click on the "Room" button. Choose a wall pattern. Choose your wall colors and your floor colors. Select a window and then save your room. You are now able to decorate your room from items at the store.

From the store, you can purchase items from an array of categories to decorate your room. Some items are free and some items cost money. Since you're just starting out, select items that don't cost anything.

Once you click on an item, the item will appear in your room. You can left click on the item in your room and you'll be given the option to position it, color it, describe it, or delete. Move the items around your room until you're satisfied with the arrangement. Click "Save Room." Next you will be prompted to give your room a name. Enter your room name and click "Save Description."

Scroll up to the top of the screen and click on "My achievements." This will show you progress thus far in the game. You will see your level and trophies you have already earned and you will learn how to earn more trophies.

Now click on "Gifts." You are prompted to send gifts to your friends. Here is where you can also receive gifts that are given to you.

Under "My Blog," you have several options that allow you to further interact with your WeeMee and with your friends and family members. You can download your WeeMee to your mobile phone, write in your blog, make more WeeMees to send to other people, and purchase items in the shop.

Click on "What's Hot" to find out the latest news in the WeeWorld. Cweetures are popular amongst the WeeMees and you can adopt one earn gold. Here's where you can find out the latest offers to earn more gold and find which celebrities are using WeeWorld.

"Export" allows you put your WeeMee on t-shirts, badges, and bags, and embed your WeeMee on your website, blog, IM, text, and email.

There are many games that you can play while in WeeWorld from simulation games to sports games. You can also send greeting cards with your WeeMee or you can design one to resemble the recipient. The forum will help you meet other people in the WeeWorld community.

Overall, this is a fun game that is directed towards teenaged gamers and older. The complexity may be too advanced for elementary aged children. WeeWorld is definitely fun and engaging and very interactive.