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FarmVille For Dummies Paperback – February 22, 2011

by Angela Morales (Author), Kyle Orland (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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The only how-to, full-color book available on the game sensation FarmVille

With more than 80 million active players since the game?s release in 2009, there seems no end to the growing popularity of FarmVille. Whether accessed through the Facebook application or from the game?s Web site, this application is a worldwide phenomenon. Yet, there has been no beginner guide that offers an introduction to newcomers and updates to experienced players?until now. FarmVille For Dummies is aimed at getting novices acquainted with FarmVille rules and regulations, while more savvy players can sharpen their skills and find out how to stay up to date on the latest FarmVille features. You?ll discover how to download the app, create a farmer avatar, and establish your first farm. Then you?ll progress to finding neighbors, purchasing farm cash and coins, shopping at the market, and more.

  • Serves as an ideal introductory guide to the wildly popular online game of FarmVille
  • Walks you through downloading the app either via Facebook, Yahoo!, or your mobile device
  • Details how to find neighbors and interact with them, purchase farm cash and coins, shop at the market, and choose a profession
  • Highlights ways to earn ribbons, construct buildings, and become a co-op farmer
  • Helps you deal with technical issues
  • Author is the founder and creator of the largest FarmVille fan site

You can bet the farm that FarmVille For Dummies will help you take your gaming skills to the next level!

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    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    For Dummies
  4. Publication date
    February 22, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    7.35 x 0.58 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1118016963
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1118016961
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Join the fun in FarmVille!

Start your farm and make it grow —here's what you need to know

This book is a little like seed corn — it has what you need to grow a productive crop! Set up your FarmVille account, get out and meet your virtual neighbors, see how to earn Farm Coins and Cash and what you should spend them on, and learn how to care for your livestock. Then see how to pursue blue-ribbon farming, participate in co-op jobs, and stay safe out on the virtual farm.

  • Discover the nuances — use FarmVille to relax, express yourcreativity, interact with others, or satisfy your need to compete

  • Meet the neighbors — find farmers among your Facebook friends, visit their farms, and give and receive gifts

  • Got a minute? Plant a field — learn to budget your time forFarmVille fun without shortchanging your real life

  • Bushels of fun — visit the Farmer's Market, learn to use bushels, start crafting, and earn Farm Coins from your crafted goods

  • Take your farm to new levels — "level up" quickly and unlock new game features

Open the book and find:

  • All about plowing, seeding,harvesting, and animal tending

  • FarmVille etiquette tips

  • Ways to earn Farm Coins and Cash

  • Shortcuts to a speedy harvest

  • What experience points areand how to get them fast

  • How to become a blue-ribbon farmer

  • How to get fun FarmVille mystery items

  • Tips for avoiding scams and staying safe while playing

Learn to:

  • Set up the game and start your farm

  • Customize your farmer avatar and interact with your neighbors

  • Shop at the FarmVille Market and use Farm Cash and Coins

IN FULL COLOR!

About the Author

Angela Morales created and manages FarmVilleFreak.com, the largest FarmVille fan site, where news, tips, in-game updates, and fixes for glitches are provided.

Kyle Orland is a contributing news editor for the premiere game development community Gamasutra.com and a freelance game journalist.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (February 22, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1118016963
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1118016961
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.49 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.35 x 0.58 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Patricia Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Dummies book value
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2011
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As with the Dummies series, this book is simply written, starting from the beginning, getting a Facebook account. It has an excellent table of contents and index so information is easy to find. I did have to re-read many sections in order to understand what I was being told to do (for example, how to get the special contract to plant locked crops or get extra XP with a planted crop). I did not get the newest edition, but have looked at a friend's and they appear to be very similar. Things change quickly on Farmville and it would be impossible to publish a book that was up-to-the-minute accurate with its information. I think this book is value-worthy and would recommend it to those feeling frustrated and confused by the intricacies of Facebook; at the very least, these books never make me feel like a dummy
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B.J. W.
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016
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It's ok.
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Nina
4.0 out of 5 stars "Real" Review
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2011
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Since it was so inexpensive, I purchased and read this book. I actually play Farmville. So, this is a "real" review. :-)

There are few people who would NEED a book to play Farmville. But, this book provides lots of useful hints for new players. There are good explanations of all aspects of "farming": co-ops, crops, trees, orchards, dairy farms, the market, etc. There's also a helpful section on Facebook & setting up Facebook security.

The book is colorful & easy to read. It discusses the top crops and how to level up quickly. But, it doesn't get into details. For instance, you won't find a comprehensive comparison of tree & crop profitability. (If you do a search for "farmville wiki", you'll likely find a site providing many of the details this book lacks.)

This book was written by the founder of the largest "official" Farmville fan site. So, there's nothing in it that the game publisher doesn't want publicized. If you're looking for information on "stuffing" techniques or the use of bots/snag bars, you won't find it here.

New players will find helpful information in this Dummies book. But, there's probably nothing here that experienced players don't already know.
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Snowflurri
5.0 out of 5 stars Farmville for Dummies
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2011
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Love the game, and now love the book. Been on Farmville since it was 3 weeks old and thought I knew a lot about the game - First paragraph taught me how to speed up my leveling. Great book!!!!!
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2WheelTravlr
3.0 out of 5 stars Farmville, for Dummies
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2011
Why yes, as a matter of fact, it is. Very happy they have printed a book stating the obvious. Great!
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brenda landers
5.0 out of 5 stars Farmville for Dummies
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
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I have only skimmed over it but it looks very interesting. Anyone who is as much of a farmville nut as I, needs to get this book!
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Theresa C.
3.0 out of 5 stars Intended for Beginners Unfamiliar with Computers
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2013
I understand how Farmville works, but I thought I would check this book out from the library to see if it would offer any additional tips and tricks for a successful farm.

Simply put, it didn't.

Half of the book (maybe even more) was dedicated to starting your farm from the very beginning, and it explained VERY thoroughly what each icon was for.

If you're just starting off with Farmville and you just can't get a hang of it, this book will be great for you. On the other hand, if you're well versed in how to navigate the game and perform basic in-game tasks, you will get little use out of this particular "For Dummies" publication.
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I'm a Deck
1.0 out of 5 stars Non Sarcastic Review of Consumer Product.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2011
A book that does not need to exist at all, for a game that does not need to exist at all. It should of been a flip book, pop up maybe, or just a haiku, instead it's 288 pages illustrating why Angela Morales and Kyle Orland are getting rich while you atrophy. When I say this game does not need to exist, there is no subtext, this is the product on an infomercial that solves a problem that does not exist. Being worthless and accomplishing nothing has never been easier. It's breathtaking how misappropriated your time must be, if you not only play the game but read a book about how to be better at it. So far the only people that I know who own this "book" are actually intellectually disabled.
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