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** Not to mention, all of the animals you need to click on for your Journey Book. It gets slightly bizarre if one juxtaposes the playable flamingos against the giant, realistic one at Crystal Sands.

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** Not to mention, all of the animals you need to click on for your Journey Book. It gets slightly bizarre if one juxtaposes the playable flamingos against the giant, realistic one at Crystal Sands. Since 2017, red pandas can be all three: playable, a pet, and a more realistic version in Mt. Shiveer.

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* AllegedlyFreeGame: Sure, the game is playable and fun enough without a paid membership (which is subscription-based), but a large majority of the content is locked off to non-members. No wonder this is the main criticism of the game, as players have felt the membership restrictions are enforced too much. Paid members:
** Get access to all 40+ animals, and have up to ''1,000'' animal slots. Non-members are only permitted to have two slots and a very shallow pool of animal species to pick from, which notably excludes all flying animals and the ever-popular arctic wolf.
** Earn diamonds weekly, and access a special daily spin which earns them diamonds every ''day''. Remember, the only other ways to earn diamonds are to buy a gift card, win contests on the Daily Explorer, get lucky in the Daily Spin, and (Christmas only) log on the day diamonds are given in the advent calendar.

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* AllegedlyFreeGame: Sure, the game is playable and fun enough without a paid membership (which is subscription-based), but a large majority of the content is [[https://www.animaljam.com/en/member_benefits locked off to non-members.non-members]]. No wonder this is the main criticism of the game, as players have felt the membership restrictions are enforced too much. Paid members:
** Get access to all 40+ animals, and have up to ''1,000'' animal slots. Non-members are only permitted to have two slots and a very shallow pool of animal species to pick from, which notably excludes all flying animals and the ever-popular arctic wolf.
wolf.[[note]]This is fortunately not the case for the mobile ''Animal Jam'', however, where every playable animal avatar can be bought without a membership. This version is also much more generous with the animal slots.[[/note]]
** Earn diamonds weekly, and access a special daily spin which earns them diamonds every ''day''. Remember, the only other ways to earn diamonds are to buy a gift card, win contests on the Daily Explorer, get lucky in the Daily Spin, and (Christmas (during December only) log on the day diamonds are given in the advent calendar.



** They can host their own social media-like Jammer Boards. Non-members can only comment on others' boards.

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** They can host their own create-your-own parties and social media-like Jammer Boards. Non-members can only comment on others' boards.



** Having trouble trying to trade for an item you really want? Have a bunch of unwanted goods and need gems, diamonds or sapphires? The My Shop feature allows you to simply buy coveted items from other players outright, eliminating a potentially long and luck-based ChainOfDeals, or sell items for premium currency. The mobile game makes things even easier by adding a search function to find a user shop carrying the item you want. Unfortunately, though, hosting your own shop ''is'' restricted to members only.

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** Having trouble trying to trade for an item you really want? Have a bunch of unwanted goods and need gems, diamonds or sapphires? The My Shop feature allows you to simply buy coveted items from other players outright, eliminating a potentially long and luck-based ChainOfDeals, or sell items for premium currency. The mobile game makes things even easier by adding a search function to find a user shop carrying the item you want. Unfortunately, though, hosting your own shop ''is'' restricted to members only.The only caveat for non-members, however, is that they have "fees" deducted from their earnings when selling items this way. Paid members, naturally, don't have this issue.



* MoneyForNothing: Gems, the games' primary currency, are very easy to come by. On the contrary, most of the clothing and den items are fairly cheap (when they aren't just being handed out for free by the games and adventures or earned through trading), meaning you'll eventually find yourself with gems in the hundred thousands and very little to spend them on. Not even My Shops are much help, since most players sell their items for the far more coveted premium currency. Notably, while players can convert their diamonds/sapphires into gems, there exists absolutely no option to exchange your gems for diamonds/sapphires or any other such [[MoneySink Money Sinks]].



* NowBuyTheMerchandise: Animal Jam is obsessed with advertising its {{Merch}} through Jamaa Journal and automated Jam-a-grams.

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* NowBuyTheMerchandise: Animal Jam ''Animal Jam'' is obsessed with advertising its {{Merch}} through Jamaa Journal and automated Jam-a-grams.
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* FurryReminder: While the animals are anthropomorphic, some of their actions to make them follow this trope. After all, it is called ''Animal Jam'' and for a very good reason.
** The play option for the monkey has them beating their chests, something that monkeys are notorious for doing in real life.
** Similar to the monkey example above, the play option for the wolf has them howling like a real wolf.
** Pigs play by... well playing in the mud.
** Sloths look comfy when sleeping.
** Hyneas laugh because... well, they're hyenas.
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* NotSoExtinct: Thanks to the [[GreenRocks Heartstones]], [[{{Precursors}} extinct animal species]] can be introduced.



* NotSoExtinct: Thanks to the [[GreenRocks Heartstones]], [[{{Precursors}} extinct animal species]] can be introduced.
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On August 18th, 2015, [=WildWorks=] also released ''Animal Jam: Play Wild!'' for Android and iOS, which features a different item selection, more animals and different customization options from the browser game. In May 2020, ''Play Wild!'' was rebranded as simply ''Animal Jam'', while the PC game has been renamed ''Animal Jam Classic'' and no longer receives new content.

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On August 18th, 2015, [=WildWorks=] also released ''Animal Jam: Play Wild!'' for Android and iOS, which features a different item selection, improved graphics, more animals and different customization options from the browser game. In May 2020, ''Play Wild!'' was rebranded as simply ''Animal Jam'', while the PC game has been renamed become ''Animal Jam Classic'' and no longer receives much in the way of new content.

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** Having trouble trying to trade for an item you really want? Have a bunch of unwanted goods and need gems, diamonds or sapphires? The My Shop feature allows you to simply buy coveted items from other players outright, eliminating a potentially long and luck-based ChainOfDeals, or sell items for premium currency. The mobile game makes things even easier by adding a search function to find a user shop carrying the item you want. Unfortunately, though, hosting your own shop ''is'' restricted to members only.



* {{Emoticon}}: In the game, you can used emoticons, mostly faces of a yellow ambiguous species[[note]]Most likely a cat or a canine[[/note]]. Members have access to animated emoticons.

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* {{Emoticon}}: In the game, you can used use emoticons, mostly faces of a yellow ambiguous species[[note]]Most likely a cat or a canine[[/note]]. Members have access to animated emoticons.
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Not to be confused with the Creator/JimHenson puppet show [[NamesTheSame with the same name]].

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Not to be confused with the Creator/JimHenson puppet show [[NamesTheSame with the same name]].
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* EverythingsBetterWithPlushies: Players can either win plush at claw machines or buy them at the Summer Carnival[[note]]An annual event that happens every summer (and sometimes happens at other points of the year), in which players can play games to win tickets and then spend tickets on prizes.[[/note]], and then they can store plush in their den. Plush also exists as RealLife merchandise.

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* EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs: In Mt. Shiveer, a frozen plesiosaur can be seen. The mobile game later introduced playable dinosaur avatars.


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* MonsterInTheIce: In Mt. Shiveer, a frozen plesiosaur can be seen.
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This game takes place in Jamaa, a SugarBowl country created by the deities Mira and Zios that is populated by [[AmazingTechnicolorWildlife technicolor]] {{Civilized Animal}}s [[PatchworkMap divided into and comprised of several different biomes]]. [[SugarApocalypse Not all is peaceful]], however, as Phantoms, octopus-like creatures that are AnthropomorphicPersonification of pollution, are causing havoc by invading the lands and seas, and spreading pollution wherever they go. It's up to the player and the Alphas to stop them by going on "Adventures", though doing so is completely optional, although, it is arguably one of the most [[AwesomebutImpractical fun]] parts of the game

Aside from adventures, you can play various mini-games to earn gems (the game's currency), buy pets, dress up your player character, decorate your home, and befriend other players.

On August 18th, 2015, [=WildWorks=] also released ''Animal Jam: Play Wild!'' for Android and iOS, which features a different item selection and customization options from the browser game.

In April 2019, a DarkerAndEdgier (and more fantastic) SpiritualSuccessor, ''VideoGame/{{Feral}}'' was announced and released as a beta in Septemper of that year. However, it closed in February of 2022 following the revelation to (and subsequent backlash from) the playerbase that [=WildWorks=] was developing a [[UsefulNotes/{{Bitcoin}} blockchain-based]] game known as ''Cinder'' using ''Fer.al'''s assets.

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This game takes place in Jamaa, a SugarBowl country created by the deities Mira and Zios Zios, that is populated by [[AmazingTechnicolorWildlife technicolor]] {{Civilized Animal}}s and [[PatchworkMap divided into and comprised of several different biomes]]. [[SugarApocalypse Not all is peaceful]], however, as however: Phantoms, octopus-like creatures that are AnthropomorphicPersonification of pollution, are causing havoc by invading the lands and seas, and spreading pollution wherever they go. It's up to the player and the Alphas to stop them by going on "Adventures", though doing so is completely optional, although, optional. Although it is arguably one of the most [[AwesomebutImpractical fun]] parts of the game

game.

Aside from adventures, you can play various mini-games to earn gems (the game's currency), buy pets, dress up your player character, decorate your home, home and befriend other players.

On August 18th, 2015, [=WildWorks=] also released ''Animal Jam: Play Wild!'' for Android and iOS, which features a different item selection selection, more animals and different customization options from the browser game.

game. In May 2020, ''Play Wild!'' was rebranded as simply ''Animal Jam'', while the PC game has been renamed ''Animal Jam Classic'' and no longer receives new content.

In April 2019, a DarkerAndEdgier (and more fantastic) SpiritualSuccessor, ''VideoGame/{{Feral}}'' was announced and released as a beta in Septemper September of that year. However, it closed in February of 2022 following the revelation to (and subsequent backlash from) the playerbase that [=WildWorks=] was developing a [[UsefulNotes/{{Bitcoin}} blockchain-based]] game known as ''Cinder'' using ''Fer.al'''s assets.



* BubblegloopSwamp: Baloosh.

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* EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs: In Mt. Shiveer, a frozen plesiosaur can be seen.

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* EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs: In Mt. Shiveer, a frozen plesiosaur can be seen. The mobile game later introduced playable dinosaur avatars.



* FanArt: Yes, this exists. Players can submit their Animal Jam fanart and get them published in-game. Even fanart of series outside of Animal Jam get published.

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* FanArt: Yes, this exists. Players can submit their Animal Jam ''Animal Jam'' fanart and get them published in-game. Even fanart of series outside of Animal Jam get published.
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In April 2019, a DarkerAndEdgier (and more fantastic) SpiritualSuccessor, ''VideoGame/{{Feral}}'' was announced and is currently in open beta. The official site for that can be found [[https://fer.al/ here]].

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In April 2019, a DarkerAndEdgier (and more fantastic) SpiritualSuccessor, ''VideoGame/{{Feral}}'' was announced and is currently released as a beta in open beta. The official site for Septemper of that can be found [[https://fer.al/ here]].
year. However, it closed in February of 2022 following the revelation to (and subsequent backlash from) the playerbase that [=WildWorks=] was developing a [[UsefulNotes/{{Bitcoin}} blockchain-based]] game known as ''Cinder'' using ''Fer.al'''s assets.
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* SeldomSeenSpecies: The animals in the background, which are collected to fill up the Journey Book.
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''Animal Jam'' is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly in partnership and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like ''VideoGame/ClubPenguin'', except with a wider variety of animals (which does include penguins) and set in a fantasy world.

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''Animal Jam'' is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] Creator/WildWorks (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly in partnership and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like ''VideoGame/ClubPenguin'', except with a wider variety of animals (which does include penguins) and set in a fantasy world.



* YouNoTakeCandle: The Tiki statues in the "Tiki Trouble" adventure speak in broken English

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This game takes place in Jamaa, a SugarBowl country created by the deities Mira and Zios that is populated by [[AmazingTechnicolorWildlife technicolor]] {{Civilized Animal}}s [[PatchworkMap divided into and comprised of several different biomes]]. [[SugarApocalypse Not all is peaceful]], however, as Phantoms, octopus-like creatures that are AnthropomorphicPersonification of pollution, are causing havoc by invading the lands and seas, and spreading pollution wherever they go. It's up to the player and the Alphas to stop them by going on "Adventures", though doing so is completely optional.

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This game takes place in Jamaa, a SugarBowl country created by the deities Mira and Zios that is populated by [[AmazingTechnicolorWildlife technicolor]] {{Civilized Animal}}s [[PatchworkMap divided into and comprised of several different biomes]]. [[SugarApocalypse Not all is peaceful]], however, as Phantoms, octopus-like creatures that are AnthropomorphicPersonification of pollution, are causing havoc by invading the lands and seas, and spreading pollution wherever they go. It's up to the player and the Alphas to stop them by going on "Adventures", though doing so is completely optional.
optional, although, it is arguably one of the most [[AwesomebutImpractical fun]] parts of the game
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*PremiumCurrency: Diamonds serve as a sister currency to gems. Diamonds are earned by buying real world items, getting lucky on the Daily Spin (or using the members-only spin), going on each week (for members only), and getting certain gifts on Jamaalidays. Diamonds can be used to buy exclusive clothing, furniture, music, dens, and gems.
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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Even though the game has moderation, it didn't always catch players performing [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything what resembled sexual acts]] (a male animal jumping on a sleeping female animal used to be a common sight) and arranging furniture to spell out profane words. This resulted in [[MoralGuardians complaints from parents]]; see this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1hvWBj0kI news report for an example]].[[note]]Despite being reported in 2015, the video clip used in the news report [[CowboyBeBopAtHisComputer was from probably 2011-2013]], when the game was taking its baby steps.[[/note]]

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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Even though the game has moderation, it didn't always catch players performing [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything [[VideoGamePerversityPotential what resembled sexual acts]] (a male animal jumping on a sleeping female animal used to be a common sight) and arranging furniture to spell out profane words. This resulted in [[MoralGuardians complaints from parents]]; see this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1hvWBj0kI news report for an example]].[[note]]Despite being reported in 2015, the video clip used in the news report [[CowboyBeBopAtHisComputer was from probably 2011-2013]], when the game was taking its baby steps.[[/note]]
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* NotSoExtinct: Thanks to the [[GreenRocks Heartstones]], [[{{Precursors}} extinct animal species]] can be introduced.



* Pet echidnas and platypus, which can hatch out of a pet egg



* Pet echidnas and platypus, which can hatch out of a pet egg



* SpeciesLostAndFound: Thanks to the [[GreenRocks Heartstones]], [[{{Precursors}} extinct animal species]] can be introduced.



* ToTheTuneOf: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUB6WVUPotY "Geckos"]] to Music/TheCanCanSong



* ToTheTuneOf: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUB6WVUPotY "Geckos"]] to Music/TheCanCanSong



* WhaleEgg: In the Nest of Eggs den item, an egg can hatch into various animals, including a rabbit, if clicked.



* WhaleEgg: In the Nest of Eggs den item, an egg can hatch into various animals, including a rabbit, if clicked.
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* MajorGeneralSong: “Modern Major Kangaroo”.
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''Animal Jam'' is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly supported by and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like ''VideoGame/ClubPenguin'', except with a wider variety of animals (which does include penguins) and set in a fantasy world.

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''Animal Jam'' is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly supported by in partnership and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like ''VideoGame/ClubPenguin'', except with a wider variety of animals (which does include penguins) and set in a fantasy world.

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* ArtisticLicenseBiology: Turtles can take off their shells in one of their animations.
** MisplacedWildlife: The blue penguin in Kimbara Outback. Although they do indeed live in Australia, they live on the coast, not in inland deserts.
** SomewhereAnEntomologistIsCrying: The alleged "trapdoor spider" in Kimbara Outback does ''not'' live inside of a spider-sized hole in the ground, with a trapdoor made of dirt and webbing which it can close over the hole. Instead, it lives in a web resembling that of a '''funnel-web''' spider.


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Animal Jam is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly supported by and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like VideoGame/ClubPenguin, except with a wider variety of animals (which does include penguins) and set in a fantasy world.

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''Animal Jam''
is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly supported by and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like VideoGame/ClubPenguin, ''VideoGame/ClubPenguin'', except with a wider variety of animals (which does include penguins) and set in a fantasy world.
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** Get access to all 40+ animals, and have up to ''1,000'' animal slots. Non-members are only permitted to have two slots and a very shallow pool of animal species to pick from, which notably excludes all flying animals and the ever-popular artic wolf.

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** MisplacedWildlife: The blue penguin in Kimbara Outback. Although they do indeed live in Australia, they live on the coast, not in inland deserts.
** SomewhereAnEntomologistIsCrying: The alleged "trapdoor spider" in Kimbara Outback does ''not'' live inside of a spider-sized hole in the ground, with a trapdoor made of dirt and webbing which it can close over the hole. Instead, it lives in a web resembling that of a '''funnel-web''' spider.
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** FullyDressedCartoonAnimal: Liza is this by default. Member-only dresses can make this happen.

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Animal Jam is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly supported by and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like VideoGame/ClubPenguin, except with more animals (and penguins) and that it takes place in a fantasy world.

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Animal Jam is an {{Fantasy}} [[MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame "online playground"]], plus quasi-EdutainmentGame, by [[Creator/SmartBombInteractive WildWorks]] (formerly Smart Bomb Interactive), who were previously known for producing a few {{Licensed Game}}s, and formerly supported by and under brand of [[Magazine/NationalGeographic National Geographic Society]]. It's like VideoGame/ClubPenguin, except with more a wider variety of animals (and (which does include penguins) and that it takes place set in a fantasy world.



* AllegedlyFreeGame: Sure, the game is playable and fun enough without membership, but a large majority of the content is locked off to non-members. No wonder this is the main criticism of the game, as players have felt the membership restrictions are enforced too much. Paid members:
** Get access to all 40+ animals, and have up to ''1,000'' animal slots while non-members are only permitted to have two slots and a very shallow pool of animal species to pick from.
** Earn diamonds weekly, and can now access a special daily spin which earns them diamonds every ''day''. Remember, the only other ways to earn diamonds are to buy a gift card, win contests on the Daily Explorer, get lucky in the Daily Spin, and (Christmas only) log on the day diamonds are given in the advent calendar.
** Can buy all of the clothing and den items in the game, a majority of which are members-only.

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* AllegedlyFreeGame: Sure, the game is playable and fun enough without membership, a paid membership (which is subscription-based), but a large majority of the content is locked off to non-members. No wonder this is the main criticism of the game, as players have felt the membership restrictions are enforced too much. Paid members:
** Get access to all 40+ animals, and have up to ''1,000'' animal slots while non-members slots. Non-members are only permitted to have two slots and a very shallow pool of animal species to pick from.
from, which notably excludes all flying animals and the ever-popular artic wolf.
** Earn diamonds weekly, and can now access a special daily spin which earns them diamonds every ''day''. Remember, the only other ways to earn diamonds are to buy a gift card, win contests on the Daily Explorer, get lucky in the Daily Spin, and (Christmas only) log on the day diamonds are given in the advent calendar.
** Can buy and use all of the clothing and den items in the game, a majority of which are members-only.



** They can buy all the pets. Non-members can only buy a hamster, sea horse, and pets that are unlocked by ''Animal Jam Jump'', a paid app, and [[MerchandiseDriven toys]].
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** They can Can buy all the pets. Non-members can only buy a hamster, sea horse, and pets that are unlocked by ''Animal Jam Jump'', a paid app, and [[MerchandiseDriven toys]].
** They have access to Can buy all dens (barring discontinued ones), most of which are only available to members.
** Can play all of the adventures, including the members-only Forgotten Desert (which itself requires a flying animal,
and all den items.gives out some highly sought-after items as rewards).



* AndYourRewardIsClothes: In adventures set to hard mode and Sky High, the reward is clothing, rare or not, which can be used to dress up your avatar. This is sometimes subverted, as certain items, such as swords and gloves, can ease in an adventure.

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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Even though there's moderation, it didn't always catch players performing [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything what resembled sexual acts]] (a male animal jumping on a sleeping female animal used to be a common sight) and arranging furniture to [[PrecisionFStrike spell out profane words]]. This resulted in [[MoralGuardians complaints from parents]]; see this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1hvWBj0kI news report for an example]].[[note]]Despite being reported in 2015, the video clip used in the news report [[CowboyBeBopAtHisComputer was from probably 2011-2013]], when the game was taking its baby steps.[[/note]]
** This has died down in the recent years, probably due to the complaints and moderators realizing they were being lazy.

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%% * GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Even though there's moderation, it didn't always catch players performing [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything what resembled sexual acts]] (a male animal jumping on a sleeping female animal used GettingCrapPastThe Radar: Due to be a common sight) overwhelming and arranging furniture to [[PrecisionFStrike spell out profane words]]. This resulted in [[MoralGuardians complaints from parents]]; see persistent misuse, GCPTR is on-page examples only until 01 June 2021. If you are reading this [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G1hvWBj0kI news report for an example]].[[note]]Despite being reported in 2015, the video clip used in the news report [[CowboyBeBopAtHisComputer was from probably 2011-2013]], when future, please check the game was taking its baby steps.[[/note]]
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* YouMeanXmas: Most holiday events are renamed in the game, just to satisfy all cultures. Valentine's Day is Friendship Festival[[note]]Which also waters down romantic love to platonic love, since the TargetAudience is children[[/note]], St. Patrick's Day is Lucky Day, Easter is Spring Adventure, Fourth of July is Freedom Day, Halloween is Night of the Phantoms, Thanksgiving is Feast of Thanks, and Christmas is Jamaalidays. The themes and decorations still don't obscure the original holidays, though.

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* YouMeanXmas: Most holiday events are renamed in the game, just to satisfy all cultures. Valentine's Day is [[PlatonicValentine Friendship Festival[[note]]Which also waters down romantic love to platonic love, since the TargetAudience is children[[/note]], Festival]], St. Patrick's Day is Lucky Day, Easter is Spring Adventure, Festival, Fourth of July is Freedom Day, Halloween is Night of the Phantoms, Thanksgiving is Feast of Thanks, and Christmas Christmas, as well as Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and winter holidays in general is Jamaalidays. The themes and decorations still don't obscure the original holidays, though.

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