🎓How to Start

Ready to embark on a decentralized journey of Web3? Let's get you started in Sunflower Land, the world's biggest Web3 farming economy! To play our game, you will need to mint an Island Anyone can start playing the game by creating a farm. However, some functions within the game are only accessible when holding Seasonal Banners.

How do I start?

To begin your adventure, head over to sunflower-land.com/play and click 'Create Account'.

You will be required to set up a wallet

Wallets?

There are two ways you can set up your wallet:

Option 1: Metamask

Metamask is a browser extension that acts as a wallet for your cryptocurrencies and collectibles. It gives you full control over your assets, which means you're responsible for your key phrase's safety.

Setting up with Metamask offers the following benefits:

• Full control over your assets

• Seamless interaction with decentralized applications (DApps)

• Secure identity management

Option 2: Email & Social Login - Sequence/Google

If you prefer a simpler option, you can log in using a Google account or set up your wallet with Sequence. With Sequence, you can log in using your email or social accounts. They manage your keys for you, reducing hassle and risk.

Setting up with Google is the easiest way for a new player to start playing without first worrying about wallets.

Setting up with Sequence offers these benefits:

• Simple and easy to use

• No need to worry about managing your keys

• Quick setup using familiar login methods

Option 3: Other Wallets

Other wallets are constantly being worked on to be introduced

Start Playing!

Now you're ready to play! Embark on your journey in Sunflower Land, start as a humble farmer, and grow into an explorer, chef, trader, or whatever your heart desires🌻

Be sure to follow the ingame tutorial and pay close attention to Pumpkin Pete!

Join our Discord if you have questions and want to chat to other friendly farmers and goblins! https://discord.gg/sunflowerland

Currently a newly created farm is not minted right away. A farm will be minted when the player begins interacting with the blockchain, such as trying to first purchase BlockBucks. Depositing items into your farm can only be done if your farm is minted.

If you prefer a video reference on how the game works, check out this video by the founder Adam! (Note that some things may be out of date or different from what you see in the video as the game is being developed live, but the core mechanics are explained and relevant)

Using Your Wallet

Once you've set up your wallet, you'll need to fund it to mint and store rare collectibles on the Blockchain. This process requires what's known as a 'gas fee'.

What is a Gas Fee?

In simple terms, a gas fee is a small amount you pay to make transactions on the Blockchain. It's like postage for your transactions – the miners who validate and add your transaction to the Blockchain receive this fee. It's important because it keeps the network secure and ensures your transaction is processed efficiently.

In Sunflower Land, the native Polygon Blockchain's $MATIC token is required to cover these gas fees and mint rare items. There are several ways to fund your wallet, one of which is through exchanges.

We recommend funding at least $10 USD into your wallet address - this will cover the cost of any gas transactions if withdrawing/depositing, opening daily chest and sustain your activities in Sunflower Land for a considerable period by purchasing Block Bucks (https://docs.sunflower-land.com/fundamentals/block-bucks)

What is My Wallet Address?

A wallet address, also known as a public address, is a unique identifier that you use to receive funds in your crypto wallet. Think of it like your email address or a bank account number for cryptocurrencies.

In the context of Sunflower Land and other blockchain games, your wallet address is where you'll receive any $MATIC tokens or NFTs you earn or purchase.

To find your wallet address:

1. Open your wallet application (Metamask, Trust Wallet, etc.).

2. Look for a section labeled 'Account' or 'Address'. This is usually found on the main dashboard or in the settings of your wallet.

3. Your wallet address should be a long string of numbers and letters, and it should start with '0x'. This is the address you'll use to receive funds.

Remember, your wallet address is public information and it's safe to share. However, never share your private key or backup phrase, as these can be used to access your funds.

Purchasing and Transferring $MATIC

$MATIC can be purchased on various exchanges such as Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken. You can purchase from these exchanges and send directly to the wallet address you previously set up. Your wallet address is a unique identifier which you have control over. You can find this by opening up your wallet - It is the long text starting with 0x

Here are the general steps to purchase and transfer $MATIC to your wallet:

1. Create an account on the exchange: Choose an exchange (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.), and create an account.

2. Purchase $MATIC: Once your account is set up, you can buy $MATIC. The process to do this will vary depending on the exchange, but generally, you will need to deposit funds into your exchange account, search for $MATIC in the exchange's market list, and then purchase the tokens.

3. Transfer $MATIC to your wallet: After purchasing $MATIC, you will need to transfer it to your wallet. To do this, you will need to navigate to your wallet on the exchange, select $MATIC, and find the "Withdraw" option (this varies given the exchange). You will be asked for the address of your wallet. After inputting your wallet's address and confirming the transaction, the $MATIC will be transferred to your wallet.