One of the most popular online games that has caught the imagination of young gamers the world over is undoubtedly FarmVille. It is a series of farm-based games on the social network platform- Facebook, that is developed and published by gaming giant- Zynga. It was first published in 2009 and its sequel, FarmVille 2, was released in 2012. Here, players get the feel of farm life and agriculture, where they can indulge in all farming activities such as management of the farm, plowing, planting, growing and harvesting crops. Other farm related activities are also done on FarmVille, such as rearing livestock and nurturing trees.
Most popular agriculture-simulation game
FarmVille can be played on Android, iOS, and HTML 5. What this implies is that FarmVille can be played on your desktops, laptops, tablets or mobile phones – with the same enthralling effect. The game can be downloaded from Google Play or Apple Play store and can be played by a single player or multiple players. Millions of players are hooked to FarmVille and take great pleasure in seeing their farm grow.
The game, when launched in 2009, piqued the interest of the public in farming, and growing and sharing crops and flowers became the favorite pastime of millions – albeit , online. It is a free to play game and that accounts for its popularity with all age groups. There is the option of progressing up the game faster by spending farm cash, which has to be bought with actual money. Known to be a great stress buster, FarmVille is a wonderful way to acquaint today’s youth about the importance of farming and livestock. Players feel they have really entered farmland with fresh air and an opportunity to connect to nature. Seeing something grow from scratch, caring for animals etc. are all positive activities that encourage empathy and social skills in youth.
Sequels that followed the success
Enthused by the success of FarmVille, Zynga came up with FarmVille 2 with a host of interesting characters, special crops and activities to make your farm successful. You get the opportunity to trade with your neighboring farmers, or work together with them towards a shared goal. FarmVille 2 Tropic escape – brings a new twist to this popular online game. Here, the setting is on the beach and you can indulge in all beachfront activities including running your own beachside inn, growing tropical crops and having tropical animals on your farm. You can have produce such as coconuts, pineapples, orchids and a whole host of seafood, in keeping with the tropical theme.
FarmVille 3 is also up for release and you can have the farm experience with added adventure and activities. The interesting characters include Marie, the farm expert, Chad Wood, the conscientious professional lumberjack, Katie Cookie, the expert baker, the forest ranger- Jane Awesana, Pauly Bee, the shy worker, and the cow-loving meteorologist Ami Tornado. You can have the time of your life building the farm of your dreams. You can be as creative as you wish in designing your farm’s layout, style, buildings and then populate it with your favorite farm animals and grow the crops you choose.
How to reach support
If you are an Android user, and want to report a bug or give feedback, simply write to android.support@zynga.com. Have feedback on Farmville 3? Here is the link to share the details. To report a bug on FarmVille 2, use the link here. Before trying to contact folks at Zynga, you must first explore the Help/Support section that has ample resources to tackle a wide range of issues. Whether account related, billing or troubleshooting, you will find them here. Popular queries addressed include purchase of virtual goods, payment modes, troubleshooting launcher, harvesting or plating crops, missing Coins, VIP subscription and State Fair. The Facebook and Twitter pages also are regularly updated with tips, offers and new launches.
