Earning Free Gems Through The Best Dressed Mini-Game In Animal Jam

Animal Jam is a virtual world designed for children, offering a blend of exploration, social interaction, and educational content. Within this environment, players can customize animal avatars, learn about real-world wildlife, and participate in various activities. A significant aspect of the gameplay involves acquiring in-game currency, known as Gems, which are used to purchase clothing, den items, and other customization options. While some items require a membership subscription, many can be purchased with Gems earned through gameplay or obtained via promotional codes. The provided documentation outlines two primary methods for acquiring free resources: participating in the Best Dressed mini-game and redeeming active promotional codes.

The Best Dressed Mini-Game

Best Dressed is a multiplayer mini-game located in Coral Canyons. It was first introduced in November 2011. In addition to the location in Coral Canyons, the game was later added to the Sol Arcade. Players can also access the game in Jammers' Dens using the Best Dressed Arcade Machine, which is a den item version of the game.

Gameplay Mechanics

The objective of Best Dressed is to create an outfit that matches a specific theme within a time limit. The game takes place in a fashion arena featuring a stage with two long ledges and a water pool at the bottom.

• Theme and Preparation: A theme is presented to the player via a fancy envelope. Once the theme is revealed, players have 45 seconds to dress their animal according to the theme.
• Dressing Phase: If a player joins a round that is already in progress, they are moved to a practice area where they can try on clothing and "practice dressing their best" until the next round begins.
• Item Availability: There are 95 possible wearable items available within the game for dress-up. Unlike the standard gameplay outside of the mini-game, all players can wear any item in the Best Dressed inventory. Typically, many items are restricted to members, but this restriction is lifted within the game. Occasionally, items that are currently on sale in stores will appear in the dress-up list. However, most of the items available in the game are no longer sold in stores. Some items are also shown in unreleased colors.
• Special Rules: This is the only mini-game with both a land and an ocean version. The ocean version features underwater clothing items and requires the player to be an ocean animal to play. It also has its own achievements. Players cannot use underwater-exclusive patterns and eyes when playing as an amphibious animal. There is a hidden color feature available; by clicking to the right of the color palette's bottom-right edge, the player's animal can use a hidden color.

Voting and Rewards

After the dressing phase ends (or the 45-second timer expires), participants appear on the stage for voting.

• Voting Process: Each player can vote for only one other animal and cannot vote for themselves. There are four emotes available in the right-hand corner that can be used during voting.
• Reward Criteria: Players earn Gems based on the number of votes they receive. However, a player must vote within the time provided to receive any reward. If a player does not vote, they will not receive Gems regardless of their ranking.
• Ranking: The maximum number of players allowed in a game is ten. It is possible for more than one player to earn first, second, or third place. Some players may not earn a place (considered fourth on the Round Results sheet) and will see only the silhouette of their animal.

Technical Details and Visuals

• Platform Differences: The mobile version (Play Wild) differs from the original browser version. In the mobile version, the Best Dressed stage in Coral Canyons was replaced with a wolf cave, and the curtain color changed from purple to red.
• Accessibility: The ocean version of the game is not accessible in the Sol Arcade.
• Unreleased Items: Some items available to wear in Best Dressed are shown in unreleased colors.

Redeeming Animal Jam Codes for Free Gems

Another method for acquiring free resources is redeeming Animal Jam codes. These codes are distributed by the developers, WildWorks, through various channels such as social media, newsletters, or physical promotional items (like plush toys). Codes provide a set amount of Gems, allowing players to build their balance without spending real money.

Active Codes

According to the provided documentation, the following codes are active and can be redeemed for Gems:

• adorableotter (750 Gems)
• funnyfox (750 Gems)
• fuzzytiger (750 Gems)
• cheerycheetah (750 Gems)
• swiftdeer (750 Gems)
• livelylynx (750 Gems)
• playfulpanda (750 Gems)
• wiseowl (750 Gems)
• slowsloth (750 Gems)
• sneakycougar (750 Gems)
• clevercoyote (750 Gems)
• fastfalcon (750 Gems)
• wileywolf (750 Gems)
• luckyllama (750 Gems)
• billygoat (750 Gems)
• touchytoucan (750 Gems)
• dashingdolphin (750 Gems)
• lovablelemur (750 Gems)
• loudlion (750 Gems)
• sillyseal (750 Gems)
• supersheep (750 Gems)
• curiousraccoon (750 Gems)
• cuddlykoala (750 Gems)
• happyhyena (750 Gems)
• jammerjoey (750 Gems)
• coolpolarbear (750 Gems)
• snowyleopard (750 Gems)

Expired Codes

The following codes are listed as expired and no longer provide rewards: * AJBDAY7 * ajplaycards * ajrocks

Redemption Process

To redeem these codes, players should navigate to the Settings menu and select the Redeem option. The rewards are applied instantly to the player's account. These Gems can be used to purchase flooring, lamps, and other den items, or to participate in the in-game marketplace. The documentation notes that players can build a full underwater grotto using seasonal event loot and gem codes without spending cash.

Conclusion

Players of Animal Jam can acquire free Gems through two distinct methods: gameplay and promotional codes. The Best Dressed mini-game, located in Coral Canyons and the Sol Arcade, allows players to earn Gems by dressing according to themes and winning votes from other players. This game offers unique features, such as a restricted set of 95 wearable items available to all players regardless of membership status and specific rules for ocean animals. Alternatively, players can redeem active codes found in official promotional materials to receive instant Gem rewards. These resources enable players to customize their avatars and dens without purchasing in-game currency with real money.

Sources

1. Best Dressed - Animal Jam Fandom
2. Animal Jam Codes - Gamerant
3. Best Dressed - AJ Play Wild Fandom
4. Animal Jam Redeem Code List - Cofregamers