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Jeremy Kahn edited this page Mar 29, 2021 · 6 revisions

How do I play Farmhand?

Just go to https://jeremyckahn.github.io/farmhand/! Since it's a browser-based game, it's playable on any device and you don't need to download anything.

What should I do first?

At the start of the game you have a $500 loan from the bank. You can take out additional loans if necessary, just make sure you pay them back! Next you should buy some seeds from the Shop. From there you can plant your seeds, water them, and then finally harvest them in the Field. You can then sell your harvested crops from the menu.

I'm not getting good sell prices. What should I do?

Prices change each in-game day. You can end the day at any time to get the latest market values. You can repeat this until you get prices that work in your favor and then sell your harvest for incredible profits!

How do cows work?

Cows can be bought the from "Cows" screen once you buy a cow pen in the Shop. Be sure to buy cows of mixed genders so you can breed them! Buy Cow Feed from the menu in the Cows screen to keep your herd well-fed. After a few days without food, your cows will get hungry and run away! You can hug your cows up to three times a day to keep them happy and producing high-quality milk. You can also set up cows to be hugged automatically by purchasing Hugging Machines.

How do I unlock new crops and achievements?

New crops are unlocked as you level up by selling harvested crops and animal products. Achievements are earned by completing various challenges.

How do I save/transfer my game progress?

Your progress is automatically saved when you end an in-game day. To save at any other time, click on the "Save Game" button in the Settings menu to save your progress. If you'd like to keep several different save files or move them to another device, you can export your data as a JSON file from that same menu. The exported file can then be imported on another device.

I have a suggestion or found a bug. What should I do?

The best way to get something resolved and followed up on is to open a GitHub issue describing it.

How can I keep up with the development of the game?

You are welcome to join the growing Farmhand community for updates and general discussion here:

  • Discord
  • @farmhandgame
  • r/FarmhandGame