In Second Life, there¡¯s something new around every corner.

The world is filled with hundreds of games, from multi-player RPG¡¯s to puzzles and grid-wide contests. There are also casinos, dance clubs, shopping malls, space stations, vampire castles and movie theatres.

To find something to do at any time of the day or night, simply open the Find Menu and click on Events. You¡¯ll see a listing of Discussions, Sports, Commercial, Entertainment, Games, Pagaents, Education, Arts and Culture and Charity/Support Groups.

Regardless of your mood, there is always something to do...

Owning land in Second Life allows you to build, display, and store your virtual creations, as well as host events and businesses.

Become a part of history by purchasing land and developing your own piece of Second Life. The Pricing and Fees are simple; you pay ?9.95 a month plus a Land Use Fee proportional to the amount of land you own.

Whether it¡¯s a modest nook for a relaxing cottage, or an entire island to build your dream amusement park, land is for everyone.

Within your first hour, you¡¯ll notice that several residents approach you and introduce themselves ¨C Second Lifers are eager to welcome you and show you around.

Within this vibrant society of people, it¡¯s easy to find people with similar interests to you. Once you meet people you like, you find it¡¯s easy to communicate and stay in touch.

At any time there are dozens of events where you can party at nightclubs, attend fashion shows and art openings or just play games.

Residents also form groups ranging from neighborhood associations to fans of Sci Fi Movies.

When a place is as big as Second Life and has so many things to do, the first question people ask is, ¡°Where do I start?¡±.

We recommend three tools to help you start exploring. As an example, let?s pretend you¡¯re looking for a good place to party and meet people.

1.The Map. Imagine you want to find people socializing. Click events on the map. You see that a place called "The Elbow Room" looks crowded.

2.The Find Menu. Now you¡¯d like to learn more about ¡°The Elbow Room.¡± Search for it, and read its description. It sounds great, and you teleport      there.

3.Other People. Once you arrive, right-click on anybody¡¯s avatar and choose ¡°View Profile¡± to learn about them.