Gold Currency
The Economy of Pet Care
Gold is the currency that makes the pet world work. Everything from food to toys to services costs gold, making financial management an essential part of care.
How Gold Works
Unlike other stats, gold doesn't decay over time. Once earned, it stays until spent. This makes accumulation possible.
Starting Gold
New pets begin with a modest amount of gold - enough for initial expenses while the pet establishes income streams.
Earning Gold
Minigames (Primary Source)
The main way to earn gold is through minigames:
Available from child stage
Quick completion
Earn 40-90 gold per game
Also provides fun
Work (Secondary Source)
Work offers an alternative:
Available from teen stage
Takes longer
Earns moderate gold
Decreases fun
Selling Items
Unwanted items can be sold:
Access sell menu
Choose items to sell
Receive gold
Spending Gold
Food
Keeping the pet fed:
Basic meals are affordable
Premium food costs more
Emergency purchases when inventory empty
Medicine
Health emergencies:
Medicine costs moderate gold
Essential for sick pets
Worth keeping in stock
Toys and Items
Entertainment and development:
Various price ranges
Replenish inventory
Buy skill-boosting items
Services
Special features:
Fortune teller
Other premium services
Special Areas
Unique locations may have costs:
Halloween areas
Special shops
Unique experiences
Free Items
Some things don't cost gold:
Baby milk is free
Minigames are free to play
Park visits are free
Basic actions are free
The AI leverages free options when appropriate.
Financial Strategy
The AI manages gold by:
Earning Phase
Play minigames regularly
Accumulate reserves
Build financial cushion
Spending Phase
Buy necessities only
Use inventory first
Shop when needed
Emergency Reserve
Keep enough for emergencies
Medicine money available
Food backup funds
Gold Thresholds
The AI thinks in terms of safety levels:
Very Low
Play minigames urgently
Low
Prioritize earning
Moderate
Normal operations
High
Comfortable cushion
Baby Economics
Babies have unique financial characteristics:
Cannot earn gold (no minigames)
Milk is free (primary expense covered)
Medicine still costs gold
Starting gold must suffice
The AI conserves gold during baby stage.
Child Transformation
When a baby becomes a child:
Minigames unlock
Gold income begins
Financial independence starts
The pet can support itself
This is a major economic milestone.
Long-term Wealth
Over time, with regular minigame play:
Gold accumulates steadily
Reserves grow larger
Financial stress disappears
The pet lives comfortably
The AI aims for this stable state.
Emergency Spending
In critical situations:
Emergency food purchase
Emergency medicine purchase
Bypass menus for speed
Survival over savings
The AI will spend whatever necessary to save the pet.
Price Awareness
The AI considers costs:
Cheaper food when appropriate
Premium items when needed
Balance quality and economy
Never waste resources
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