Clubs

**Clubs** are groups of up to 18 players who can chat, visit each others' parks and participate in Club Contests together. Clubs are optional but open up access to game features such as the past event rewards shop and contests– not to mention the fun of playing with other people!

To get started players must place the Clubhouse. Once it is built players may tap it to search for clubs, apply to join them, or participate in their joined club. Players may also found their own club for a small ammonite fee.

## Club Membership

Upon founding or joining a club a player will have two badges assigned to them: their *role* (top badge) and their *rank* (bottom badge). Badges for all members can be viewed in the Club Members pane.

In general, roles are more static while ranks increase as a player participates in the club.

### Roles

There are three different *roles* for members of a club: President, Minister, and Club Member. By default the club's founder will have the role of President and new joining members will have the role of Club Member. Roles govern what actions the member can/cannot take in the club such as issuing invitations, starting a contest or promoting another member. Unlike ranks, roles do not automatically change over time: a Minister or President must take action to promote or demote someone.

### Ranks

In contrast to roles, *ranks* show how much a member has contributed to the club. Upon founding or joining a player starts at rank 1, Small Hypsilophodon. Donating to contests or fundraisers grants that member rank EXP, and with enough EXP they will move to the next rank. Current rank and progress towards the next can be checked in the Club Members tab by tapping on the specific player & long-pressing the orange bar.

Besides showcasing one's contributions, members are rewarded for their activity with access to the Club Shop where they can buy the previous year's event rewards for coins or ammonites.

If a player quits and joins a new club, their rank is reset back to 1, Small Hypsilophodon. This resets eligibility for buying items in the Club Shop.

There are currently **15 member ranks**.

## Clubs & Activities

### Club Level

Each club has its own level. Higher-level clubs have access to more fundraisers and can have more members, up to the maximum of 18 at club level 8. Club level & current EXP can be checked on the first tab of the Club in the Overview section, with the current level listed on the orange bar. Tap-and-hold said orange bar to see info about how much more EXP the club needs to achieve the next club level.

Clubs gain club experience via Club Contests. When checking the prizes for a contest, the number at the bottom beside the club-and-star symbol indicates how much club experience is awarded for achieving that place. Placing well in Contests is key to leveling a club.

The current maximum club level is 20.

### Club Contests

Club Contests are ranked competitions where members try to donate more dinosaurs combined than the other clubs do. Please see the Club Contests page for more information.

### Fundraisers

Fundraisers provide perks to all Club members in exchange for large quantities of coins or ammonites. Some perks are permanent and some are temporary boosts.

Most fundraisers require a minimum club level to activate. A President or Minister must then select and activate it so everyone can begin donating. Once fully funded a President or Minister can activate it again to apply the perk.

There are three main types of fundraisers:

* Expand Club Roster: Completing these fundraisers will expand the number of members allowed in the Club. There are two fundraisers of these type per Club level: one for coins and one for ammonites.
* Stickers: Completing these fundraisers allow members to use new stickers in the Club chat (accessed through the clubhouse). These fundraisers always cost ammonites.
* Boosters: Completing these fundraisers will provide a temporary boost for all Club members. Boosters benefits apply for 48 hours. Types include:
	+ An increase in experience points when cleaning up the zoo
	+ An increase to the chance for successful breeding