The World Map is the heart of Pokeworld Online. Here's everything you need to know about exploring.

CONTROLS
Desktop: Arrow keys or WASD to move
Mobile: On-screen D-pad (bottom of screen)
Your trainer moves in real-time across the map.

ZONES
The map contains 25+ unique zones, each with different Pokemon types and encounter rates:

- Snowy Peaks: Ice, Steel, Rock types
- Volcanic Crater: Fire, Ground, Rock types
- Coastal Port: Water, Flying, Normal types
- Ghost House: Ghost, Dark, Poison types
- Haunted Forest: Ghost, Bug, Grass types
- Central Town: Normal, Fighting, Fairy types
- Golden Farms: Normal, Grass, Ground types
- Crystal Mountains: Rock, Ice, Steel types
- Deep Ocean: Water, Dragon, Dark types
- Desert Ruins: Ground, Rock, Fire types
- Mystic Jungle: Grass, Bug, Poison types
- Thunder Plains: Electric, Flying, Steel types
- Cherry Grove: Fairy, Grass, Bug types
- Ancient Temple: Psychic, Rock, Ghost types
- Starfall Lake: Psychic, Water, Fairy types
- Elite Zone: Dragon, Fairy, Psychic, Steel, Ice, Ghost (Premium Only)

REGIONS
You can travel between 8 regions, each containing different generations of Pokemon:
1. Kanto (Gen 1) - The classic 151 Pokemon
2. Johto (Gen 2) - Gold/Silver Pokemon
3. Hoenn (Gen 3) - Ruby/Sapphire Pokemon
4. Sinnoh (Gen 4) - Diamond/Pearl Pokemon
5. Unova (Gen 5) - Black/White Pokemon
6. Kalos (Gen 6) - X/Y Pokemon
7. Alola (Gen 7) - Sun/Moon Pokemon
8. Galar (Gen 8) - Sword/Shield Pokemon

CHANGING REGIONS
Open the menu and select "Travel" to switch regions. Your map position resets when you change regions.

MAP COLLECTIBLES
As you explore, you'll find items scattered on the map:
- Eggs: Free Pokemon eggs to hatch
- Crates: Random items (potions, balls, stones)
- Coins: Free Pokecoins

Walk over them and wait 30 seconds to collect!

OTHER PLAYERS
You can see other online players on the map. Click on them to view their profile, send a message, or challenge them to a battle.

CHAT
Use the chat panel on the map to talk with other trainers in real-time.