COMPLETE NAVIGATION & MENU GUIDE

Understanding Every Button, Menu, and Interface Element Last Updated: February 2026

OVERVIEW: YOUR GAME INTERFACE

The Pixels Online interface has two main navigation areas:

1. Top Right: Main navigation buttons + wallet balances

1. Top Left: Secondary menu (settings, mail, dashboard)

Mastering these menus will save you TIME and ENERGY. This guide covers every button, what it does, and pro tips for each.

TOP RIGHT: MAIN NAVIGATION BUTTONS ⭐

YOUR WALLET BALANCES (Top Right Corner)

What You See:

1. $PIXEL balance
2. Coin balance
3. Energy amount

Pro Tip: ? Hover over these amounts to see a detailed pop-out window displaying:

1. Buoy Bucks
2. Quicksilver
3. Other resources

This saves you from opening multiple menus to check your full inventory!

TRAVEL BUTTON :

Location: First button (top to bottom)

What It Does: Opens a pop-out window with fast travel options to:

1. TerraVilla (Main town square)
2. Your Speck (Your personal home)
3. Your NFT Land (If you own NFT property)
4. Bookmarks (Locations you've saved)

Why This Matters:

1. Saves TONS of walking time
2. Essential for efficient task completion
3. Energy-free travel (no energy cost to fast travel!)

Pro Tips: ✅ Bookmark frequently-used NFT lands (public farms, crafting stations) ✅ Use Travel instead of walking to save energy ✅ Create a mental "travel route" for your daily tasks

SKILLS BUTTON:

Location: Second button

What It Does: Displays a detailed pop-up showing:

1. Current skill levels (Farming, Cooking, Woodworking, etc.)
2. Current XP for each skill
3. XP required to reach the next level

Why This Matters:

1. Track your progression
2. Know how close you are to leveling up
3. Plan which skills to focus on next

Pro Tips: ✅ Check before accepting task board orders (know your capabilities) ✅ Focus on skills that are ALMOST leveled up (quick wins!) ✅ Balance skill leveling (don't rush one skill to max)

Understanding Skill Levels:

1. Higher skills = More complex recipes unlocked
2. More recipes = More task board variety
3. More variety = Better earning potential

PLAYER INFORMATION BUTTON:

Location: Third button

What It Does: Opens a comprehensive menu with these options:

1. Change Your Appearance

1. Customize your avatar's look
2. Change clothing, hair, skin tone
3. Free to modify anytime

2. Choose an NFT Avatar

1. Display NFT profile pictures you own
2. IMPORTANT: Make sure the NFT is in your connected wallet!
3. Click "Find NFTs" at the bottom to refresh the list
4. NFT avatars can be purchased on OpenSea

How to Use NFT Avatars:

1. Purchase an NFT avatar on OpenSea
2. Make sure it's in your Ronin wallet
3. Open Player Information menu
4. Click "Choose an NFT Avatar"
5. Click "Find NFTs" to refresh
6. Select your NFT to display

3. Change Your Username

1. Modify your in-game display name
2. (Check if there are restrictions/costs)

4. VIP Benefits

1. View all VIP membership perks
2. See what you're missing if you're not VIP
3. Check VIP renewal status

5. Player Statistics

1. View your game stats (hours played, items crafted, etc.)
2. Track achievements
3. See your progression over time

6. 30 Seconds Alone ⏱️

1. What It Is: Temporarily hides other players from your screen
2. Why Use It: Crowds can cause lag or make clicking difficult
3. Perfect For: Busy areas, events, or when you need to focus

Pro Tip: Use "30 Seconds Alone" during:

1. Energy parties (too crowded to click properly)
2. Popular crafting stations (multiple players using same spot)
3. When your game is lagging

PETS BUTTON:

Location: Fourth button

What It Does:

1. Access your NFT pets
2. View pet information (stats, abilities)
3. Equip/unequip pets
4. Check pet inventory bonuses

Why Pets Matter:

1. Increased reach (collect items from farther away)
2. Extra carry capacity (more inventory space)
3. Special abilities (varies by pet type)

Pro Tip: Always have a pet equipped if you own one! The efficiency boost is HUGE.

MAP VIEW BUTTON:

Location: Fifth button

What It Does:

1. Zooms out to show the full map
2. See entire area at once
3. WARNING: You CANNOT walk around in this mode

When to Use:

1. Planning your route
2. Finding specific locations
3. Seeing where other players are gathering
4. Checking event locations

How to Exit: Click the button again or use ESC key

OFFERS BUTTON:

Location: Sixth button

What It Does: Displays current in-game offers and challenges you can complete to earn prizes.

Offer Categories:

1. Task Board Challenges (Complete X orders)
2. Achievements (Reach milestones)
3. Neon Zone (Play arcade games)
4. Hearth Hall (Faction participation)
5. Merchant Ships (Trading contracts)

Prizes You Can Earn:

1. ? Reputation points
2. ? $PIXEL tokens
3. ? Coins
4. ⚓ Buoy Bucks
5. ⚡ Energy drinks
6. ⚡ Quicksilver (crafting speed-up)
7. 
   

Pro Tips: ✅ Check offers DAILY (they refresh!) ✅ Focus on offers that align with your current activities ✅ Don't waste energy on low-value offers ✅ Reputation offers are GOLD (unlock market access!)

Strategy: Plan your gameplay around active offers for maximum efficiency. If there's a "Complete 5 cooking tasks" offer, prioritize cooking orders!

TOP LEFT: SECONDARY MENU (Settings & Utilities) ⚙️

These buttons are used less frequently but are still ESSENTIAL.

DASHBOARD BUTTON:

Location: Top button (left side)

What It Does: Opens your comprehensive dashboard with ALL management functions.

Dashboard Features Include:

1. Game statistics
2. Inventory management
3. Achievement tracking
4. Historical data
5. And more (covered in separate Dashboard chapter)

When to Use:

1. Deep-dive into your game data
2. Track long-term progress
3. Manage complex inventories

SETTINGS BUTTON ⚙️

Location: Second button (left side)

What It Does: Opens settings menu to adjust:

Sound Settings:

1. Music volume
2. Sound effects volume
3. Mute options

Graphics Settings:

1. Visual quality (low/medium/high)
2. Frame rate options
3. Performance optimization

Pro Tip: If your game is lagging, try:

1. Lower graphics quality
2. Use "30 Seconds Alone" in crowds
3. Close other browser tabs

MAILBOX BUTTON:

Location: Third button (left side)

What It Does: Displays all incoming rewards and messages.

What Appears in Your Mailbox:

1. Reward claims (event prizes, achievements)
2. $PIXEL deposits (when you buy or transfer PIXEL)
3. System notifications
4. Gifts from other players (if applicable)

⚠️ CRITICAL: You MUST collect items from your mailbox for them to appear in your balance!

Common Issue:

1. "I deposited $PIXEL but don't see it!"
2. Solution: Check your mailbox and click "Collect All"

Pro Tips: ✅ Check mailbox after every deposit ✅ Don't let rewards pile up (they might expire) ✅ Collect everything immediately

VIP INFINIFUNNEL BUTTON:

Location: Fourth button (left side) Requirement: VIP Membership ONLY

What It Does: Access your task board (Infinifunnel) from ANYWHERE in the game.

Without VIP: You must physically go to your house to access your task board. With VIP: Instant access from any location!

Why This is HUGE:

1. Saves walking time
2. Saves energy (no travel needed)
3. Complete orders faster
4. Check available tasks without going home

Time Savings Example:

1. Non-VIP: Walk to house (2 min) → Check tasks → Walk to location (3 min) = 5 minutes
2. VIP: Open menu instantly → Check tasks → Already at location = 0 minutes

This feature ALONE can save you 30-60 minutes per day of active playtime.

Pro Tip: This is one of the TOP reasons to get VIP. The time savings compound massively over weeks of gameplay.

HELP BUTTON:

Location: Fifth button (left side)

What It Does: Provides access to:

1. In-game help guides (basic gameplay tips)
2. Official Pixels Help Desk (support tickets)
3. FAQ links
4. Tutorial refreshers

When to Use:

1. Stuck on a quest
2. Don't understand a game mechanic
3. Need to contact support
4. Technical issues

Pro Tip: Before submitting a support ticket, check:

1. This wiki! (We might have the answer)
2. Pixels Discord (community can help fast)
3. The FAQ section in Help menu

LOG OUT BUTTON:

Location: Bottom button (left side)

What It Does:

1. Logs you out of the game
2. Disconnects your wallet (if you signed in via wallet)

Important Notes:

1. Your progress is auto-saved (no need to manually save)
2. Energy continues regenerating OFFLINE (big benefit!)
3. You can safely log out anytime

When to Log Out:

1. Switching accounts
2. Finished playing for the session
3. Connecting a different wallet
4. Security concerns (shared computer)

Pro Tip: Logging out doesn't hurt your progress! Your energy will regen offline, so taking breaks is actually GOOD strategy.

Daily Navigation Routine

1. Check mailbox (collect rewards)
2. Check offers (plan your activities)
3. Review skills (track progression)
4. Open task board (VIP: use Infinifunnel; Non-VIP: travel to house)

Energy-Saving Navigation

1. Use Travel button instead of walking (saves energy)
2. Bookmark common locations (public lands, crafting stations)
3. Plan routes before starting (minimize backtracking)

Crowd Management

1. Use "30 Seconds Alone" in busy areas
2. Lower graphics settings if lagging
3. Visit popular locations during off-peak hours

COMMON MISTAKES & HOW TO AVOID THEM ❌

Mistake #1: Not Checking Mailbox After Deposits

Problem: "My $PIXEL didn't arrive!" Solution: Always collect from mailbox after deposits.

Mistake #2: Forgetting to Bookmark Useful Lands

Problem: Wasting time searching for that one good public farm. Solution: Bookmark immediately when you find a great location.

Mistake #3: Ignoring the Offers Menu

Problem: Missing out on easy reputation and rewards. Solution: Check offers DAILY and plan activities around them.

Mistake #4: Walking Everywhere (Non-VIP Players)

Problem: Wasting energy and time. Solution: Use the Travel button for fast travel (it's free!).

Mistake #5: Not Using "30 Seconds Alone"

Problem: Lag and click frustration in crowds. Solution: Use this feature liberally—it's there for a reason!