Beginner’s Guide to Shining Nikki

**Chapter 1: Game Summary**
*Shining Nikki* is a free-to-play 3D dress-up RPG where players style Nikki’s friend, a Stylist, to save Miraland. The game loop involves completing story chapters, crafting outfits in Design Studio, pulling cosmetics via gacha, and competing in Styling Contests. Players engage in events like Heartbeat Reset Program for Gems, sets, and rankings.

**Chapter 2: My First 5 Hours**
In your first 5 hours of *Shining Nikki*, you’ll step into Miraland as Nikki’s Stylist friend, shaping a fashion icon. The tutorial introduces styling and combat, guiding you through early story chapters to unlock the Design Studio. You’ll craft a basic dress, earning Pink Gems for gacha pulls to get sets like Feather of Judgement. Spend time in Nail Studio, designing themed nails to boost Styling Contest scores. Experiment with dyes in the Dye Workshop to customize outfits. Redeem code NIKKISPRING for Gems to aid pulls. Try the Whispers of Cuteness event (ongoing Apr. 2025) for rewards. Visit the Guild Hub to join a Guild Gala for bonuses. Key experiences include winning your first Styling Contest and crafting a 5-star set, setting the stage for deeper customization and competitive styling.

**Chapter 3: Things People Wish They Knew at the Beginning**
1. **Save Gems for UR Banners**: Standard pulls have low UR rates (1%); wait for limited banners like Heartbeat Reset for top sets. 2. **Match Nail Themes**: Use themed nail designs in Styling Contests for 5% score boosts, winning rankings. 3. **Batch Dyes in Events**: Craft dyes during double-reward events for 10% more materials, saving stamina. 4. **Sequence Guild Tasks**: Complete Guild Gala tasks in order for hidden stamina refills, easing grind. 5. **Redeem Codes Early**: Codes like NIKKISPRING expire; redeem via Settings for early boosts.