This game is fun but......

I enjoy playing Hay Day but expansions and achievements are way out of reach for some. If you are willing to pay real money then they are extremely easy, for others it's a long waiting game. The new town seems like it could be a lot of fun but in order to clear land you have to collect tons of tools that are virtually out of reach unless you are willing to use diamonds to expedite it. Same for expansion in your farms the waiting periods are too long and most things are out of reach for the normal player. I play every day and I buy occasional diamonds but in order to have a spectacular farm and town it's too expensive. Building materials, diamonds, shops, animals.....the price is set too high.

Do you have a strong network of friends or a neighborhood who sells tools? That is my best recommendation. I have many friends who sell tools. I have several neighbors who seriously will sell me things at the drop of a hat and have done just that. Tools, LEMs, last minute lettuce, they are fantastic farmers and friends. Find a group of these kinds of people. There is no reason to be left out when there are a great deal of kind farmers on this forum. Heck, if you are on GC, pm me your name. I am willing to help you in whatever ways I can. :)

But that is my recommendation: forming a strong network either among friends or in your NH or both. There is no reason to spend money on this game, unless you want to ;).

Oh and I have another recommendation: patience. You WILL get there too, even if it feels like pretty and exciting things are worlds away! In 5 days I will have played this game every day for one whole year. There are definitely hurdles in this game. But patience and chipping away level by level you WILL get there too. :)

Good luck! :)