IMVU is an online platform providing a blend of virtual world simulation and social networking. Established in 2004, it provides a platform where millions of users can interact using 3D avatars and socialize with each other. Players meet, chat, create, and join in various games, all within the bounds of their virtual identity. IMVU features one of the largest catalogs of virtual items, with different objects in the millions. The game also has an active user base that has varied throughout the years but there are tens of millions of registered users.
IMVU Premise
IMVU‘s centers around creating and manipulating 3D avatars within a vast, expansive virtual world. It gives users an immersive social networking experience, allowing them to transform their online persona into any form they desire. The 3D avatars offer a personalized touch, enabling users to design their characters to their taste, reflect their real selves or even create a fantasy personality. The ability to interact with others via these avatars creates an engaging environment where friendships and creativity can thrive.
As part of the IMVU experience, users can explore numerous activities. These range from simple chats and meet-ups to game-playing sessions and the creation of new virtual content. The diversity of these activities, along with the freedom to interact in a variety of ways, makes IMVU more than just a game. It’s a virtual world with all sorts of opportunities and experiences awaiting. IMVU is a great place for anyone who is looking for a gamified social experience with avatars that also allows various types of exploration, creation, and play.
IMVU Characters
As an online social networking site and virtual world, IMVU doesn’t have traditional characters like a narrative-based video game might. Instead, each user creates their own 3D avatar, which becomes their character in the IMVU universe. These avatars can be customized to reflect the users’ personalities, preferences, and styles. While there is no built-in narrative in the virtual world of IMVU, the players and their controlled characters create the story and act as the key characters in the game.
Games in the Series
IMVU is a standalone product, which has been on the market since 2004. It is an ever-evolving virtual world in which the developer brings new features to the live experience. There’s an argument that IMVU isn’t even necessarily a traditional game but a social network, although it does include various ways to interact with the world, including games. Regardless, there is no game series behind the IMVU experience, at least of yet.
IMVU Cheats
These cheats for IMVU, typically known as commands or codes, are inputs that users can type into the game to achieve different effects or unlock hidden features. The effectiveness of these cheats may vary based on updates and changes made to the game by the developers.
There are also other tools created by the developers for IMVU to make it easier to manipulate the virtual world. These include the likes of furniture cloning.
IMVU commands
The cheat commands range from altering your avatar’s appearance (such as hair, eyes, clothing, etc.) to modifying the environment of the virtual world. Some of the commands even transform the avatar into different objects or creatures.
| Command | Description |
| *use15 | Sometimes does strange things to the avatar |
| *use12 | Purple T-shirt with pooch |
| *use80 | Female avatar |
| *use90 | Turn into Pacman |
| *use127 | Blue/yellow square room |
| *use129 | Background Circle Snow Mountain |
| *use130 | Brunette eyebrows |
| *use131 | Amber eyebrows |
| *use132 | Black eyebrows |
| *use133 | Blond eyebrows |
| *use144 | Light brown eyebrows (male) |
| *use145 | Light brown eyebrows (male) |
| *use146 | Blond eyebrows (male) |
| *use147 | Brown eyebrows (male) |
| *use148 | X bloody eyes |
| *use149 | Blue eyes |
| *use150 | Bright blue eyes |
| *use151 | Amber eyes |
| *use152 | Sienna eyes |
| *use153 | Sunny eyes |
| *use154 | Dark amber eyes |
| *use155 | Day after eyes |
| *use156 | Green hazel eyes |
| *use157 | Light green eyes |
| *use158 | Liz eyes |
| *use159 | Marla black |
| *use160 | Marla amber |
| *use161 | Marla blond |
| *use162 | Marla Brunette |
| *use163 | Baby T Black Estupido |
| *use164 | Baby T Pink Pooch |
| *use166 | Baby T Sky Splash |
| *use167 | Baby T IMVU |
| *use168 | Cargo Shorties Blue Plaid |
| *use169 | Cargo Shorties Camo Frog |
| *use170 | Cargo Shorties Crete |
| *use171 | Cargo Shorties Drab |
| *use172 | Cargo Shorties Mykonos |
| *use173 | Cargo Shorties Santorini |
| *use174 | Schick Kitaz Cobra |
| *use175 | Schick Kitaz Magma |
| *use176 | Schick Kitaz Supahstah |
| *use177 | Schick Kitaz Terra |
| *use178 | Rider Gloves Black (male) |
| *use179 | Rider Gloves Drivin’ (male) |
| *use180 | Rider Gloves Gamer (male) |
| *use181 | Kick Limelight (male) |
| *use182 | Kicks Paladium (male) |
| *use183 | Kicks Tunnel (male) |
| *use184 | Kicks Webster Hall (male) |
| *use185 | Baggy T Green IMTV (male) |
| *use186 | Baggy T Orange Matto (male) |
| *use188 | Homey Pants Chelsea (male) |
| *use189 | Homey Pants Tribeca (male) |
| *use190 | Homey Pants Village (male) |
| *use191 | Male avatar |
| *use210 | Long Shorts Camo (male) |
| *use211 | Long Shorts Denim (male) |
| *use212 | Long Shorts Khaki (male) |
| *use213 | Long Shorts Zap (male) |
| *use214 | Baggy Hoodie Good Mornin’ (male) |
| *use215 | Baggy Hoodie Midnight (male) |
| *use216 | Baggy Hoody Special Man (male) |
| *use217 | Baggy Hoody Sunset (male) |
| *use218 | Kickaz Boots Curb (male) |
| *use220 | Kickaz Boots Grate (male) |
| *use221 | Kickaz Boots Pavement (male) |
| *use222 | Kickaz Boots Zap (male) |
| *use227 | Daisy Oxford Spring |
| *use228 | Runniz Atlantis |
| *use229 | Runniz Babel |
| *use230 | Runniz Minoa |
| *use231 | Runniz Troy |
| *use232 | Hip Huggiz Denim |
| *use233 | Hip Huggiz Flash |
| *use234 | Hip Huggiz Raysa |
| *use235 | Daisy Oxford Chocolate |
| *use236 | Daisy Oxford Grass |
| *use237 | Daisy Oxford NPG |
| *use238 | Daisy Oxford Peppermint |
| *use285 | Buhrown Long Cargoes |
| *use286 | Drab Long Cargoes |
| *use287 | ‘Nilla Long Cargoes |
| *use288 | Trip Long Cargoes |
| *use289 | Pericolo Pants Chase |
| *use290 | Pericolo Pants Harley |
| *use291 | Pericolo Pants Kitty |
| *use292 | Pericolo Pants Oi! |
| *use293 | Abby Shirt Goochee |
| *use294 | Abby Shirt Jam |
| *use295 | Abby Shirt Morbo |
| *use296 | Abby Shirt Night |
| *use297 | Abby Shirt Snow |
| *use298 | Tommy Shirt Earth |
| *use299 | Tommy Shirt Mars |
| *use300 | Tommy Shirt Pluto |
| *use2000 | Turn into a treasure chest |
Clone furniture
It is possible to duplicate furniture in a 3D room for decorating purposes. Here’s how to add furniture in the 3D room in IMVU:
- Open your 3D room in IMVU.
- Click on the “Edit mode” button with a hammer icon.
- Select the piece of furniture you wish to duplicate.
- Click on the “Clone tool” button with a rabbit icon.
- Click on the selected furniture item.
- You can now duplicate this item as many times as desired.
IMVU FAQ
What ages is IMVU for?
IMVU requires users to be at least 13 years old to create an account. The service includes a Parental Advisory notification and provides controls for parents to restrict the activities of accounts for users under the age of 18. However, the nature of the virtual world and its content might not be for everyone allowed in by the age restrictions. The interactions in IMVU may be more suitable for older teenagers and adults, as there might be bullying and other negative behavior.
How can I earn credits in IMVU?
New players can earn credits in IMVU through various activities such as completing the tutorial. Participating in the Daily Spin can also grant players credits, among other rewards. IMVU also hosts events and contests where you can win credits. Purchasing credits directly from the IMVU store is also an option, although this involves paying with real-world money.
How do I change my avatar’s appearance in IMVU?
Changing your avatar’s appearance in IMVU is simple. You can do this by going to the “Dress Up” section in the menu. There you can customize your avatar’s clothing, accessories, hairstyles, and more. Be aware that some items may cost credits. There are also cheats that allow customizing the appearance of the characters that we discussed earlier in this article.