Spaces

When joining SmallWorlds, one is prompted to select one of four 'starter' spaces. On the 25th of October 2011, the option of choosing one of four 'traditional starter spaces' was removed and replaces by a 'New-User-Only' space, a one story country-cottage-like space. There is an additional 15 traditional spaces. These traditional spaces are not really that realistic, and are open planned. There are eight types of islands available, each varying in size and price. Lastly, there are six realistic 'houses' available, all being beta level houses. These include the Chatswood Villa, Morgan Bungalow, The Hollywood, Prairie Farmhouse, Liberty Mansion and the Country Cottage.

As of Autumn 2012, players can buy an apartment to have as their space.

Naturally, players can resell spaces, islands and houses for an amount of gold. There is presently no feature available which allows spaces, islands and houses to be gifted to other players.

Modifying your space
When you are in your room, you will see a little bar at the top left which shows: Selecting the Edit button brings up a dialog screen with four options:
 * Rating (# of stars) from 0 to 5
 * Room name
 * Edit button
 * Snapshot button
 * General - modify the space name and description
 * Decor - change the walls and floors of your space
 * Theme - adds an aura to the space, and an environment swap (islands only)
 * Members - manage space membership
 * Bans - shows who you have banned from your space, and gives the option to unban
 * Security - control who can and cannot access your space

Space Memberships
One can give others one of three types of membership in a place, Member, Contributor and Officer, each giving a respective amount of freedom in the space.

Member Rights - Members can access 'Member Only' spaces and kick non-members out of the space

Contributor Rights - Contributors are Members with the ability to edit the layout of the space (move items around).

Officer Rights - Officers are Contributors with the ability to edit space memberships. They basically have the same powers as the owner (you)

Inherited (Groups Only) - Members in a group who, in the group, have been selected an officer/con./member, have the same rights in the space.

Community Spaces
Players can either visit a communal space or create their own. They can create a fully-functioning hotel, or a school.

A list of communal spaces made by SmallWorlds as of November 30, 2013 are below. Each space has their own purpose. Spaces that have been removed from the Panel are omitted.
 * The Zoo
 * Rachel's Tea Room
 * Trading Post
 * Cue Club
 * The Island
 * Game Planet
 * SmallWear
 * Town Center
 * Information HUB
 * Street Level Skatepark
 * Woodlands Park
 * Scoops Ice Cream
 * Kudos Rewards!
 * Emporium
 * Modern Living
 * Gopher Launch
 * Fun Spot
 * Sam's Mansion
 * Spacies' Arcade
 * Aqua Lounge
 * Thermae Spa
 * ...Many more...