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'''Innerstar University''' was an online virtual world for the [[My American Girl]] dolls, launched in 2010.

On May 21, 2015, it was announced that the site would close on November 5 of that year.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151104215221/http://web.innerstaru.com/blog.php Innerstar U Blog], May 21, 2015. Accessed via Wayback Machine 3/18/2023.</ref>

==Registration and Membership==

Membership was free during its availability, but the site was only accessible with the purchase of a My American Girl Doll. The site required a Doll Code and a Star Code before a person could enroll their doll at Innerstar University and obtain full access. This was restricted to newly purchased My American Girl dolls released prior to the [[Truly Me]] launch in 2015 as the necessary codes were bundled with the [[Real Me Outfit]] and the [[True Spirit Outfit]].

Innerstar University game books include a Star Code that allowed access to the site for fourteen days.

==Locations in Innerstar University==
===Campus===

The Campus was an interactive place where virtual versions of the dolls could walk, talk, shop, and play games. In order to get from place to place, users must use the map or walk.

===Rising Star Stables===
Rising Star Stables was a location where girls can play the game, '''Jump for Gold'''. In this game, girls could lead their doll around on a horse. Added on August 2012 was '''Horse Sense''', where girls could care for the horses. 

Amber, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 40|JLY 40]], was the guide.

===Blue Sky Nature Center===
Blue Sky Nature Center was an area where girls could come and meet. There were two games, '''Hike and Seek''', a scavenger hunt game, and '''Shadow Play''', a shadow puppet game. 

Paige, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 24|JLY 24]], was the guide.

===Star Student Center===

Star Student Center was a location where girls could show their Innerstar U spirit. The U-Rah-Rah store was where girls could purchase virtual Innerstar U-themed outfits and accessories. There were three games, '''Cupcake Crazy''', where girls could create virtual cupcakes according to recipes, '''Pajama Pile''', where girls must turn pictures of avatars so that they will fit into a prescribed grid, which appears in many different shapes, and '''Bake Sale''', a logic puzzle game.

===Sparkle Studios===

Sparkle Studios was an area focused on being creative. Girls could chat and meet each other.

The '''Pretty Patterns''' game was playable at Sparkle Studios. It was removed in July 2012 but returned later.

===Brightstar House===
Brightstar House was an interactive place where each avatar had a room. Each room had a closet where the avatar's clothes were stored, a vanity where avatars could change their look, a bookshelf where samples of American Girl's books could be checked out from the library, a table where the yearbook could be found, and a pet bed so students could pet sit, and play the game '''Pet Play'''. There was a game that could be played with friends or solo called '''Packing Pals''', added in October 2012. 

Shelby, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 44|JLY 44]], was the guide.

===Starlight Library===
Starlight Library was a location on campus where avatars could check out samples of American Girl books. Students could also play '''Help Desk Hubbub''', a game where students answer real-life school questions. Also, if girls have an Innerstar University gamebook, they can access secret endings in the Secret Endings Room. 

Logan, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 19|JLY 19]], was the guide.

===Starfire Boathouse===

Starfire Boathouse was a location where students could come and chat. There is one game in this area, '''Starfire Regatta'''. 

Emmy, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 47|JLY 47]], was the guide.

===U-Shine Hall===
U-Shine Hall was a place where avatars could come and express themselves through a dance and a music game. '''Dance Spectacular''' was a single or multiplayer game where girls tap the right keys so their avatar will dance the correct moves. '''Melody Maker''' was a game where students could choose an instrument and a song, and then tap the right keys so that the song will be played correctly. 

Neely, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 23|JLY 23]], was the guide.

===Five-Points Plaza===
Five-Points Plaza was the central location on campus. Here, avatars could meet and walk around on the star-shaped deck. There was also a game there, called '''Special Delivery'''.

===Real Spirit Center===
Real Spirit Center was a location that focuses on relieving stress and calming down. This area was set up to look like a peaceful Oriental garden with a pond and a thatched hut for yoga. '''Body Balance''' was a game where dolls become avatars doing yoga and practicing moves. Girls learned tips on learning how to become calm. 

Although not stationed at the Real Spirit Center, Riley, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 27|JLY 27]], was the guide.

===Good Sports Center===
The Good Sports Center was a place where avatars could come and play sports-based games. The game '''Dive In!''' was where the avatar could dive and earn points for good dives. '''Pom-Pom Power''' was a game where your doll became head-cheerleader and cheer. Girls learned fun cheers and confidence tips. The last game was '''Game On!''', where dolls played a series of sports-themed mini-games. 

Riley, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 27|JLY 27]], was the guide.

===Shopping Square===

Shopping Square was a location where girls could buy virtual items for their avatars. The stores in this area were: Real Beauty Salon, Casual Closet, Girl Gear, Pajama Jam, Twinkly Toes, Pet Palooza, Dream Decor, Bravo Boutique, and Glittering Gown.

Isabel, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 33|JLY 33]], was the guide. 

===Morningstar Meadow and The Market===
The Market was an area where students could come and chat or play '''Bright Kites''', a game where girls were in charge of handling their own kites and dragging them across clouds in patterns. There was also a donation game, where girls could donate clothes or stars, called '''Care & Share'''. 

Although not stationed in the area, Paige, a virtual version of [[Just Like You 24|JLY 24]], was the guide.

==System Requirements==

American Girl recommended the following minimum system requirements to access Innerstar U:

===PC Requirements===
* 2.0 GHz or higher
* [[Wikipedia:Windows XP|Windows XP Service Pack 3]]/[[Wikipedia:Windows Vista|Vista Service Pack 1]]/[[Wikipedia:Windows 7|Windows 7]]
* [[Wikipedia:Random-access memory|RAM]]: 512MB recommended
* Browsers: Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8; Firefox 2.0+
* Monitor Resolution: Optimized for 1024 x 768 or larger
* Flash version 10 and high-speed Internet required

===Mac Requirements===

* 2.0 GHz or higher
* [[Wikipedia:Mac OS X 10.4|Mac OS X 10.4]] ("Tiger")
* [[Wikipedia:Random-access memory|RAM]]: 512MB recommended
* Browsers: Safari 4.0+, Firefox 2.0+, Google Chrome
* Monitor Resolution: Optimized for 1024 x 768 or larger
* Flash version 10 and high-speed Internet required

===Linux Support===

Despite not being officially supported by American Girl, the game could also run on most Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Debian, provided that they could support Adobe Flash which was required to run the game. In addition to desktop Linux distros, it was also possible to play Innerstar University on an Android device that had Adobe Flash installed.

==Books==

Sixteen Innerstar University [[Wikipedia:Gamebook|gamebooks]] were released prior to the [[Truly Me]] revamp in 2015. All books have the eight Innerstar Guides as additional characters, as well as unique characters. Books had additional online endings for every story; with the Innerstar U website defunct, these are no longer available.<ref>American Girl Customer Service, personal communication.</ref>

* [[Braving the Lake]]
* [[Fork in the Trail]]
* [[A Girl's Best Friend]]
* [[Taking the Reins]]
* [[Into the Spotlight]]
* [[A Winning Goal]]
* [[Dive Right In]]
* [[A Surprise Find]]
* [[Behind the Scenes]]
* [[The New Girl]]
* [[Bound for Snow]]
* [[Quick Change]]
* [[Project Friendship]]
* [[Second Chances (Innerstar U)|Second Chances]]
* [[A Change of Pace]] (ebook only)
* [[On the Run]] (ebook only)

There is also a series of Innerstar University activity books:
* [[Math + Fashion = Fun]]
* [[I Heart Art]]
* [[Greatest Mistakes]]
* [[Find Your Way!]]
* [[It's a Girl's Word!]]
* [[Animal Answers]]

==Links==

* [https://lostmediawiki.com/Innerstar_University_(lost_%22My_American_Girl%22_flash-based_MMO;_2010-2015) Innerstar University] on the Lost Media Wiki

==References==

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[[Category:Just Like You]]
[[Category:Services and Purchasing]]

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