The first few tasks you complete in The Sims FreePlay serve as a tutorial, introducing you to the principles of the game and how the money and experience points system works.
You pinch to zoom in and out, and can swivel the screen by holding and turning your fingers. Despite the wide range of options available, the layout of the controls makes it very easy to move around and do things in The Sims FreePlay. Once you've made your character, The Sims FreePlay will transport you to their new home where the game starts.