New to fidgets? Start here

Five steps, in order, from knowing nothing to your first routine.

1. Learn the basics

What 2-click and 3-click sliders are, and which suits you.

Floating Sliders: 2-Click vs 3-Click — What’s The Difference? (Beginner Guide)Beginner guides

2. Decide how much to spend

Whether premium is worth it, and good premium picks for a first buy.

Cheap vs Expensive Fidgets: Is Premium Worth It? | (Beginner Series)Beginner guidesPremium fidgets for beginners. (Beginner series)Beginner guides

3. Good fidgets on a budget

Options that do not cost much.

Small Budget, Big Satisfaction! 🙌 4 Fidgets Under $30BudgetI Bought 11 Budget Fidgets… Are They Any Good?BudgetThe COOLEST Fidget Toy Under £15?! 🔥 Gao Magic StickBudgetGAO Mayatan Mechanical Slider 🔥 Great Fidget, Great Price!Budget

4. Pick a material

How the materials differ, using Aura Sand as the example.

Aura Sand: Which Material Should You Buy? Differences Explained & My Recommendation (Beginner series)Aura Sand · Beginner guides

5. Learn your first routine

A first fancy play routine and a tail wag.

Fancy Play Tutorial | Learn Your First Floating Slider Routine. Aura sandAura Sand · Beginner guidesFloating slider (heart) Tail wag tutorialBeginner guides