Grow virtual pot on Facebook (seriously)

As if FarmVille wasn’t enough, you can now grow virtual marijuana plants on Facebook using  an application called Pot Farm. When I first learned of this app I thought it was some sort of joke, but I quickly discovered that it’s completely real. This app was created by a group of anonymous developers (not surprising) and tasks you with growing pot without getting busted by the forest ranger (all virtual of course).

The app works just like FarmVille: plant, grow, harvest, and sell your crops. There are several different types of marijuana plants you can grow, but each plant has a unique level of “Protection.” Since growing pot is illegal, you have to watch out for “Ranger Dick” who can confiscate your plants. The social features of the game are similar to other “farming” apps – you’ve got options to add neighbors, send and receive gifts, etc.

The Pot Farm app has received some significant buzz within Facebook and has almost 1 million active users. I have to admit, I was shocked that the app hasn’t been shut down, but the following disclaimer is present throughout the app:

THIS GAME CONTAINS IMMATURE SUBJECT MATTER AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANYONE UNDER AGE 21. ALL PLANTS AND SITUATIONS DEPICTED ARE ENTIRELY FICTIONAL AND ANY RESEMBLANCE TO REAL LIFE SITUATIONS OR PLANTS IS COMPLETELY COINCIDENTAL. THIS GAME SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED BY ANYONE.

If you want to see more of the app without having to install it (and potentially freaking out your friends & coworkers), check out the video below.