I just downloaded the app and while most of it is self explanatory, I have no clue how to move along the sidewalk or how to get to the jackpot to play. (unless you have to buy yocash to do so, which I'm not willing to do.)

Sooooooooo....BVG could you provide a "how to" for us?

Hi

You can't walk along sidewalk by yourself. It happens iwhen you reach next level. Each level, you go 1 step. You have to play jewel games to collect coins and you can play slot machine and use golden spins. Every 4 hours you can collect bonus coins. Golden spins can give you more points if you bet more then 100 coins. You collect points to reach new level. While playing slots, you can win coins and items. I hope this helps
Good luck