Read the next stage before grinding

The game description says you can unlock speed upgrades and climb stages. It does not publish a stage-by-stage requirement list. If you want to progress, open the stage or upgrade information in your current game and identify the next visible requirement before repeating collection trips. Otherwise you could spend time on a reward or activity that does not move the stage goal you actually have.

Keep the core loop in mind: spot a fake anime character, grab a character, haul it to your base, and use the rewards or progress the game displays. A stage is a destination for that loop, not a reason to skip learning it.

A focused progression session

Start with a small target you can verify rather than an unlimited grind:

  1. Find your current stage. Look at the label, progress display, or next-stage prompt in the live interface.
  2. Read the exact next requirement. Do not assume every stage asks for the same amount of cash, characters, or speed.
  3. Choose a collection route you can finish. Repeated successful hauls give you better feedback than chasing one uncertain target.
  4. Check whether speed is the bottleneck. The game advertises earned speed upgrades. Inspect their current cost and effect before buying one.
  5. Return to the stage display. Confirm the requirement changed or the stage advanced. If not, adjust based on the instruction you see there.

This is a way to measure your own progress. It does not claim that a specific stage opens after a fixed number of deliveries. Public game information does not establish such a threshold.

Choose between value and speed

Rare variants promise larger rewards. Speed upgrades promise a faster character. Which matters more depends on what your next stage actually requires and what limits your collection trips.

Your visible bottleneckFirst thing to inspectSensible next move
A cost or reward requirementReward from a normal haul and a rare variantFavor a target you can deliver reliably.
Long return tripsEarned speed upgrade menuCompare the displayed cost with your current earnings.
Losing hauls to other playersTraffic near your baseChoose a route that reduces exposure before chasing more value.
Unclear stage progressCurrent stage screenRead the requirement again instead of assuming the game is counting a different action.

None of these choices requires a paid pass. If you later consider x2 Speed or x2 Cash, verify the live store description first. The official pass list confirms those products exist but does not document stacking with earned upgrades or precise stage effects.

Avoid two common assumptions

First, do not assume that a rare variant automatically completes a stage. It offers a larger reward, but a stage could ask for something else. Second, do not assume a faster route always means a faster stage. If your target is difficult to identify or other players interrupt delivery, accuracy and route choice can matter more than movement speed.

Use the current interface as your scoreboard. After each short set of trips, check whether the displayed requirement advanced. This gives you a clear reason to continue or change tactics.

FAQ

How many stages are there?

The game description does not give a stage count. Check the current stage interface in the game.

What unlocks the next stage?

Read the next-stage requirement shown in your current version. No universal threshold is established here.

Do speed upgrades help stage progression?

Speed upgrades and climbing stages are both advertised features. Compare the live requirement and your travel time to decide whether an upgrade helps you.

Do I need a game pass to climb stages?

The core collection and upgrade loop is described independently of optional passes. Check the live store before buying any shortcut.

Should I always pursue rare variants?

Pursue them when their visible reward matches your goal and you can complete the haul. A reliable delivery can be better than a failed detour.