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TheStardew ValleyHelp Wanted board is where you can do everyone else’s dirty work for a modest reward. Though, if you look closely, one of the most intriguing features added in the 1.6 update is the star counter in the top left corner. This handy little tracker keeps tabs on your progress, offering a bit of mystery and strategy as you complete quests.
But how exactly does it work, and what’s the payoff for your hard work? In this guide, we’ll break down the star counter and how you can make the most of it to boost your rewards.
What Do The Quest Board Stars Mean?
The Help Wanted board in Pelican Town helps you earn rewards by completing quests. One of its unique features, introduced in the 1.6 update, is thestar counterin thetop left corner.
This countertracks your progresstoward a milestone. Each time youcompleteaquest, you earnone star. Once the counter reachesthree stars, you’ll get aPrize Ticketafter completing the next quest. The counter keeps adding stars as long as you have active quests, so it builds up over time.
Once the counter reaches three stars, it resets. However, you’re able to still have multiple quests active at once, which can affect when the counter reaches three stars. This feature can lead to some unpredictability when trying to time your Prize Ticket reward.
To make the most of the star counter, try to focus on completing quests one at a time.
What Are Prize Tickets?
The tickets granted are aspecial currencythat can beexchangedfor various prizes. To redeem your Prize Tickets, head over to thePrize Machine, which is locatedinsideLewis’s house, next to theTown Ledger.
We havea full guide that covers Prize Ticketsif you want to know more.
