How to Level up Fast in Hayday (iOS & Android)?

Hay Day offers a friendly environment for raising crops, caring for animals, and trading with neighbors. However, despite its relaxed vibe, moving up the levels can feel slow when juggling all those tasks. This guide delivers specific, no-fluff technical tips to help you gain experience faster without wasting effort.

1. Focus on Crops That Provide Good XP

Crops are the heart of your farm. Short-growth varieties such as wheat, corn, and soybeans can be planted repeatedly for a steady stream of XP. 

Here’s a quick breakdown of how to optimize them:

1. Plant in Cycles: Fill every plot with a single fast-growing crop (e.g., wheat). Once harvested, switch to another quick-growing crop (e.g., corn).

2. Sell the Surplus: Sell excess crops in your roadside shop at competitive prices. When buyers snap them up, you'll earn extra coins and more XP.

Before any big planting spree, always check if you have enough space in your barn. Overstuffing leads to wasted harvests, so time your plantings carefully.

2. Keep an Eye on Production Buildings

Production buildings transform basic goods into higher-value products that yield more XP per item.

• Always Keep Them Busy: Avoid idle time, whether it’s in the bakery producing bread or dairy making cream. If machines sit idle, you miss out on extra XP.

• Expand Wisely: Building upgrades cost coins and materials, so check the Hay Day Wiki to see recipes and decide which machines give the best return for your level.

Balancing your barn inventory with production demands is crucial. If you’re short on ingredients, grow them in cycles or look for deals in the in-game newspaper.

3. Sell in the Roadside Shop

Your roadside shop is the engine for turning farmed items into profit. Done right, it also accelerates XP gains:

• Set Prices Carefully: Default prices are a baseline, but many players mark items up slightly. If something doesn't sell quickly, adjust until you find the right spot.

• Use Free Ads: Place advertisements on items you want to move faster. They refresh regularly and draw extra traffic to your store.

Watch the in-game newspaper to see which items sell best. Prices can fluctuate based on events or trends.

4. Optimize Boat, Truck, and Town Orders with Double XP

Fulfilling orders is one of the quickest ways to earn XP in Hay Day. When Double XP events coincide with these orders, your gains multiply:

Boat Orders

• Large-Scale Rewards: Boats often request bulk items, granting a sizable XP payout. Prepare in advance by stocking goods you know will be in high demand.

• Check Crates First: Some crates ask for lengthy processed items. If you don’t have enough, skip or focus on simpler crates for faster completion.

Truck Orders

• Quick Turnaround: Truck orders require fewer items than boats, so you can fill them rapidly for consistent XP.

• Stay Stocked: Stock your barn with common items (such as bread, feed, or dairy products), so you’re always ready to load trucks without delay.

Town Orders

• Unlock the Town: Once available, the Town feature has visitors who request goods for different buildings, each rewarding coins and XP.

• Serve Multiple Requests: Each town visitor might need two or three item sets. Plan to satisfy them in one go, making each visit efficient for XP gain.

Double XP Events

• Time Your Tasks: Stockpile goods or harvest before the event, then fulfill orders right at the start to boost returns.

• Plan Production: Set up your machines to finish high-value products in sync with Double XP windows.

With careful preparation, these orders, especially during Double XP events can catapult your level upward faster than any single strategy alone.

5. Level Up Your Neighborhood Connections

Connecting with a neighborhood has perks that speed up your progress. Sharing goods with fellow members can help you fill large orders more easily. Here’s how:

• Neighborhood Chat: Request items you need and provide what you have in surplus.

• Trade Materials: Barn and silo upgrades need tools (nails, bolts, planks). Exchange duplicates with neighbors to get what you need.

Visit the official Hay Day site or in-game neighborhood listings to find a group that matches your play style.

6. Take Advantage of Animals

Animals are a vital part of farming in Hay Day, and they offer multiple ways to gain XP:

Animal Produce

Once you’ve stocked enough feed, you’ll gather essentials like eggs, milk, and bacon. Each collection grants XP, especially if you process these goods further in production buildings.

• Collect Regularly: Avoid letting animals sit too long without feeding. Consistent collection means steady XP.

• Feed Mill Priority: Ensure you’re always producing feed so animals don’t go hungry and slow down XP gains.

Feed Your Pets

Feeding pets like cats, dogs, or horses adds another growth layer. Each feeding grants XP, and some pets provide bonus expansion materials. Keep an eye out for pet treat recipes in the Hay Day Wiki to prepare them efficiently.

7. Revive Trees and Harvest Crops

Managing trees and crops might seem routine, but when done right, it offers a consistent XP stream:

Revive Trees

Fruit trees eventually stop producing. When they do:

1. Tap your withered tree or bush.

2. Request a revival. Other players can water it to bring it back for another harvest cycle.

Reviving trees saves coins on new saplings and keeps your XP production rolling.

Harvesting Crops

Time your planting so you can harvest when you’re online. Fast turnover means repeated XP gains. Mix short-term crops (wheat, corn) with longer ones (cotton, chili peppers) if you’ll be offline for a while.

Sell Produce

Surplus fruit or crops can go in your roadside shop. You earn XP whenever an item sells. Keep an eye on the Daily Dirt for pricing trends and to spot bargains you can flip for profit.

8. Farm Pass Offers XP Rewards

Hay Day’s Farm Pass provides a tiered reward system with potential XP bonuses:

1. Review Challenges: Each day or season has tasks that, when completed, push you up the reward track.

2. Redeem Immediately: Once you reach a new threshold, claim your XP and other perks right away to keep moving forward with your progress.

Some Farm Pass features are free, while others might require purchase. Evaluate if the paid tiers fit your gameplay style and speed goals.

9. Buy a Hay Day Account

If you want to speed to the end game without building from scratch, some players look for accounts to give them a head start. There are plenty of marketplaces selling such Hay Day accounts. However, this Brawl Stars account marketplace seems to be the most popular based on reviews. 

10. Upgrade Your Barn and Silo Thoughtfully

Running out of storage can stall growth and prevent you from stocking up on profitable goods. Each upgrade requires specific materials like nails and planks:

• Gather Materials from Harvests: Crops sometimes yield building materials alongside produce.

• Trade with Friends or Neighbors: If you have extra 1 material, swap it for what you need.

• Check the Newspaper: The Daily Dirt may list affordable expansion items from other farmers.

Properly planned barn and silo expansions keep your farm efficient, ensuring you never have to discard valuable items to make room.