Summary
- Not good at mini-games in
Stardew Valley
? Fail at theSmashing Stone for a pity star token. It’s a little embarrassing but helpful. - Collecting star tokens in the fall Fair is key for powerful items like a Stardrop.
- The
Stardew Valley
community eagerly awaits console updates. Fans trust Concerned Ape to deliver, even if it takes time.
The Stardew Valley Fair may be a fun day out for most Pelican Town villagers, but players wanting to quickly collect star tokens now have an easy, if somewhat humiliating way, of doing so. Star tokens are an item that’s unique to the fall Fair, allowing Farmers to purchase unique decorations for their houses and several powerful items like a 
Stardrop and a 
Prize Ticket . It’s generally accepted that the fastest way to amass star tokens is by betting big on the Spinning Wheel but after a massive loss, a means of quickly generating more is essential.
Posted to Reddit by hiddenlilacflower, the user demonstrated what happens when the Farmer proves “too weak” at the Smashing Stone machine: They’re awarded a pity star token.
While the traditional way of winning the mini-game is waiting until the bar is full before clicking, completely missing the opportunity also renders the same reward, making the process easier but also a little humiliating. Having the strong person attending the game quipping how “impressed” they are at the player’s weakness certainly stings a little.
Collecting Star Tokens Is Important
One Should Never Turn Down A Stardrop
While the various mini-games of the Stardew Valley Fair may seem like a fun distraction, they actually serve as a means of progression for those looking to level up their character. Gathering 2,000 star tokens allows the Farmer to purchase the aforementioned Stardrop, an especially powerful item that grants the consumer 34 additional energy points. Dropping 1,000 star tokens on the Prize Ticket is even more exciting as the item can be exchanged at the prize machine in Lewis’ house for some great rewards like the 
Friendship 101 book, a 
Keg , and even a 
Magic Rock Candy .
Of course, there’s more to the Stardew Valley Fair than just racking up star tokens and taking home prizes: A major prank can be pulled on Lewis. Players who have managed to locate the mayor’s purple underpants can display them on their stall, causing the character to panic and offer 750 star tokens to replace them. It’s a fun moment, one that’s made even better when Marnie mistakenly believes them to be a bizarre purple lettuce.
As players continue to discover secrets in Stardew Valley, the community is collectively waiting for news regarding the console version of the 1.6 Update. The patch, which arrived on PC in early 2024, has yet to drop on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile, leading many to wonder what’s taking so long. Fortunately, the Stardew Valley player base is known for being an especially friendly group so most users are happy to give developer Concerned Ape as much time as he needs.
Source: hiddenlilacflower/Reddit
