Things To Do In Stardew Valley If You Are Bored

Summary

• Unlock rare statues in locked boxes throughout
  Stardew Valley
  , creating new tasks and decorations for the farm.
• Experiment with Flute and Drum Blocks to replicate songs or create new tunes, expanding the creative possibilities in the game.
• Play mini-games, like Journey of the Prairie King and Junimo Kart, or restart on a new farm layout to regain interest in
  Stardew Valley
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Stardew Valley has seen exponential growth in popularity since its conception, but for some players, its appeal can fade over time. After playing the title for a long time, the story quests can become scarce, and managing the farm can start to feel like a chore.

Thankfully, there are plenty of things to do to cure that boredom. ConcernedApe (the developer of Stardew Valley) is known for their attention to detail, offering players endless fun if they know where to look. For those looking to inject some more excitement into the game, here are the best things that bored players can do in Stardew Valley.

1 Unlock The Locked Boxes

Gain Three Secret Statues

Across the Valley, there are three locked boxes: one in the back room of the Saloon, another behind the Blacksmith, and the last in Vincent’s bedroom at 1 Willow Lane. By offering these statues Duck Mayonnaise, a Super Cucumber, or a Strange Bun, players will receive a rare statue as a reward. These statues can be used as furniture or decoration on the farm.

Finding the items for the statues adds an extra task that extends gameplay while also giving purpose to items that have accumulated in chests without use.

2 Experiment With Flute/Drum Blocks

Replicate Songs Or Make Your Own

The recipes for both the Flute Block and the Drum Block are obtained as part of Robin‘s 6-heart event in Stardew Valley. When crafted and placed on the floor, each block makes a sound as players walk past.

On Ginger Island, five Flute Blocks are needed to receive five golden walnuts from the Mermaid to the right of the Docks. When placed, simply tap the first one twice, the second ten times, the third eight times, the fourth four times, and the fifth six times. Then, walk past them to play the tune.

These blocks open up a multitude of creative possibilities, allowing players to replicate many songs, and there are countless TikTok and YouTube videos demonstrating how to do so. Alternatively, players can create their own songs using the 25 notes available in the Flute Block and the 7 drum sounds in the Drum Block.

3 Play Journey Of The Prairie King

Try To Beat It Without Dying

In Gus‘ Stardrop Saloon, Journey of the Prairie King is one of two arcade machines. No in-game time passes as these games are played, so they can be enjoyed at the players’ leisure.

Journey of the Prairie King is a Western-style first-person shooter, where enemies appear on all four sides of the player character. Beating the game rewards players with their own Prairie King Arcade System that can be placed and played inside the farmhouse.

4 Play Junimo Kart

A Fun Side-Scrolling Platformer

The second arcade game in the Stardrop Saloon is Junimo Kart, a side-scrolling platformer. Players control a kart, navigating obstacles and progressing through six levels. Junimo Kart also features an endless mode, allowing players to play as long as they like.

As with Journey of the Prairie King, completing the game rewards players with their own arcade machine, which can be placed inside the farmhouse, giving gamers more incentive to win.

5 Decorate Pelican Town

Customize The Bus Stop Or Quarry

There are several areas across Stardew Valley that players can decorate without the interference of NPCs. The Bus Stop and Quarry are just two examples of many.

Players can buy the Furniture Catalogue from Robin for 200,000g, which contains various indoor and outdoor furniture items that can be used to customize one’s space. Furthermore, other catalogs such as the Wizard Catalogue (purchased from Krobus‘ shop for 150,000g) and the Junimo Catalogue (purchasable from the Traveling Merchant at 70,000g) also provide some great outdoor furniture options.

6 Acquire Meowmere

Unlock A Terraria Secret

If players throw an Ancient Doll into the Lava Pool at level 100 of the Mines, they’ll receive a Far Away Stone, which can be placed in the Wizard’s basement to unlock a secret level 4 sword.

Meowmere is a weapon with +4 Speed and +2 Weight, and it’s the only sword that deals consistent damage with every attack. Terraria players will recognize the Meowmere as a powerful weapon from the game’s hard mode, earned by defeating the Moon Lord. In Stardew Valley, however, its power is equivalent to weapons such as the Bone Sword or the Templar’s Blade.

7 Complete Help Wanted Quests

Kill Time And Help The Townsfolk

Outside Pierre‘s General Store, players can access a randomly generated quest every day. Rewards vary based on the items requested and player skill, but all count toward both the Gofer achievement and the A Big Help achievement in-game.

These quests are typically easy to complete and often involve fun activities like exploring the mines, fishing, and foraging, giving players a goal for each day. Additionally, most requests increase friendship with the villagers who made them, so completing them not only provides a break from the regular farm-tending routine but also advances the game.

8 Play Multiplayer

Gather Friends And Play Together

Playing Stardew Valley in multiplayer mode is a fun way to rediscover the game. Up to 8 players can join a single farm and work together to mine, fish, farm, forage, and fight.

The Four Corners farm map was specifically designed with multiplayer in mind, making it an ideal choice for four friends who want their own designated areas. Gold is shared between players, and profit margins can be adjusted to keep the game balanced, while XP and quests remain individual.

9 Restart On A New Farm Layout

Try An Unfamiliar Layout

There are eight farm maps in Stardew Valley, each with unique features. For example, the Forest Farm has two grassy areas with four hardwood tree stumps on each, the Meadowlands Farm comes with a coop and two chickens, and the Beach Farm allows players to catch Sea fish right from their farm.

Starting a new farm in Stardew Valley can significantly change the player’s experience, as each map offers its own set of challenges and opportunities.

10 Achieve Perfection

Complete The Ultimate Stardew Valley Challenge

This one won’t be easy, but it will certainly keep players occupied for many hours. To achieve perfection, players must meet a specific set of criteria. These criteria can be found and tracked in Mr. Qi‘s Walnut Room on Ginger Island, located to the right of the prize machine.

Achieving 100% on the perfection tracker will unlock the Summit, where players will find either their spouse or Mayor Lewis waiting, triggering a heartwarming and finalizing cutscene.