GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next KOTAMON: My Sis Found A Super-Rare Card In Her Cereal Box, So I Became A Garbage Man To Find The Entire Collection And Earn $1,000,000 session
Our independent guide breaks down KOTAMON’s relaxed loop, showing how to collect efficiently, upgrade wisely, and manage card condition. By focusing on incremental improvements, you can grow earnings while preserving the game’s calm atmosphere.
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Route Optimization
Identify zones with dense trash piles and map a repeatable path that hits those spots first. Consistently following this route reduces wandering and raises items collected per minute.
- Check low‑lying piles first; many cards rest beneath debris.
- Carry multiple items before returning to the owner to reduce trips.
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Cost‑Benefit Card Mending
Compare the resale price of a damaged card with the cost to mend it. Prioritize mending when the price gain exceeds the repair expense, ensuring each action yields net profit.
- Mend a card before selling if the repair cost is lower than the price increase.
- Swap duplicate cards to fill missing colors more quickly.
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Upgrade Impact Analysis
Rank available upgrades by how much they increase earnings per run. Speed upgrades often give the biggest early boost, while bag capacity becomes valuable once you regularly find larger piles.
- Invest early in speed upgrades to boost overall earnings.
- Balance bag capacity with mend tools to avoid over‑loading on damaged cards.
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Color Set Tracking
Keep a simple list of which color sets you lack. Focus collection on missing colors; completing a set triggers rewards and streamlines progress toward the million‑dollar goal.
- Prioritize high‑value items early to maximize cash flow.
- Reserve a portion of earnings for unexpected rare card discoveries.
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Controller Layout Tuning
Experiment with Steam Input presets to assign the most comfortable buttons for picking up, mending, and swapping cards. A well‑tuned layout reduces hand fatigue during long sessions.
- Enable Steam Input to create a controller layout that matches your preferred actions.
- Activate Steam Cloud so your collection syncs between machines.
