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Drill Blocks for Dumpling Squishy Getting Started Guide
A practical first-session order based on the confirmed game loop, with decisions tied to what your live server shows.
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Answer first
Quick start
- Start drilling blocks.
- Check the Squishy unlocked by your progress.
- Read the Cash and upgrade information shown in the live interface.
- Inspect Drill Power and the next zone requirement before choosing an upgrade.
- Measure again after changing one thing.
First session
Your first few minutes
This order keeps the decisions simple without claiming one fixed optimal build.
Understand your first Squishy
Record the exact name and any values visible in your inventory. The official description confirms the unlock and upgrade relationship, but no public roster is available.
Start building your economy
Use the Cash and upgrade numbers visible in your session. Do not assume a third-party rate or price applies to your current server.
Decide your next upgrade
Identify whether the live requirement points to Drill Power or whether a Squishy upgrade changes the Cash result you care about.
Progress toward the next area
The creator confirms that Drill Power unlocks zones. Follow the requirement shown in the game; named zones and thresholds remain unverified in the public zone database.
Conditional advice
What should you upgrade first?
- If the live next-zone requirement explicitly calls for more Drill Power, inspect drill-related choices and read how Drill Power works.
- If you are comparing Cash results, test the Squishies or upgrades visible in your own inventory under the same conditions.
- If you cannot tell which change helped, measure one setup before and after with the player-input calculator.
Avoid
Common beginner mistakes
- Copying a code, price, zone threshold, or tier from a page with no reproducible source.
- Changing several parts of a setup before measuring which one affected progress.
- Assuming higher rarity automatically proves the best Cash or progression value.
Checklist
Early-game progression checklist
- Confirm the current drilling control in the live client.
- Record what changed when a Squishy unlocked or was upgraded.
- Check the next visible Drill Power or zone requirement.
- Compare observed rates under matching conditions.
- Use the tier methodology before calling any Squishy best.
After the first session
What to do after the early game
Move from this checklist to the Mining Guide for timed progress tests, the Squishies and Drills hubs for database status, and the Zones page for progression requirements. Recheck after real game updates because public values may change.
FAQ
Getting-started questions
What should a new player do first?
Start drilling blocks, then use the Squishy and Cash information shown in your current session to decide what to inspect next.
Which upgrade should I buy first?
No universal first upgrade is verified. Compare the requirement or rate that is limiting your own progress before spending Cash.
When should I move to another area?
Use the next-zone requirement displayed by the live game. Public sources do not provide a verified zone list or recommended power table.
Is this different from the mining guide?
Yes. This page organizes first-session decisions; the Mining Guide focuses on measuring and improving the drilling loop.