The Roadside Shop and Tom the Delivery Boy are two powerful tools in Hay Day that help players maximize profits, manage inventory, and acquire rare items.
- The Roadside Shop lets you sell goods to other players, providing a steady income.
- Tom is an in-game helper who fetches items, making it easier to get rare products.
Mastering these features can boost your farmβs efficiency, increase coin earnings, and improve resource management.
π The Roadside Shop: How to Use It Effectively
1. What is the Roadside Shop?
The Roadside Shop (RSS) is a marketplace where players list items for sale and buy from others.
- It unlocks at Level 7.
- You can list up to 10 items at a time (more with upgraded slots).
- Friends, followers, and global players can buy your items.
- You can advertise one item in the Daily Dirt newspaper every 5 minutes for more visibility.
2. Maximizing Profits in the Roadside Shop
Selling items at the right price and time is key to making money fast.
π° Best Pricing Strategy
Item | Base Price | Max Price Strategy |
---|---|---|
Wheat | 3 coins | Always max price (low demand but frequent sales) |
Corn | 7 coins | Max price, good for quick sales |
Sugar/Syrup | High value | Always sell at max price |
Dairy (Butter, Cheese) | High value | Max price, in high demand |
Expansion Materials (Bolts, Nails) | Priceless | Sell at max or trade |
β Always sell items at the maximum price unless you urgently need space.
β Advertise high-demand products like dairy, sugar, and ores.
β Avoid selling rare upgrade materials unless trading.
3. Roadside Shop Tips & Tricks
β Use advertisements wisely β Place high-demand items like sugar, cream, or animal feed in the Daily Dirt.
β Restock at peak times β Players are more active in the morning and evening.
β Watch for good deals β Check other playersβ shops frequently for underpriced items.
β Sell excess crops & goods β This prevents storage overflow and keeps coins flowing.
β Trade smartly β Expansion items (screws, planks, bolts) are valuableβtrade them instead of selling for coins.
π Tom the Delivery Boy: How to Use Him Efficiently
1. Who is Tom & What Does He Do?
- Tom unlocks at Level 14.
- He fetches most items except expansion materials and vouchers.
- You can hire him for free once every 7 days or pay diamonds for more use.
- His service lasts 2 hours per hire.
2. What Should You Use Tom For?
Tom is best used for rare, high-value items that are hard to produce or obtain.
β Best Items to Request from Tom
β Cheese & Butter β Long production times, high demand.
β Sugar & Syrup β Slow production, essential for orders.
β Honey Products β Needed for many high-XP goods.
β Jewelry β High-value for selling or filling boat orders.
β Cotton Fabric β Used in clothes and gift shop orders.
Buildings, products, and pets are three essential aspects of farm expansion and progression in Hay Day.
- Buildings allow players to produce goods, store materials, and expand farm operations.
- Products are items crafted using crops, dairy, and other resources, serving as a primary source of income and XP.
- Pets provide farm bonuses, extra rewards, and add charm to your farm.
Mastering these elements ensures efficient farm management, steady profits, and continuous growth.
π Farm Buildings: Essential Structures & How to Use Them
Buildings in Hay Day fall into different categories:
β Production Buildings β Used to make goods (e.g., Bakery, Dairy).
β Storage Buildings β Store crops, materials, and goods (e.g., Silo, Barn).
β Decorative Buildings β Improve aesthetics (e.g., Pet Houses).
β Town Buildings β Serve visitors and earn rewards (e.g., Diner, Grocery Store).
ποΈ Key Production Buildings & Their Uses
1. Bakery (Unlocks at Level 2)
β Produces: Bread, Cookies, Cornbread, and Pizza.
β Tip: Always keep bread and cookies in stock as they are in frequent demand.
2. Dairy (Unlocks at Level 6)
β Produces: Milk-based products like Butter, Cheese, and Cream.
β Tip: Dairy products take time to makeβkeep them stocked for truck and boat orders.
3. Sugar Mill (Unlocks at Level 7)
β Produces: Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Syrup.
β Tip: Sugar is needed in multiple recipesβproduce it constantly to avoid shortages.
4. Feed Mill (Unlocks at Level 3)
β Produces: Chicken, Pig, Cow, Sheep, and Goat Feed.
β Tip: Ensure you always have enough feed to keep animals producing goods.
5. Loom (Unlocks at Level 17)
β Produces: Wool-based products like Cotton Fabric and Sweaters.
β Tip: Cotton Fabric is highly valuableβkeep it in production at all times.
6. Smelter (Unlocks at Level 24)
β Produces: Gold, Silver, Platinum Bars.
β Tip: Upgrade and use smelters to craft jewelry, which sells for high prices.
7. Jam Maker (Unlocks at Level 35)
β Produces: Apple Jam, Raspberry Jam, Cherry Jam, etc.
β Tip: Jams take time to produce but are valuable in roadside sales.
8. Candy Machine (Unlocks at Level 51)
β Produces: Toffee, Jelly Beans, Chocolates.
β Tip: Candy products take long but sell for high pricesβprioritize production during idle hours.
π Upgrade production buildings by adding extra slotsβthis allows continuous production while you focus on other tasks.
ποΈ Products: What to Make & Sell for Maximum Profits
Best Products to Sell in the Roadside Shop:
β Cheese & Butter β High demand, long production time.
β Sugar & Syrup β Needed for many recipes, always in demand.
β Cotton Fabric β Essential for clothing production.
β Jewelry β Smelted gold and silver bars sell for huge profits.
β Animal Products (Eggs, Bacon, Wool, Milk) β Used in various recipes and orders.
β Sell surplus crops (corn, soybeans, wheat) to free up space.
β Use Tom to get rare products like cheese and syrup for better profits.
πΆπ± Pets: How to Unlock & Take Care of Them
1. What Are Pets & Why Are They Important?
- Pets are animals that provide experience points (XP) when fed.
- They live in Pet Houses and wander around your farm.
- Each pet gives extra XP and rewards daily.
2. Types of Pets & How to Get Them
πΆ Dogs (Unlock at Level 20)
β Types: Retriever, Pinscher, Hound
β Requirements: Purchase using Vouchers (Green, Blue, Purple, Gold)
π± Cats (Unlock at Level 21)
β Types: Tabby, Calico, Maine Coon
β Tip: Requires Cat Housesβplace them for proper care.
π΄ Horses (Unlock at Level 27)
β Types: Standard Horse, Appaloosa, Pinto
β Tip: Horses take up more space but provide large XP boosts.
π Rabbits (Unlock at Level 33)
β Tip: They require Carrot Houses and give frequent XP rewards.
πΎ Taking Care of Pets for XP Bonuses
β Feed pets daily β They generate XP and make your farm lively.
β Upgrade Pet Houses β More pets mean more XP bonuses.
β Use a balanced mix β Having different types of pets maximizes rewards.
π― Final Thoughts: Mastering Buildings, Products & Pets
β Buildings drive your farmβs production β Upgrade them for efficiency.
β Profitable products make farming easier β Focus on high-value goods.
β Pets provide bonus XP β Feed them daily to boost progress.
By optimizing buildings, crafting the best products, and managing pets effectively, youβll create a thriving, profitable farm in Hay Day! ππΎ
π« Avoid using Tom for cheap crops or easily crafted goods.
3. How to Use Tom Like a Pro
β Stack Tomβs Items β Order goods, fill barn storage, and immediately request more before his timer runs out.
β Use Tom before sleeping β Let him work while youβre offline.
β Avoid wasting diamonds β Use Tom strategically when you truly need him.
β Time his hire with events β Get more from him during double-XP or Town events.
π Roadside Shop & Tom: The Ultimate Money-Making Combo
By mastering both the Roadside Shop and Tom, you can generate massive profits:
π Use Tom to get rare goods β Sell them at max price in the Roadside Shop.
π― Final Thoughts
β Roadside Shop = Best way to make coins fast.
β Tom = Best way to get rare, high-demand items.
β Together, they create a powerful profit strategy for your Hay Day farm!
Happy Farming & Happy Selling! πΎπ