Stage Guide & Information

Complete guide to all Hill Climb Racing stages including unlock costs, difficulty ratings, terrain types, and recommended vehicles for each map.

Complete Stage Database

Hill Climb Racing features 9 unique stages, each with distinct terrain challenges and optimal vehicle choices. Understanding each stage’s characteristics is key to maximizing your performance and coin earnings.

Stage Progression Guide

Countryside

Unlock Cost: Free (Starting Stage)
Difficulty: ⭐ Easy
Terrain Type: Rolling hills, moderate slopes, smooth surfaces

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Gentle hills with predictable patterns
  • Few obstacles or hazards
  • Long stretches for building speed
  • Occasional small jumps

Best Vehicles:

  1. Jeep - Perfect for beginners, balanced stats
  2. Race Car - Maximum speed for distance records
  3. Super Offroad - Excellent all-around performance

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐ (Good for early game)

Pro Tips:

  • Use full throttle on downhill sections
  • Build momentum before uphill climbs
  • Perfect for learning game mechanics
  • Great for testing new vehicles

Desert

Unlock Cost: 10,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Medium
Terrain Type: Steep dunes, soft sand, sharp inclines

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Very steep sand dunes
  • Soft surfaces that slow you down
  • Sharp angle changes
  • Risk of getting stuck on climbs

Best Vehicles:

  1. Monster Truck - Excellent grip and climbing power
  2. Tank - Maximum stability on steep slopes
  3. Super Offroad - Balanced performance

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐⭐ (Good mid-game option)

Pro Tips:

  • Maintain momentum on uphill sections
  • Use full throttle on steep climbs
  • Brake before sharp descents
  • Upgrade suspension for better landings

Arctic

Unlock Cost: 20,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Medium
Terrain Type: Icy surfaces, deep snow, slippery slopes

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Extremely slippery ice surfaces
  • Deep snow that reduces speed
  • Unpredictable traction
  • Frequent sliding

Best Vehicles:

  1. Snowmobile - Designed specifically for snow/ice
  2. Monster Truck - High grip compensates for ice
  3. Tank - Maximum stability prevents sliding

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐ (Moderate)

Pro Tips:

  • Gentle throttle control is essential
  • Anticipate slides and adjust early
  • Tires upgrade is crucial here
  • Practice smooth braking techniques

Highway

Unlock Cost: 30,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐ Easy
Terrain Type: Smooth roads, long stretches, gentle curves

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Very smooth asphalt surfaces
  • Long flat sections
  • Gentle hills and curves
  • Few obstacles

Best Vehicles:

  1. Race Car - Maximum speed advantage
  2. Super Offroad - Great all-around choice
  3. Dune Buggy - Good speed and control

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐⭐ (Excellent for distance runs)

Pro Tips:

  • Maintain maximum speed throughout
  • Perfect for speed-focused vehicles
  • Great for practicing throttle control
  • Ideal for distance record attempts

Cave

Unlock Cost: 50,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ Hard
Terrain Type: Uneven ground, low ceilings, tight spaces

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Very uneven rocky surfaces
  • Low ceiling limits jump height
  • Tight spaces require precision
  • Frequent obstacles

Best Vehicles:

  1. Tank - Maximum stability in tight spaces
  2. Monster Truck - High grip for rocky terrain
  3. Super Offroad - Balanced for technical driving

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐ (Challenging but rewarding)

Pro Tips:

  • Slow and steady wins here
  • Avoid big jumps due to low ceiling
  • 4WD upgrade is essential
  • Focus on control over speed

Moon

Unlock Cost: 100,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard
Terrain Type: Low gravity, crater-filled, floating physics

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Extremely low gravity environment
  • Long airtime on every jump
  • Craters and uneven surfaces
  • Completely different physics

Best Vehicles:

  1. Motocross Bike - Best for low gravity control
  2. Moon Lander - Specifically designed for Moon
  3. Jeep - Surprisingly effective with practice

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Best in game!)

Pro Tips:

  • Gentle throttle control is CRITICAL
  • Rotate in air to control landings
  • This is the best coin farming stage
  • Master this for maximum earnings
  • See our dedicated Moon Stage Guide for details

Volcano

Unlock Cost: 150,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard
Terrain Type: Rocky slopes, lava pools, extreme heat

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Very steep rocky inclines
  • Lava pools (instant death)
  • Unstable volcanic rocks
  • Extreme elevation changes

Best Vehicles:

  1. Monster Truck - Power through obstacles
  2. Super Offroad - Excellent climbing ability
  3. Tank - Stability on steep slopes

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐⭐ (High risk, high reward)

Pro Tips:

  • Avoid lava pools at all costs
  • Strong engine needed for steep climbs
  • Suspension crucial for rough landings
  • High-risk but good coin potential

Beach

Unlock Cost: 75,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Medium
Terrain Type: Soft sand, water sections, beach obstacles

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Soft sand reduces speed
  • Water sections affect traction
  • Beach obstacles and debris
  • Mixed terrain types

Best Vehicles:

  1. Dune Buggy - Designed for sandy terrain
  2. Motocross Bike - Light and agile
  3. Snowmobile - Good grip on sand

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐⭐ (Good variety)

Pro Tips:

  • Maintain momentum through sand
  • Water sections require careful throttle
  • Good balance of challenge and reward
  • Fun stage for casual play

Alien Planet

Unlock Cost: 200,000 coins
Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extreme
Terrain Type: Bizarre physics, unpredictable terrain, alien obstacles

Terrain Characteristics:

  • Completely unpredictable physics
  • Strange gravity variations
  • Alien obstacles and hazards
  • Most challenging terrain in game

Best Vehicles:

  1. Super Offroad - Best all-around for chaos
  2. Monster Truck - Stability helps survive
  3. Tank - Maximum control in chaos

Coin Farming Potential: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Expert players only)

Pro Tips:

  • Expect the unexpected
  • Requires mastery of all game mechanics
  • Highest skill ceiling in game
  • Practice on easier stages first
  • Very rewarding for experienced players

Stage Unlock Strategy

Early Game Priority (0-50,000 coins)

  1. Countryside (Free) - Master the basics
  2. Desert (10,000) - Learn hill climbing
  3. Arctic (20,000) - Practice control

Mid Game Priority (50,000-150,000 coins)

  1. Highway (30,000) - Easy coin farming
  2. Cave (50,000) - Technical skill development
  3. Beach (75,000) - Variety and fun

Late Game Priority (150,000+ coins)

  1. Moon (100,000) - BEST COIN FARMING!
  2. Volcano (150,000) - Advanced challenge
  3. Alien Planet (200,000) - Ultimate test

Optimal Unlock Order

Recommended Path:

  1. Countryside (Free) → Farm until 100,000 coins
  2. Moon (100,000) → Master this for maximum earnings
  3. Desert (10,000) → Variety and practice
  4. Highway (30,000) → Easy distance runs
  5. Arctic (20,000) → Control practice
  6. Beach (75,000) → Fun and variety
  7. Cave (50,000) → Technical skills
  8. Volcano (150,000) → Advanced challenge
  9. Alien Planet (200,000) → Final frontier

Why Moon Second?

  • Best coin-per-minute ratio in the game
  • Unlock cost pays for itself quickly
  • Essential for efficient progression
  • Mastering Moon accelerates everything else

Stage-Specific Strategies

For Maximum Distance

  • Best Stages: Countryside, Highway, Moon
  • Best Vehicles: Race Car, Motocross Bike
  • Focus: Speed and momentum management

For Maximum Coins

  • Best Stages: Moon, Volcano, Alien Planet
  • Best Vehicles: Motocross Bike, Super Offroad
  • Focus: Survival and consistency

For Skill Development

  • Best Stages: Cave, Arctic, Desert
  • Best Vehicles: Tank, Monster Truck
  • Focus: Control and precision

For Fun and Variety

  • Best Stages: Beach, Highway, Countryside
  • Best Vehicles: Any fully upgraded vehicle
  • Focus: Experimentation and enjoyment

Terrain Type Analysis

Smooth Terrain (Countryside, Highway)

  • Advantage: High speed potential
  • Challenge: Maintaining control at speed
  • Best Stats: Speed, Acceleration

Steep Terrain (Desert, Volcano)

  • Advantage: Exciting gameplay
  • Challenge: Climbing without flipping
  • Best Stats: Engine, 4WD

Slippery Terrain (Arctic, Beach)

  • Advantage: Unique physics
  • Challenge: Traction management
  • Best Stats: Tires, Grip

Technical Terrain (Cave, Alien Planet)

  • Advantage: Skill-based rewards
  • Challenge: Requires mastery
  • Best Stats: Stability, Suspension

Low Gravity (Moon)

  • Advantage: Massive coin potential
  • Challenge: Completely different physics
  • Best Stats: Suspension, Control

Common Stage Mistakes

❌ Unlocking Stages Too Early

Problem: Spending coins before ready Solution: Max out Countryside first, save for Moon

❌ Wrong Vehicle Choice

Problem: Using speed vehicles on technical stages Solution: Match vehicle strengths to terrain type

❌ Ignoring Stage Mechanics

Problem: Same strategy on all stages Solution: Adapt playstyle to each stage’s unique features

❌ Skipping Moon Stage

Problem: Missing best coin farming opportunity Solution: Prioritize Moon unlock and mastery

❌ Rushing to Alien Planet

Problem: Not ready for extreme difficulty Solution: Master all other stages first

Stage Progression Checklist

Beginner (First 10 hours)

  • Reach 1,000m on Countryside
  • Unlock Desert
  • Unlock Arctic
  • Upgrade Jeep to level 10

Intermediate (10-30 hours)

  • Unlock Moon
  • Reach 2,000m on Moon
  • Unlock Highway and Beach
  • Buy and upgrade Motocross Bike

Advanced (30+ hours)

  • Master Moon stage (5,000m+)
  • Unlock all stages
  • Reach 10,000m on any stage
  • Max out Super Offroad

Remember: Each stage offers unique challenges and rewards. Don’t rush through unlocks – take time to master each stage’s mechanics for maximum enjoyment and efficiency!