Tournaments in Idle Planet Miner offer valuable opportunities for additional resource stars, gems, and long-term progression benefits. Success often hinges on planning, timing, and knowing exactly when to push and when to reset. This guide’s checklist will help you prepare, execute, and finish strong — and if you’re new to the game, check out our beginner tips and tricks guide to build a solid foundation before your first big event.
Tournament Preparation Checklist
One Day Before
- Save gems for boosts.
- Check the in-game calendar for the upcoming tournament rules.
- Clear any long-running projects in your main galaxy — this allows you to focus entirely on the event.
Tournament Start (Hour 0–2)
- Log in immediately when the tournament begins.
- Push early upgrades and miners to gain fast momentum.
- Use small boosts if available — early gains compound quickly.
During the Tournament
- Log in frequently in short bursts to keep production flowing.
- Prestige strategically for maximum scoring efficiency.
- Keep miners, crafters, and projects consistently active toward scoring objectives.
Final Hours
- Check your rank and compare reward tiers — knowing where you stand helps you optimize your final pushes.
- Use leftover boosts or gems to push up a reward tier if you’re close.
- Stay active until the end — leaderboards often shift in the final moments.
Final Thoughts
A well-prepared strategy often separates top-tier tournament players from the rest. By saving resources ahead, maximizing early-game momentum, and staying engaged right up to the last second, you set yourself up for strong placements and rich rewards.
Tournaments are just one piece of the bigger Idle Planet Miner puzzle. For more depth on long-term mechanics, see our guide on colonization and why colonies are essential for growth, or learn how debris fields and the debris scanner can supercharge your crafting efficiency. Each of these systems works together with tournaments to boost your overall progression.