Sled Surfers looks simple on the surface, but there are a few tricks that completely change how fast you progress. Once you understand how the chest system and upgrades work, the game becomes much smoother and far less grindy.
Sled Surfers Beginner Guide Wiki – Progress Fast & Earn Coins
Here is how to play it the smart way.
Turn Off Ads for Peaceful Grinding
If you play in airplane mode, all forced ads disappear.
You will still see optional ad rewards, but you won’t be interrupted mid-run.
Just remember: airplane mode also disables free bonus ad videos, so use it when you want calm grinding sessions.
The Blue Chest Is Your Real Income Source
The Blue Chest is the most important part of the game.
- It unlocks every 15 minutes
- It gives a large amount of coins
- You can triple the reward with an ad (when online)
If you ever feel stuck and runs are giving low coins, stop running and just open the blue chest every 15 minutes. This alone can carry your upgrades.
Income Upgrade
There are three main upgrades:
- Slingshot
- Sled
- Income
All three increase chest rewards, but Income affects it the most.
When in doubt:
Upgrade Income first.
This single upgrade speeds up your entire progression.
Smart Upgrade Flow
When you finally run out of coins and the game asks for gems to continue upgrading:
- Go watch free gem ads
- Buy a few income upgrades
- Restart the game
- The upgrade will go back to costing coins instead of gems
This lets you push your income higher without wasting gems.
How to Get Further in Each Run
- Always take ramps — they give speed boosts and extra airtime coins
- Avoid sharp steering — hard turns slow you down
- Only move when avoiding obstacles or chasing quest coins
Let your sled glide naturally as much as possible.
Characters Are Cosmetic Only
Characters do not affect gameplay.
Buy them only if you want visual variety.
Never waste gems on one-time rocket boosts — they give no permanent progress.
Daily Tasks
Tap the checklist icon to complete daily tasks for gems.
These refresh daily and are one of the best free gem sources.
