Find Hidden Platforms and Shortcuts
Explore Thoroughly
After completing a hexagon room normally, return and explore more carefully. Look for platforms hidden behind trees, inside stone structures, or partially obscured by the biome's natural features. Wooden villages and stone castles often have interior routes that bypass longer exterior jumps.
Check Vertical Spaces
Don't assume you can only move horizontally. Look up at overhanging cliffs and down into valleys—shortcuts often exist in the vertical dimension. Cherry blossom forests and glowing caves may have platforms at different heights that create alternative paths.
Test Unconventional Routes
Try jumping to areas that seem off the main path. Some courses reward exploration with faster routes. If you reach a dead end, backtrack and try a different direction. The hexagon's tall walls define the boundaries, but everything within them is fair game.
Mark Your Discoveries
Once you find a shortcut, practice it until it's reliable. Shortcuts often require precise jumps or specific approach angles—muscle memory makes them faster on repeat attempts. Share your findings with other players to help them optimize their times.