Welcome to our guide on how to earn gift cards in Hay Day, the popular mobile farming game that is enjoyed by millions worldwide. Gift cards are a type of in-game currency that can be used to purchase unique items that can help you level up your farming experience. Whether you are an experienced farmer or a newcomer to the game, understanding how to earn gift cards can be tricky.
In this article, we will take a look at what gift cards are on Hay Day and all of the various methods of how you can obtain them in-game. All of the methods in this article are completely free and will cost no real-life money. So let’s get into it and start your journey of collecting gift cards on Hay Day!
What are gift cards on Hay Day?
Gift cards are a type of in-game currency that are used to purchase mystery packages on Hay Day. Mystery packages can contain unique and valuable items that can help to enhance your farm and gaming experience. Mystery packages can come in four types: small mystery packages, medium mystery packages, large mystery packages, and limited-time mystery packages such as mystery deco packages.
Gift cards are unlocked when you reach player level 15 and can be earnt from this point by helping players in a number of different ways.
You can store a maximum of 40 gift cards at any given time, any more than this will need to be spent before collecting anymore. A maximum of 7 gift cards can be awarded to a player on a daily basis. Every player you help will send you a thank you letter which may contain a gift card.
If you want to check how many gift cards you currently have you can do so by pressing on the blue mailbox which is located at the front of your farm next to the newspaper box. This will open the gift catalog where you can swipe to the front page to see how many gift cards you currently have.
How to get gift cards on Hay Day
There are a number of different methods of how you can get gift cards on Hay Day. It is worth stating that receiving a gift card is not guaranteed from performing an action. There is also a limit of a maximum of 7 gift cards that you can receive on a daily basis.
We would recommend trying to help players around 40 times to maximize the chances of receiving a full 7 gift cards the next day.
Reviving Trees, Plants, and Bushes
Reviving any tree, plant, or bush from any other player on Hay Day can result in you getting a gift card. Gift cards will be sent out the following day after the player has sent out a thank you letter for helping them.
To find players that need help reviving trees, plants, or bushes you can use the friend bar at the bottom of the screen and click on the tab that shows the exclamation mark. This will display anyone on your friend’s list or in your neighborhood that needs help. Scan around their farm to find any bushes, plants, or trees that have an exclamation mark located near them. Press on the plant, tree, or bush to revive it.
You can also search the newspaper to find any players that may need help reviving plants, trees, or bushes. It is also worth noting that an exclamation mark does not necessarily mean players have trees, bushes, or plants to revive – it could mean they need help in another way.
Helping players with truck orders
Helping players fulfill truck orders can result in you obtaining gift cards on Hay Day. An exclamation mark will be present above any order that a player has requested help to fill. As well as a potential gift card you will also receive the money and XP listed on the truck order for completing it.
You can also request help specifically with an order with anyone from your neighborhood. This is a useful tool for helping clear truck orders in derbies and special events.
You can also use the same method as we mentioned above by scanning through newspapers to find people that need help completing orders. An exclamation mark will be located on a player’s truck order board if they have requested help.
Helping out with shipment orders
The final method on our list of how to get gift cards on Hay Day is to help other players complete their boat orders. By filling a player’s shipment you will receive a thank you letter the following day which may also contain a gift card.
As well as potentially obtaining gift cards you will also receive any of the money or XP that is shown on the order.
To find shipment orders to help with you can search your friend’s tab by selecting the exclamation mark or in the newspaper. Navigate to the player’s boat and an exclamation mark will be present near the boat if they have requested help.
FAQs
No, gift cards do not expire on Hay Day. There is a maximum limit of 40 gift cards that you can store at once, if you collect more than this you will have to spend them before being able to collect any more.
40 is the maximum amount of gift cards you can store on Hay Day.
7 gift cards are currently the maximum amount of gift cards that you can earn in a day.
Gift cards are used to purchase mystery packages on Hay Day. Mystery packages can contain unique decorations, items, and diamonds.
And there you have it! We hope you have enjoyed reading our guide on how to get gift cards on Hay Day. Using a combination of all of the methods above will be your best bet to boost your gift card balance in-game. All of the methods we have discussed in our article have been tried and tested, and all have been proven to work in providing you with a number of gift cards.
If you would like to check out our article on how to get diamonds on Hay Day click here.
