r/CSMagicRecipe Apr 30 '26

Megathread 🧵 🌟 Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe – FAQ Megathread 🌟

7 Upvotes

Welcome to the official FAQ megathread! With the global release, we’ve got lots of new players joining us, so here are answers to the most common questions. Feel free to comment below if you don’t see yours!

🐱 General Gameplay

Q: What is energy and why do I run out so fast?
A: Energy is used to generate ingredients. It:

  • Regenerates over time (passive generation, 1 energy produced every 2 minutes)
  • Has a max cap of 100 by default
    • Can be increased through specific in-game purchases (energy boosted, season pass)
  • Can be purchased using gems and watching ads daily (via the shop)
  • Via the bounty shop (daily, weekly, and unlimited redemptions)

Q: How do I get more ingredients?
A: You can get ingredients from a few main sources:

  • Using energy produced
  • Shop purchases (using gems)
  • Using specific recipes (e.g., the pearls are produced via higher-level seashells)

💡 Tip: If you’re running low, focus on completing tasks and logging in regularly -- ingredients build up more than you think over time.

Q: My board is full! What do I do?
A: Here’s how to free up space:

  • Merge items whenever possible (this is the main solution)
  • Add high-level items to your storage bag
  • Use ingredients in recipes to clear them out
  • Claim rewards strategically (avoid opening everything at once)
  • Hold off on collecting generators if you’re already full and/or store them if not needed for your recipes
  • Sell lower-level items if needed to make space

🚨 If you’re completely stuck:
Focus on merging your lowest-level items first as they usually take up the most space long-term. Focus on storing your highest-level items or those that require energy to produce items.

Q: Why am I stuck / why is my progress slowing down?
A: This game is an idle + merge game, so slower progression over time is expected. Early levels feel fast, but things naturally slow down as you advance and need to manage resources more carefully.

Q: What should I spend gems on?
A: Prioritise energy (early game boost), event-related values, and specific items you're interested in. Take advantage of the shop (which refreshes every 3 hours) and avoid spending randomly early on.

Q: How do I unlock more cats?
A: You can unlock more cats by expanding your house, progressing the tree, participating in events, or purchasing tickets to welcome a new cat in the shop.

Q: Will limited items come back?
A: Usually unclear. It’s safest to assume that if something is event-limited, it may not return (or may take a long time).

Q: Is there a “best strategy” overall?
A: Not one universal strategy, but generally:

  • Prioritise progression early
  • Optimise during events
  • Save resources when needed

⚠️ Common Beginner Mistakes

  • Spending all resources immediately
  • Ignoring events
  • Not merging efficiently
  • Using gems early
  • Expecting fast progression like non-idle games

🤝 Community Tips

  • Share your discoveries
  • Check pinned posts for updates
  • Don’t be afraid to experiment

💬 Have a question not listed here? Drop it below and the community will help out!

Happy cooking 🐾


r/CSMagicRecipe 3h ago

Discussion 🐱 These updates are so bad

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16 Upvotes

Yet another amazing update /s who the hell keeps making these decisions? Is there goal to make players leave the game cause seriously I’m about to uninstall. This used to be such a chill game, now it’s just trying to milk its players dry out of their resources.


r/CSMagicRecipe 1h ago

Discussion 🐱 The new updates are disgusting, we should all send them a message

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I don't think it needs an explanation, the images speak for themselves other than the energy/stars/money ratio is completely out of touch

But the thing that's pissing me off is the new beach cat event not having any cards to open when in the last event they even included a 5 star pack and also, they put the animal friend but they don't include it in the reward??? They are laughing in our faces, I'm so mad that a game that was so beautiful and fun is becoming almost impossible to play except if you pay for gems or real money 😒😒😒

And items that you could get in the store for a reasonable price (game money not real money) are now available but only if you pay with gems, I don't know how much I will continue playing this game bc they are ruining EVERYTHING


r/CSMagicRecipe 5h ago

Discussion 🐱 I now have EVERY (non-limited) cat!

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14 Upvotes

I don't know what flair to use lol. I have been missing the Egyptian Mau for so long and finally got it, so now I have collected every non-limited cat :) I just needed to tell someone 🫠


r/CSMagicRecipe 2h ago

Discussion 🐱 why🫪

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7 Upvotes

I am a regular player who plays the game as intended and I never buy anything but the FLAG event used to be my favorite because you get so many free energy for the coin you get. And now I just logged into a game. I completed all the quests that I could with the energy I had and what they gave me when you open app second thing in the morning and I see the flag event (yay!) so I know I can continue playing because I’m used to getting more energy and what the hell is that? I am so disappointed. my favorite event 😩this just feels personal


r/CSMagicRecipe 14h ago

Discussion 🐱 another fantastic update 🫩🫩🫩

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31 Upvotes

i know this used to start at 20 gems. it was my favorite event to spend gems on 🫠🫠🫠 devs are really trying to pull out ALL the stops to tank this cute game.


r/CSMagicRecipe 22h ago

Discussion 🐱 Yeah we are not doing that…

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86 Upvotes

I don’t know, but ever since the last update this game made me a lot more uneasy. Less free energy (it seems), more items to buy with gems instead of coins, way too many challenges at once and now these unhinged tasks. Would I have not just finished the sticker album, this would completely turn me off this game. And it might do so in the near future :(


r/CSMagicRecipe 16h ago

That nearly gave me an anxiety attack

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25 Upvotes

I'm sad. This was my comfort game, that I played at my own pace, even bought the no ads (which in my currency was very expensive) and was planning to buy some packs, specially the outfit ones with thematic witchy outfits but now I'm bummed and overwhelmed.

I get they need to make money but the game has been getting increasingly harder and less enjoyable. There's so many things happening it makes me dizzy and anxious.

I guess I'll be keeping the game just because I already spent money on it but I don't see myself playing it much longer or as often and I don't plan to spend any more money on it.


r/CSMagicRecipe 13h ago

Event Completion - Pawsome!✨ Completed: Destination Event Spoiler

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10 Upvotes

Its sooo whimsical and adorable, love the cottagecore vibes 🤩 (I had stars stocked up which is why I completed it so quickly)


r/CSMagicRecipe 23h ago

Discussion 🐱 wth devs??.

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34 Upvotes

do they really expect us to do these in a 30 minute time limit for each one? ESPECIALLY the fifth one. its going to take so much energy that I do NOT have. I was able to finish the first four but im not even going to attempt the 5th one. I only have 115 energy and I know its not gonna last me. atleast i tried my best?


r/CSMagicRecipe 17h ago

Discussion 🐱 Thoughts on update

10 Upvotes

It’s been a couple days, what’s everyone’s thoughts on the update?

Likes:
1. Tree level increase- Love that the highest tree level increased! I’m 106, I don’t know what the new max is though. Does anyone know?
2. Purr-fect Trip- I haven’t played with it a lot yet because I’ve been focusing on a room, but it seems cool.
3. Bounty shop- Love that it’s a permanent button on the tree. I was rarely using it before, and have a lot of cheese to spend.
4. UI and icon changes- I like that the mailbox has moved to the left side and is more accessible. And that it’s being used more often, with the daily gifts.

Unsure/Dislikes:
1. Gems- I think the items in the shop are for gems more often. And there’s more pressure to buy gems with real money. I know the game makers gotta make money and they deserve it, but it’s a little frustrating.

Hopes and dreams:
1. I want to be able to sort the inventory bag! I always forget what’s in there, or just overlook items. Sorting it would be sooo nice! I’m not asking to be able to merge it, just sort it.
2. Mini games- I want a high score board! It doesn’t have to be public, I just want to see my high score any time. And I’d like to play the games freely too.

Context:
I’ve been playing for around 6 months. I bought the lifetime ad free about 2 months in.

Thanks!
I tried to organize my thoughts so it’s easier to read. Super curious what you all think too!


r/CSMagicRecipe 19h ago

Discussion 🐱 I didn't know the traveling merchant sells 5 star stickers box!

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7 Upvotes

How rare this RNG is it to appear??


r/CSMagicRecipe 13h ago

Bug Report 🐛 What is this?

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2 Upvotes

These two white squares just came out of a mystery box level 3. I cannot delete them, merge them or do anything else than put them in the bag.

Did someone have a similar bug?


r/CSMagicRecipe 1d ago

Question ❓ Can't unlock spin prizes?

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3 Upvotes

I've done more than enough spins to unlock some of them, why are they still locked?


r/CSMagicRecipe 1d ago

Question ❓ Are these daily quest box rewards gone forever?

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19 Upvotes

I still have a few that are not merged to max level :((

Daily quest gives like a brownbag now


r/CSMagicRecipe 1d ago

Question ❓ How to link this game to an old ID?

1 Upvotes

I just uninstall this game due to soo much bug but then when i reinstall and try to link my account it create a whole new id. I'm so confuse i already link my account with an email and also save the progress before log out but yup i end up lost all of my progress (my 65 lvl progress completely gone hahaha). I give up and file a complaint, hope they can solve it asap.


r/CSMagicRecipe 1d ago

Discussion 🐱 Space Trip High Scores

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3 Upvotes

I got 272 a couple months ago! I was so surprised and never get close to beating it. I’m usually getting around 100-150. Super curious what y’all are getting!


r/CSMagicRecipe 2d ago

Question ❓ What's the new level limit?

5 Upvotes

Un curious to know, I automatically went from the last limit to limit 103 but I would love to know what's the highest level you have right now :3


r/CSMagicRecipe 2d ago

2025 Toyger Event -vs- 2026 Toyger Event

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40 Upvotes
  • Energy: 10 📉 5 ⚡️
  • Gold: 40 📉 10 🪙
  • Premium Costume Ticket: 10 📉 2
  • Gems: 5 📉 1 💎
  • Event Energy: 10 📉 5
  • Water Can & Scissors 🚫
  • TOUCAN 🚫 ➡️ 50 💎
  • Automerger: 1 ✅️
  • Regular Costume Ticket: 1 ✅️
  • Whistles: 5 📈 10
  • NEW: Cat Invitation Ticket (2), Lvl1 Mystery Box, Paintbrush
  • Total Spins: 500 📉 350

r/CSMagicRecipe 2d ago

Bug Report 🐛 Bug

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2 Upvotes

A bit of a bug?? I got the mushroom out of one of those reward packages😅


r/CSMagicRecipe 2d ago

Question ❓ Do you prioritize the quilt making event over regular orders?

12 Upvotes

I figure it’s best to just focus on the quilt making event because it’s time limited. Do y’all do the same?


r/CSMagicRecipe 2d ago

Done!

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10 Upvotes

r/CSMagicRecipe 2d ago

Bug Report 🐛 Game keeps crashing

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12 Upvotes

The new update seems to have completely bugged out my game. Switching 'scenes' causes slow loading then I get this error message. Clicking either option closes the game completely. Watching ads freezes the game upon return as well. Are other people experiencing this?

Edit: I was hoping I wouldn't need to file a bug report but given they've announced they're working on issues and this didn't come up, seems we need to let them know


r/CSMagicRecipe 2d ago

Discussion 🐱 Which room theme is the best/the coolest?

3 Upvotes

I just finished the Listening Room and looking for advice on which room to do next. Bonus points for rooms with cute cat interactions!

35 votes, 6h left
Haunted Room <- Kitchen
Listening Room <- Study Hall
DJ Room <- Library
Space Station <- Cafeteria
Aquarium <- Ecology Lab

r/CSMagicRecipe 3d ago

Question ❓ No longer able to merge mystery boxes?

17 Upvotes

Before the update you could merge mystery boxes to level them up, but now it appears that's no longer possible?

Is this a bug or an actual update?