Beginner Guide
Complete beginner walkthrough for Build a Base and Steal. Learn the basics of pet rolling, base building, and raiding in your first session.
Introduction
Welcome to Build a Base and Steal! This beginner guide covers everything you need to know for your first session - from rolling your first pets to building your first base. The core gameplay loop involves collecting pets that generate passive income, building defenses to protect them, and raiding other players to steal valuable pets. Master this cycle to become the ultimate base builder and raider.
First Session Roadmap
| Step | Action | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roll initial pets with starter cash | Highest |
| 2 | Build simple base around pets | High |
| 3 | Wait for offline income accumulation | Medium |
| 4 | Roll for better pets with accumulated cash | High |
| 5 | Upgrade base defenses | Medium |
Core Mechanics
Start by using your initial cash to roll for pets. Even common pets generate income, so build a collection quickly. Place pets in a simple base layout - just walls around them initially. As income accumulates, reinvest in rolling for rarer pets and improving your base defense. The key is balancing progression between pet quality and base security.
Advantages
Following this roadmap gives you a strong foundation for long-term success. Early focus on building a diverse pet collection and basic defense prevents common beginner mistakes. Understanding the core cycle early accelerates progression and makes the game more enjoyable.
Challenges
New players often focus too much on rolling and neglect defense, making them easy raid targets. Others over-invest in defense too early, slowing pet collection. Finding the right balance takes practice and experimentation with different strategies.
Quick Tips
Prioritize pet collection over complex defense early
Check for free codes before spending cash
Log in regularly to collect offline income