- Cut all the Grass playthrough runs on one loop: mow, earn cash, upgrade, unlock, repeat.
- Mower tier upgrades should be your first purchase at every stage — always before cosmetics.
- New areas pay more: unlock the next zone as soon as your mower can handle its grass.
- Chapter 2 expects strong equipment: finish Chapter 1 upgrades before entering.
- Secret ending requires 100% completion: every zone mowed, every secret found.
Playthrough Overview: How a Cut all the Grass Run Works
A full Cut all the Grass playthrough follows a simple but compounding loop. You start in the Starting Yard with a basic mower, earn cash for every blade cut, and reinvest that cash into stronger mowers and new yard sections. Each unlock raises your earning rate, which funds the next unlock — the faster you cycle the loop, the faster you finish.
The map breaks into distinct areas, each with its own unlock condition and payout level:
| Area | Unlock Condition | Grass Value | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Yard | Available from the start | Low | Tutorial, leave early |
| Backyard Expansion | Clear the Starting Yard | Low-Medium | First real farming zone |
| Locked Garden Section | Story progression | Medium | Dense grass, hidden collectibles |
| Overgrown Field | Mid-game chapters | High | Best mid-game cash per minute |
| Secret Areas | Exploration and secrets | Varies | Required for secret ending |
| Final Story Zone | End of story | Highest | Ending trigger, full clear required |
Never hoard cash. A mower upgrade or area unlock pays for itself quickly because faster cutting compounds — money sitting in your wallet earns nothing.
Early Game: The Starter Yard Phase
The opening hour of the playthrough sets your pace. Cut grass in straight back-and-forth lines around spawn so no patches are missed, and check the shop after every few passes. Even a small early upgrade multiplies how fast you clear grass.
Mow the starting patch
Cut the grass directly around spawn in straight lines. Early grass pays little per blade, but consistent passes build your first cash stack quickly.
Buy the first mower upgrade
Prioritize mower tier before anything else. A stronger mower cuts wider paths and taller grass, raising cash per pass immediately.
Add cutting power
Increase grass cut per second next. This directly raises both clearing speed and cash earned on every route.
Unlock the Backyard Expansion
Spend cash on the first new area as soon as affordable. New zones pay far more than the starter yard, so the unlock quickly pays for itself.
Don't save for late-game equipment from the start. Early mower tiers are stepping stones — buy them, use them, and move on. Skipping upgrades to hoard cash slows your entire run.
Mid Game: Upgrades and Best Value Purchases
By mid game, yards get wider and grass gets tougher, so purchase order matters. These upgrade categories drive your progress, ranked by value:
| Upgrade Category | Effect | Priority | When to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mower Tier | Stronger mower, wider cut path | High | First purchase whenever affordable |
| Cutting Power | More grass cut per second, handles tall grass | High | Early and often |
| Cash Multiplier | Boosts cash per blade cut | High | Whenever offered |
| Cut Width / Size | Wider strip cut per pass | Medium-High | Great in open yards, pair with speed |
| Speed | Faster movement across the yard | Medium | After cutting power, once yards grow |
| Area Unlocks | Opens higher-value grass zones | High | When your mower can handle the new zone |
Mower Tier First
- Highest single impact
- Unlocks tougher grass
- Buy at every opportunity
Multipliers Scale Best
- Boosts everything else
- Best long-term investment
- Never skip when offered
Cosmetics Last
- No cutting benefit
- Fun, not functional
- Buy after core upgrades
If you can clear a full yard in one uninterrupted route without backtracking for missed patches, your upgrade order is working. If you're circling back constantly, invest in cut width before anything else.
Chapter 2 Playthrough Route
Chapter 2 keeps the core loop but expects you to arrive prepared. The new grass is tougher and pays more, so a weak mower will drag your run to a crawl. Follow this route:
Prepare before entering
Finish clearing Chapter 1 areas and upgrade your mower as far as cash allows before crossing into Chapter 2.
Enter and pay the unlock
Locate the Chapter 2 entrance or portal, pay the unlock cost, and read the new objectives that appear — they guide the chapter's main goals.
Clear the opening yards fully
Fully mow the first new yards. The higher-value grass here funds your next round of upgrades faster than any earlier zone.
Complete objectives in order
Chapter 2 introduces new mechanics and objectives. Many unlock further areas and rewards, so complete them sequentially rather than skipping.
Progress through locked zones in sequence
Don't skip ahead — earlier areas fund the upgrades you need for the tougher later ones.
Finish the final objectives
Clear the final yard and complete remaining objectives to finish the chapter. Check for missed objectives along the way.
Sequence matters more than speed in Chapter 2. Each zone is tuned for the mower tier you can afford after clearing the previous one, so out-of-order progress usually wastes cash.
Secret Ending: 100% Completion Route
The secret ending replaces the normal ending once you achieve full completion. Treat secrets as mandatory content, not optional extras. Here's what a completion run requires:
| Requirement | What to Do | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| All story chapters | Finish every main chapter | Foundation for all area unlocks |
| Every yard section at 100% | Check the grass meter per zone, revisit skips | Required for true ending |
| All hidden areas | Find concealed openings, unusual grass patterns | Count toward completion |
| All secrets and events | Investigate odd objects and strange occurrences | Often tied to lore and the ending |
| Full mower upgrades | Buy every upgrade with collected resources | May gate access to hidden zones |
| Return to final area | Revisit the final story location | Triggers the secret ending |
Secret Ending Checklist:
- Complete every main story chapter
- Mow every yard section to 100%
- Discover all hidden and secret areas
- Investigate every unusual event while mowing
- Purchase all mower upgrades
- Return to the final area to trigger the secret ending
Rushing the final chapter can skip entire secret areas. Before finishing, double-check every zone's completion percentage, revisit newly opened sections, and scan for grass that looks different from the rest.
FAQ
Q: How long is a full Cut all the Grass playthrough?
A normal story playthrough depends heavily on how consistently you reinvest cash into mower upgrades. A completionist run targeting the secret ending takes considerably longer, since every zone must reach 100% and all secrets must be found.
Q: What should I buy first in a Cut all the Grass playthrough?
Always buy the next mower tier first. Mower tiers raise cutting power and cut width together, which increases cash earned per pass more than any other single upgrade. Multipliers are the next priority whenever offered.
Q: Can I skip areas and go straight to high-value zones?
It's not recommended. Earlier areas fund the mower upgrades you need to clear tougher grass efficiently, and skipping zones can block 100% completion required for the secret ending.
Q: How do I unlock the secret ending?
Finish all story chapters, mow every section of the yard to 100%, find every hidden area and secret discovery, fully upgrade your mower, then return to the final story location. The game recognizes full completion and unlocks the secret ending instead of the normal one.