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Complete obby course walkthroughs for Speed Monkey Escape — tips for hard jumps, shortcuts, fastest routes, and secret shard-locked courses.

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Course Types
Shard-locked
Secret Courses
Secret Courses
Best for Coins

Introduction

Obby courses are where you put your speed to the test in Speed Monkey Escape. Each course type offers different obstacles, rewards, and difficulty levels — from beginner-friendly wall jumps to secret shard-locked courses with the highest payouts. Mastering obby courses is essential for earning coins, finding shards, and completing speed challenges.

Obby Course Types & Rewards

Course TypeDifficultyRewardsAccess
Beginner CoursesEasyLow coins, starter speed XPAlways open
Intermediate CoursesMediumModerate coins, jump XPSpeed threshold
Advanced CoursesHardHigh coins, secret shortcutsSpecific tail required
Secret CoursesExtremeBest coins in gameShard unlock required

Course Breakdown

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All Obby Courses

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Walkthrough for every obby course including secret shard-locked courses

Courses4+ course types
SecretsShard-locked courses

Core Mechanics

Obby courses come in 4 main types: Beginner courses (simple wall jumps, low coin rewards), Intermediate courses (longer sequences, moderate rewards), Advanced courses (precise timing required, high rewards), and Secret courses (unlocked by shards, best payouts in the game). Each course has a start and finish line, and completing courses faster earns bonus coins. Some courses contain hidden shortcuts that require specific tail abilities to access.

Advantages

Obby courses are where you earn coins and test your speed. Each course type offers different rewards and challenges, from beginner-friendly jumps to secret shard-locked courses with the best payouts.

Challenges

Obby courses can become repetitive after multiple runs, as the layouts are fixed with no procedural generation. The hardest courses require near-perfect execution with very little margin for error, which can be frustrating. Secret courses locked behind shards create a barrier for completionists who struggle with the shard hunt, and the fastest routes often require specific tail abilities that F2P players may not have.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many obby courses are in Speed Monkey Escape?+
There are currently 4+ main course types in Speed Monkey Escape: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Secret courses. Secret courses are unlocked by collecting specific shards and offer the highest coin rewards in the game. The developer adds new courses with updates, so the total number continues to grow.
What tail is best for obby courses?+
The Wind Tail is the best obby tail for most players because its double-height jump ability lets you skip sections and reach shortcuts that other tails cannot access. For experienced players with Rebirth 3+, the Shadow Tail's dash-through ability is excellent for speedrunning courses. The Rainbow Tail (Rebirth 5) combines all abilities for ultimate obby dominance.
Are there shortcuts in obby courses?+
Yes! Most advanced and secret courses contain hidden shortcuts that require specific tail abilities to access. Wind Tail's double jump can reach elevated platforms, Fire Tail's speed trail lets you maintain momentum across gaps, and Shadow Tail can dash through certain obstacles. Learning these shortcuts is essential for leaderboard times and maximum coin earnings.

Quick Tips

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Learn the shortcut routes for each course — most advanced courses have 2-3 hidden paths that require specific tail abilities. The Wind Tail's double-jump reveals elevated shortcuts, and the Shadow Tail's dash lets you skip entire sections.

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Focus on completing courses without falling before trying to speedrun. Clean completion earns consistent coins, while risky speedrun attempts that end in failure waste time. Once you can complete a course 90%+ of the time, start optimizing your route for faster times.

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Secret courses unlocked by shards have the highest coin-per-minute rewards in the game. Prioritize collecting the shards that unlock these courses — they pay for themselves within hours of repeated farming and provide the best progression path for earning tail and upgrade coins.

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