Junimo Magic: Conquering Community Center Bundles Room by Room

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The Community Center in Stardew Valley represents the game’s most intricate quest system, demanding organization, planning, and a comprehensive understanding of the game’s mechanics. **If you’re looking to complete your bundles efficiently or struggling with a specific room, This practical guide breaks down everything about bundles - from basic concepts to advanced strategies - ensuring you’ll transform that dilapidated building into a thriving community hub in record time.

Understanding the Bundle System

The Community Center is more than just a collection quest - it’s your gateway to unlocking Stardew Valley’s most valuable features and rewarding content. This building becomes accessible after your fifth day in Pelican Town, when Mayor Lewis shows you around the abandoned structure. After witnessing the magical Junimos (forest spirits) and receiving a golden scroll, you’ll begin your journey to restore the Center room by room.

What Are Bundles and Why They Matter

![GIF of a player interacting with a golden scroll bundle interface](bundle-interface. donate through golden scrolls located in different rooms of the Community Center. Each bundle requires specific items - from seasonal crops to rare fish, mining resources to artisan goods. When you complete a bundle, you receive an immediate reward, and when you complete all bundles in a room, you unlock a major town improvement or farm feature.

The Junimos organize their requests into six distinct rooms:

Crafts Room - Primarily foraging items and natural resources
Pantry - Farming crops, animal products, and artisan goods
Fish Tank - Fish from various water bodies and fishing conditions
Boiler Room - Mining resources and adventure guild items
Bulletin Board - Miscellaneous items showcasing various skills
Vault - Pure cash deposits of varying amounts

Completing bundles matters for several critical reasons:

Unlocks essential gameplay features - Greenhouse, minecarts, desert access
Provides valuable rewards - Tools, machines, seeds, and crafting materials
Increases town reputation - Completing the Community Center earns you the Stardew Hero trophy
Grants achievement progress - “Local Legend” achievement for completing all bundles
Creates satisfying gameplay loop - Provides structure and goals beyond farming

Community Center vs. Joja Route: What to Choose

Feature	Community Center Route	Joja Route
Cost	Item collection (time investment)	135,000g total (money investment)
Rewards	Individual bundle rewards + room rewards	Room rewards only (no bundle rewards)
Town Aesthetics	Restored Community Center	JojaMart becomes a warehouse
Difficulty	Requires planning and diverse gameplay	Simple but expensive purchases
Achievement	“Local Legend” achievement	“Joja Co. Member Of The Year” achievement
Access to Movie Theater	Complete Community Center	Purchase for 500,000g after other purchases
Sentimental Value	Townspeople appreciate your efforts	Mostly neutral reactions

While the Joja route offers simplified convenience (just pay gold to unlock features), it bypasses many game mechanics and learning opportunities. The Community Center route forces you to engage with every aspect of the game - farming, foraging, fishing, mining, cooking, and animal husbandry. For most players, especially new ones, the Community Center route provides a more rewarding and educational experience.

That said, the Joja route does have advantages for specific playstyles:

Players focused solely on minmaxing profit
Those replaying who have already completed the Center previously
Players who strongly dislike certain gameplay aspects (like fishing)
Speed-oriented playthroughs where time efficiency is paramount

Bundle Rewards and Room Benefits

Each bundle you complete grants an immediate reward, while completing all bundles in a room unlocks a major community improvement. Understanding these rewards helps prioritize your efforts.

Individual Bundle Rewards:

Room	Bundle	Reward
Crafts Room	Spring Foraging	30 Spring Seeds
Crafts Room	Summer Foraging	30 Summer Seeds
Crafts Room	Fall Foraging	30 Fall Seeds
Crafts Room	Winter Foraging	30 Winter Seeds
Crafts Room	Construction	1 Charcoal Kiln
Crafts Room	Exotic Foraging	1 Autumn’s Bounty dish
Pantry	Spring Crops	20 Speed-Gro
Pantry	Summer Crops	1 Quality Sprinkler
Pantry	Fall Crops	1 Bee House
Pantry	Quality Crops	1 Preserves Jar
Pantry	Animal	1 Cheese Press
Pantry	Artisan	1 Keg
Fish Tank	River Fish	30 Bait
Fish Tank	Lake Fish	1 Dressed Spinner
Fish Tank	Ocean Fish	5 Warp Totem: Beach
Fish Tank	Night Fishing	1 Small Glow Ring
Fish Tank	Crab Pot	3 Crab Pots
Fish Tank	Specialty Fish	5 Dish O’ The Sea
Boiler Room	Blacksmith’s	3 Furnaces
Boiler Room	Geologist’s	5 Omni Geodes
Boiler Room	Adventurer’s	1 Small Magnet Ring
Bulletin Board	Chef’s	3 Pink Cake
Bulletin Board	Dye	1 Seed Maker
Bulletin Board	Field Research	1 Recycling Machine
Bulletin Board	Fodder	1 Heater
Bulletin Board	Enchanter’s	1 Gold Bar
Vault	2,500g	3 Chocolate Cake
Vault	5,000g	30 Quality Fertilizer
Vault	10,000g	1 Lightning Rod
Vault	25,000g	1 Crystalarium

Room Completion Benefits:

Room	Completion Benefit	Gameplay Impact
Crafts Room	Bridge Repair	Access to the Quarry area for mining stone, ore, and gems
Pantry	Greenhouse	Plant crops year-round regardless of season
Fish Tank	Glittering Boulder Removed	Access to the tide pools section of the beach for foraging and fishing
Boiler Room	Minecarts Repaired	Fast travel between the mines, town, and Quarry
Bulletin Board	Friendship	+1 heart with all villagers in town
Vault	Bus Repair	Access to Calico Desert (Skull Cavern, Sandy’s shop, Casino)

The most valuable room benefits are arguably:

Greenhouse (Pantry) - Year-round crop growing is a game-changer for consistent income
Minecarts (Boiler Room) - Dramatically reduces travel time, saving hours of gameplay
Bus Repair (Vault) - Access to Skull Cavern for rare resources and Sandy’s shop

Bundle Completion Strategies by Season

Effective bundle completion requires understanding the seasonal availability of items. Planning your farming, foraging, and collection activities around the calendar is essential for efficiency.

![A seasonal calendar showing which items are available in which season](season-calendar.jpg

Spring of Year 1 is critical for setting up an efficient bundle completion path. Your goals should be:

Week 1 (Days 1-7):

Day 1-5: Clear farm space, collect foragables, fish for early money
Foraging: Collect all Spring foragables for Crafts Room (Wild Horseradish, Daffodil, Leek, Dandelion)
Crops: Plant Parsnip, Green Bean, Cauliflower, and Potato for Spring Crops bundle
Fishing: Begin catching spring-only fish like Sunfish during optimal weather/times
Mining: Reach mine level 40 to access gold ore for quality sprinklers

Week 2-4 (Days 8-28):

Animals: If possible, get a Coop and chickens for egg production
Mining: Push deeper into mines for fire quartz and frozen tears
Fishing: Focus on catching bundle-specific fish during rainy days
Quality Crops: Ensure you’re using fertilizer on Parsnips for gold-quality crops
Traveling Cart: Visit every Friday and Sunday (days 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28)

![Spring crops checklist with Parsnip, Green Bean, Cauliflower, and Potato imagesklist:

Bundle	Items Available in Spring	Notes
Spring Foraging	Wild Horseradish, Daffodil, Leek, Dandelion	All found while foraging in spring
Spring Crops	Parsnip, Green Bean, Cauliflower, Potato	Plant early to harvest before season ends
Quality Crops	Gold-quality Parsnips	Use basic fertilizer
River Fish	Sunfish	Available in rivers, 6am-7pm, sunny days
Lake Fish	Largemouth Bass	Available in lakes, 6am-7pm
Ocean Fish	Sardine	Available in ocean, 6am-7pm
Night Fishing	Walleye (if raining)	Available in rivers, 12pm-2am, rainy days
Exotic Foraging	Morel	Found in Secret Woods and Cindersap Forest
Construction	Wood, Stone, Hardwood	Hardwood available in Secret Woods (need Steel Axe)

Pro Tips for Spring:

Make multiple fishing trips during rainy days for weather-specific fish
Use copper or steel watering can upgrade to save energy while watering crops
Choose the fruit bat cave option for bundle assistance (provides tree fruits)
Save at least one gold-quality parsnip for Quality Crops bundle
Store spring-only fish in chests for later bundle completion

Summer Strategy: Mid-Year Progress

Summer allows you to make significant progress on multiple bundles simultaneously. Your focus areas should be:

Early Summer Priorities:

Crops: Plant Tomato, Hot Pepper, Blueberry, and Melon for Summer Crops bundle
Quality Crops: Plant Melons with quality fertilizer for gold-quality
Fishing: Target summer-only fish like Pufferfish and Sturgeon
Mining: Continue mining for advanced resources and monster drops
Animal Products: Expand animal operations for large milk and eggs

![Summer crops checklist with Tomato, Hot Pepper, Bl Items Available in Summer	Notes
Summer Foraging	Grape, Spice Berry, Sweet Pea
Summer Crops	Tomato, Hot Pepper, Blueberry, Melon
Quality Crops	Gold-quality Melons
Lake Fish	Sturgeon
Ocean Fish	Tuna, Red Snapper
Night Fishing	Bream
Specialty Fish	Pufferfish
Artisan	Honey
Exotic Foraging	Red Mushroom, Purple Mushroom

Pro Tips for Summer:

Focus on getting quality sprinklers to expand crop production
Build bee houses near flowers for flavored honey (higher value)
Take advantage of the Night Market in Winter Year 1 for summer fish if missed
Consider buying fruit tree saplings now for fall harvest
Summer is excellent for mining due to abundant energy from foraged fruits

Fall Strategy: Catching Up

Fall is crucial for completing many bundles, especially those requiring animal products and artisan goods. This is your time to fill gaps and prepare for winter.

Fall Priorities:

Crops: Plant Corn, Eggplant, Pumpkin, and Yam for Fall Crops bundle
Quality Crops: Plant Pumpkins with quality fertilizer for gold-quality
Animals: Upgrade barns/coops and diversify animals (rabbit, duck, goat)
Artisan Goods: Process animal products and fruits into artisan goods
Fruit Trees: Harvest apples and pomegranates for Artisan bundle

![Fall crops checklist with Corn, Eggplant, Pumpkin, and Yam images](fall-crops-checklist:

Bundle	Items Available in Fall	Notes
Fall Foraging	Common Mushroom, Wild Plum, Hazelnut, Blackberry	All found while foraging in fall
Fall Crops	Corn, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Yam	Corn transitions from summer
Quality Crops	Gold-quality Pumpkin, Corn	Use quality fertilizer
River Fish	Tiger Trout	Available in rivers, 6am-7pm
Ocean Fish	Tilapia	Available in ocean, 6am-2pm
Night Fishing	Walleye	Available in rivers, 12pm-2am, rainy days
Animal	Large Milk, Large Eggs, Duck Egg, Wool	Requires upgraded animal buildings
Artisan	Apple, Pomegranate, Cheese, Goat Cheese	Tree fruits ripen in fall
Chef’s	Various ingredients	Many crops available for cooking

Pro Tips for Fall:

Prioritize completing the Pantry room for Greenhouse access before winter
Plant a final batch of crops with just enough days to mature before winter
Begin stockpiling resources for winter projects
Complete the Boiler Room for minecart access before winter travel becomes tedious
Ensure you have ingredients for any cooking recipes needed for bundles

Winter Strategy: Final Push

Winter presents unique challenges with no outdoor crop growth, but offers excellent opportunities to focus on mining, fishing, and animal husbandry to complete remaining bundles.

Winter Priorities:

Foraging: Collect Winter foragables (often found buried in the ground)
Fishing: Target winter-only fish like Squid
Mining: Dedicate time to deep mine exploration for rare resources
Greenhouse: If unlocked, plant high-value crops for income and bundles
Community Upgrades: Save money for remaining Vault bundles

![Winter activities infographic showing mining, fishing, foraging, and greenhouse management](winter-activities.

Bundle	Items Available in Winter	Notes
Winter Foraging	Winter Root, Crystal Fruit, Snow Yam, Crocus	Found by digging spots and foraging
Fish Tank	Squid	Ocean, 6pm-2am
Specialty Fish	Lingcod	Rivers, all day
Bulletin Board	Nautilus Shell	Beach foraging
Exotic Foraging	Crocus, Crystal Fruit	Winter foraging
Vault	All monetary bundles	Focus on profitable winter activities

Pro Tips for Winter:

Use the Greenhouse strategically to grow out-of-season crops for bundles
Consider upgrading tools for more efficient resource gathering
Visit the Night Market (Winter 15-17) for opportunities to catch fish from all seasons
Process stored crops into artisan goods for higher value and bundle completion
Use the extra indoor time to organize and plan for Spring Year 2

Room-by-Room Bundle Guide

Now that we’ve covered seasonal strategies, let’s break down each room’s specific bundles, with detailed item requirements and acquisition methods.

Crafts Room Bundles (Foraging)

The Crafts Room focuses primarily on foraged items and basic resources. Completing all bundles repairs the bridge to the Quarry, providing access to additional mining resources.

Spring Foraging Bundle

Item	Where to Find	Season	Notes
Wild Horseradish	Foraging in Pelican Town, Cindersap Forest	Spring	Common, easy to find
Daffodil	Foraging in Pelican Town, Mountain	Spring	Very common
Leek	Foraging in Cindersap Forest, Mountain	Spring	Less common
Dandelion	Foraging in Pelican Town, Cindersap Forest	Spring	Very common

Reward: 30 Spring Seeds

Summer Foraging Bundle

Item	Where to Find	Season	Notes
Grape	Foraging in Cindersap Forest, Railroad	Summer, Fall	Also grows on trellis in fall
Spice Berry	Foraging anywhere	Summer	Common
Sweet Pea	Foraging anywhere	Summer	Common

Reward: 30 Summer Seeds

Fall Foraging Bundle

Item	Where to Find	Season	Notes
Common Mushroom	Foraging in Cindersap Forest	Fall, Spring	More common in fall
Wild Plum	Foraging anywhere	Fall	Common
Hazelnut	Foraging anywhere	Fall	Common
Blackberry	Foraging anywhere	Fall	Very common in late fall

Reward: 30 Fall Seeds

Winter Foraging Bundle

Item	Where to Find	Season	Notes
Winter Root	Digging spots, breaking boxes in mines	Winter	Also drops from blue slimes
Crystal Fruit	Foraging anywhere	Winter	Common
Snow Yam	Digging spots	Winter	Common
Crocus	Foraging anywhere	Winter	Common

Reward: 30 Winter Seeds

Construction Bundle

Item	Quantity	Where to Find	Notes
Wood	99	Cutting trees	Easy to accumulate
Wood	99	Cutting trees	Second stack needed
Stone	99	Breaking stones, mining	Common resource
Hardwood	10	Stumps, logs, Secret Woods	Requires upgraded axe

Reward: 1 Charcoal Kiln

Exotic Foraging Bundle (5 of 9 items needed)

Item	Where to Find	Season	Notes
Coconut	Desert or Beach foragable	Any	Access to desert requires bus repair
Cactus Fruit	Desert foragable	Any	Access to desert requires bus repair
Cave Carrot	Mining, levels 1-39	Any	Found in dirt patches or monster drops
Red Mushroom	Mushroom cave, deeper mines	Any	Uncommon find
Purple Mushroom	Deeper mines (80+)	Any	Rare find
Maple Syrup	Maple tree tap	Any	Takes 9 days to produce
Oak Resin	Oak tree tap	Any	Takes 7 days to produce
Pine Tar	Pine tree tap	Any	Takes 5 days to produce
Morel	Secret Woods, Cindersap Forest	Spring	Uncommon seasonal mushroom

Reward: 1 Autumn’s Bounty dish

Room Completion Reward: Bridge repair, access to the Quarry

Strategy Tips for Crafts Room:

Start tapping trees early to accumulate tree products
Unlock the Secret Woods as soon as possible for Hardwood and Morel mushrooms
Consider the mushroom cave option when Demetrius offers the cave choice
Use seasonal seed rewards to grow more foragables for profit and skill leveling

Pantry Bundles (Farming & Animals)

The Pantry room’s bundles revolve around farming, animal husbandry, and artisan goods production. Completing all bundles restores the Farm Greenhouse, allowing year-round crop growth.

Spring Crops Bundle

Item	Where to Obtain	Growing Time	Seed Cost
Parsnip	Grow from seeds	4 days	20g
Green Bean	Grow from seeds	10 days (regrows)	60g
Cauliflower	Grow from seeds	12 days	80g
Potato	Grow from seeds	6 days	50g

Reward: 20 Speed-Gro

Summer Crops Bundle

Item	Where to Obtain	Growing Time	Seed Cost
Tomato	Grow from seeds	11 days (regrows)	50g
Hot Pepper	Grow from seeds	5 days (regrows)	40g
Blueberry	Grow from seeds	13 days (regrows)	80g
Melon	Grow from seeds	12 days	80g

Reward: 1 Quality Sprinkler

Fall Crops Bundle

Item	Where to Obtain	Growing Time	Seed Cost
Corn	Grow from seeds	14 days (regrows), grows in summer & fall	150g
Eggplant	Grow from seeds	5 days (regrows)	20g
Pumpkin	Grow from seeds	13 days	100g
Yam	Grow from seeds	10 days	60g

Reward: 1 Bee House

Quality Crops Bundle (Gold quality, 5 of each, 3 of 4 types needed)

Item	Best Season	Fertilizer	Notes
Parsnip	Spring	Basic Fertilizer	Fast growing
Melon	Summer	Quality Fertilizer	Higher chance for gold quality
Pumpkin	Fall	Quality Fertilizer	Higher chance for gold quality
Corn	Summer/Fall	Quality Fertilizer	Can span two seasons

Reward: 1 Preserves Jar

Animal Bundle

Item	Source	Requirements	Notes
Large Milk	Cow with high hearts	Upgraded Barn	Pet and feed daily
Large Egg (Brown)	Brown Chicken with high hearts	Coop	Pet and feed daily
Large Egg (White)	White Chicken with high hearts	Coop	Pet and feed daily
Large Goat Milk	Goat with high hearts	Upgraded Barn	Pet and feed daily
Wool	Sheep or Rabbit	Deluxe Barn or Deluxe Coop	Sheep need shearing
Duck Egg	Duck	Coop	Less frequent than chicken eggs

Reward: 1 Cheese Press

Artisan Bundle (6 of 12 items needed)

Item	How to Make/Obtain	Equipment Needed	Notes
Truffle Oil	Process Truffle	Oil Maker	Requires pig and good weather
Cloth	Process Wool	Loom	From sheep or rabbits
Goat Cheese	Process Goat Milk	Cheese Press	Regular or large milk works
Cheese	Process Cow Milk	Cheese Press	Regular or large milk works
Honey	Bee House	Bee House	Higher value near flowers
Jelly	Process any fruit	Preserves Jar	Any fruit works
Apple	Apple Tree	Orchard	Matures in fall, Year 1
Apricot	Apricot Tree	Orchard	Matures in spring, Year 2
Orange	Orange Tree	Orchard	Matures in summer, Year 2
Peach	Peach Tree	Orchard	Matures in summer, Year 2
Pomegranate	Pomegranate Tree	Orchard	Matures in fall, Year 1
Cherry	Cherry Tree	Orchard	Matures in spring, Year 2

Reward: 1 Keg

Room Completion Reward: Greenhouse repair

Strategy Tips for Pantry:

Plant multiple crops of each required type in case of low yields
Start investing in animal buildings by mid-Spring or early Summer
Consider fruit bat cave option to help with fruit requirements
Buy fruit tree saplings early - they take 28 days to mature after planting
Use quality fertilizer specifically on crops needed for the Quality Crops bundle

Fish Tank Bundles (Fishing)

The Fish Tank contains some of the most challenging bundles due to the specific conditions required for certain fish. Completing all bundles removes the Glittering Boulder, providing access to tide pools.

River Fish Bundle

Fish	Season	Time	Weather	Location	Difficulty
Sunfish	Spring, Summer	6am-7pm	Sunny	River	Easy
Catfish	Spring, Fall, Winter	6am-12am	Rainy	River	Hard
Shad	Spring, Summer, Fall	9am-2am	Rainy	River	Medium
Tiger Trout	Fall, Winter	6am-7pm	Any	River	Medium

Reward: 30 Bait

Lake Fish Bundle

Fish	Season	Time	Weather	Location	Difficulty
Largemouth Bass	All	6am-7pm	Any	Mountain Lake	Easy
Carp	All	6am-10pm	Any	Mountain Lake, Secret Woods Pond	Easy
Bullhead	All	6am-2am	Any	Mountain Lake	Medium
Sturgeon	Summer, Winter	6am-7pm	Any	Mountain Lake	Hard

Reward: 1 Dressed Spinner

Ocean Fish Bundle

Fish	Season	Time	Weather	Location	Difficulty
Sardine	Spring, Fall, Winter	6am-7pm	Any	Ocean	Easy
Tuna	Summer, Winter	6am-7pm	Any	Ocean	Medium
Red Snapper	Summer, Fall	6am-10pm	Rainy	Ocean	Medium
Tilapia	Summer, Fall	6am-2pm	Any	Ocean	Medium

Reward: 5 Warp Totem: Beach

Night Fishing Bundle

Fish	Season	Time	Weather	Location	Difficulty
Walleye	Fall, Winter	12pm-2am	Rainy	River, Lake	Medium
Bream	All	6pm-2am	Any	River	Easy
Eel	Spring, Fall	4pm-2am	Rainy	Ocean	Hard

Reward: 1 Small Glow Ring

Crab Pot Bundle (5 of 10 items needed)

Item	Source	Notes
Lobster	Crab Pot (Ocean)	Uncommon
Crayfish	Crab Pot (Freshwater)	Common
Crab	Crab Pot (Ocean)	Common
Cockle	Crab Pot (Ocean) or Beach Foraging	Common
Mussel	Crab Pot (Ocean) or Beach Foraging	Common
Shrimp	Crab Pot (Ocean)	Uncommon
Snail	Crab Pot (Freshwater)	Common
Periwinkle	Crab Pot (Freshwater)	Common
Oyster	Crab Pot (Ocean) or Beach Foraging	Common
Clam	Crab Pot (Ocean) or Beach Foraging	Common

Reward: 3 Crab Pots

Specialty Fish Bundle

Fish	Season	Time	Weather	Location	Difficulty
Pufferfish	Summer	12pm-4pm	Sunny	Ocean	Hard
Ghostfish	All	Any	Any	Mines (20+)	Medium
Sandfish	All	6am-8pm	Any	Desert	Medium
Woodskip	All	Any	Any	Secret Woods Pond	Medium

Reward: 5 Dish O’ The Sea

Room Completion Reward: Glittering Boulder removed, access to tide pools

Strategy Tips for Fish Tank:

Check the weather forecast to plan for rain-dependent fish
Use food buffs like Trout Soup or Dish O’ The Sea to increase fishing level
Fish at Mountain Lake during rainy summer days for multiple bundle fish
Visit the Night Market in Winter to catch out-of-season fish
Consider purchasing the Iridium Rod as soon as possible for tackle use

Boiler Room Bundles (Mining)

The Boiler Room bundles focus on mining resources and monster hunting. Completing all bundles repairs the Mountain minecarts, providing fast travel.

Blacksmith’s Bundle

Item	Where to Find	Processing	Notes
Copper Bar	Smelt 5 Copper Ore	Furnace	Mine levels 1-39
Iron Bar	Smelt 5 Iron Ore	Furnace	Mine levels 40-79
Gold Bar	Smelt 5 Gold Ore	Furnace	Mine levels 80-120

Reward: 3 Furnaces

Geologist’s Bundle

Item	Where to Find	Notes
Quartz	Mines, any level	Common
Earth Crystal	Mines, levels 1-39	Medium rarity
Frozen Tear	Mines, levels 40-79	Medium rarity
Fire Quartz	Mines, levels 80-120	Medium rarity

Reward: 5 Omni Geodes

Adventurer’s Bundle (2 of 4 items needed)

Item	Quantity	Source	Notes
Slime	99	Green, blue, red slimes	Common enemy
Bat Wing	10	Bats in mines	Common enemy
Solar Essence	1	Ghosts, Metal Heads	Higher-level mines
Void Essence	1	Shadow creatures	Higher-level mines

Reward: 1 Small Magnet Ring

Room Completion Reward: Mine carts repaired for fast travel

Strategy Tips for Boiler Room:

Focus on reaching mine level 80 as early as possible for gold ore
Bring food for energy restoration during long mining sessions
Use bombs to clear large clusters of rocks efficiently
Consider the Adventurer’s Guild rewards when planning monster hunting
Elemental rings can help with combat in the deeper mine levels

Bulletin Board Bundles (Miscellaneous)

The Bulletin Board contains the most diverse set of bundles, requiring items from cooking, farming, animal husbandry, and more. Completing all bundles improves town friendship.

Chef’s Bundle (6 of 12 items needed)

Item	How to Obtain	Recipe Source	Notes
Maple Syrup	Maple Tree Tap	N/A	9 days to produce
Fiddlehead Fern	Foraging in Secret Woods	N/A	Summer only
Truffle	Pig foraging	N/A	Requires Deluxe Barn
Poppy	Grow from seeds	Pierre’s	Summer crop
Maki Roll	Cooking	Stardrop Saloon for 300g	Requires any fish, seaweed, rice
Fried Egg	Cooking	Starting recipe	Requires 1 egg

Reward: 3 Pink Cake

Dye Bundle

Item	How to Obtain	Season	Notes
Red Mushroom	Mushroom cave, mines	All	Uncommon
Sea Urchin	Beach foraging (tide pools)	All	Requires Glittering Boulder removal
Sunflower	Grow from seeds	Summer, Fall	Multiple harvests
Duck Feather	Duck	All	Rare drop from ducks
Aquamarine	Mines (levels 40+), geodes	All	Medium rarity
Red Cabbage	Grow from seeds	Summer Y2	Can sometimes appear at Traveling Cart Y1

Reward: 1 Seed Maker

Field Research Bundle

Item	How to Obtain	Notes
Purple Mushroom	Mines (level 80+)	Rare find
Nautilus Shell	Beach foraging	Winter only
Chub	Fishing in rivers, mountain lake	Common, all seasons
Frozen Geode	Mining (levels 40-79)	Medium rarity

Reward: 1 Recycling Machine

Fodder Bundle

Item	How to Obtain	Notes
Wheat (10)	Grow from seeds	Summer, Fall crop
Hay (10)	Scythe grass or purchase from Marnie	50g each at Marnie’s
Apple (3)	Apple tree	Fall harvest

Reward: 1 Heater

Enchanter’s Bundle

Item	How to Obtain	Notes
Oak Resin	Oak tree tap	7 days to produce
Wine	Keg (any fruit)	Takes 7 days to process
Rabbit’s Foot	Rabbit or monster drop	Rare drop, requires Deluxe Coop
Pomegranate	Pomegranate tree	Fall harvest

Reward: 1 Gold Bar

Room Completion Reward: +1 Heart with all villagers

Strategy Tips for Bulletin Board:

Red Cabbage is the most problematic item - check Traveling Cart every Friday and Sunday
Plant apple and pomegranate trees by mid-summer for fall harvest
Focus on building relationship with Caroline to get the tea sapling recipe
Consider getting rabbits earlier than other animals for rare Rabbit’s Foot
Keep a fishing chest near water bodies to store different fish varieties

Vault Bundles (Money)

The Vault bundles simply require gold donations. Completing all bundles repairs the Bus, providing access to the Calico Desert.

2,500g Bundle

Reward: 3 Chocolate Cake

5,000g Bundle

Reward: 30 Quality Fertilizer

10,000g Bundle

Reward: 1 Lightning Rod

25,000g Bundle

Reward: 1 Crystalarium

Room Completion Reward: Bus repair, access to Calico Desert

Strategy Tips for Vault:

Focus on high-profit crops like Blueberries, Cranberries, and Ancient Fruit
Process crops into artisan goods for higher value (wine, jelly, etc.)
Fishing can provide substantial early-game income
Save money specifically for vault bundles rather than farm upgrades if desert access is a priority
The 42,500g total required can be accumulated gradually over several seasons

Year One Completion Guide

Completing the Community Center in Year 1 is challenging but entirely possible with proper planning and strategy. This section provides a detailed roadmap for achieving this ambitious goal.

![Year One Completion Timeline showing monthly (Month 1):

Days 1-5: Clear farm space, collect spring foragables, fish for initial capital
Days 6-10: Plant bundle crops (parsnip, potato, cauliflower, green bean)
Days 11-15: Begin mining, reach level 40, gather spring-exclusive fish
Days 16-20: Build first coop, continue mining and fishing
Days 21-28: Harvest spring crops, prepare for summer planting, check Traveling Cart

End of Spring Targets:

Completed Spring Foraging Bundle
Materials for Blacksmith’s Bundle (copper and iron bars)
Several fish for various bundles
At least 5,000g saved for summer crops and vault
Mining level 40+ reached

Summer (Month 2):

Days 1-5: Plant all summer bundle crops and additional money-makers (blueberries)
Days 6-10: Push mining to level 80+, gather summer fish and foragables
Days 11-15: Build barn, buy first cow, craft quality sprinklers
Days 16-20: Plant second wave of crops, focus on quality melons
Days 21-28: Harvest summer crops, prepare fall planning, save for fruit trees

End of Summer Targets:

Completed Summer Crops and Summer Foraging Bundles
Quality Crops progress (gold melons)
Several animal products accumulated
Crafts Room nearly complete
At least 10,000g saved for vault and fall expenses
Mining complete to level 100+

Fall (Month 3):

Days 1-5: Plant all fall bundle crops and money-makers (cranberries)
Days 6-10: Upgrade barn/coop, add more animals, tap trees
Days 11-15: Harvest early fall crops, focus on artisan production
Days 16-20: Check for missing fish, complete Boiler Room
Days 21-28: Final harvest, prepare greenhouse crops if unlocked

End of Fall Targets:

Completed Fall Crops and Fall Foraging Bundles
Pantry Room completed (Greenhouse unlocked)
Boiler Room completed (Minecarts repaired)
Most fish bundles completed
Most artisan goods produced
At least 25,000g saved for final vault bundle

Winter (Month 4):

Days 1-5: Focus on winter foraging, mining, and animal products
Days 6-10: Plant greenhouse with profitable crops and missing bundle items
Days 11-15: Visit Night Market for any missing seasonal fish
Days 16-20: Final push for missing bundle items, check Traveling Cart
Days 21-28: Complete remaining bundles, pay final vault amounts

End of Winter Targets:

All bundles completed
Community Center restored
All town upgrades unlocked

Essential Early Game Purchases

Prioritizing the right purchases dramatically impacts your ability to complete the bundles within Year 1:

Item	Cost	Priority	Purpose
Strawberry Seeds	100g each	High (Spring 13 Festival)	High-profit spring crop
Copper/Steel Tool Upgrades	2,000g+	High (Early Spring)	Energy efficiency
Coop	4,000g + resources	High (Spring)	Animal products for bundles
Barn	6,000g + resources	High (Summer)	Animal products for bundles
Fruit Tree Saplings	3,000-4,000g each	High (Summer)	Fall/Spring fruit for bundles
Quality Sprinklers	Materials only	High (Summer)	Farm efficiency
Deluxe Barn	12,000g + resources	Medium (Fall)	Access to pigs for truffles
Deluxe Coop	10,000g + resources	Medium (Fall)	Access to rabbits for wool/foot
Desert Obelisk	1,000,000g + resources	Low	Optional fast travel if rich

Cost-Saving Tips:

Use seed makers to multiply rare crops instead of buying more
Prioritize tool upgrades that save energy (watering can, pickaxe)
Craft own equipment where possible instead of purchasing
Focus money on essential farm buildings first, cosmetic upgrades later
Complete mine levels for free sprinkler recipes rather than buying

Traveling Cart Strategy

The Traveling Cart, which appears every Friday and Sunday in Cindersap Forest, is crucial for Year 1 completion due to its ability to provide otherwise inaccessible items.

![Traveling Cart location and schedule reference- The most notorious bundle item, only available in Year 2 unless purchased here

Rabbit’s Foot - Can be difficult to obtain in Year 1 without luck
Truffle - Available before you can afford pigs and Deluxe Barn
Fruit Tree Fruits - Can substitute for growing your own trees
Rare Fish - Can bypass difficult fishing challenges
Animal Products - Can fulfill bundle needs before you have the animals

Traveling Cart Tips:

Always have at least 1,500-2,000g when checking the cart
Visit twice weekly (Fridays and Sundays)
Prioritize Red Cabbage above all other purchases
Use the cart for animal products that require expensive buildings
Remember that item stock is random - don’t count on finding specific items
Purchase backup items for hard-to-get bundle components

Red Cabbage Solution

Red Cabbage represents the biggest obstacle to Year 1 completion, as seeds are normally not available until Year 2. Here are your options:

Traveling Cart: Check every Friday and Sunday (20 opportunities in Year 1)
- Red Cabbage: 150-1,000g
- Red Cabbage Seeds: 100-1,000g
Night Market: Visit the merchant boat during Winter 15-17
- Small chance to find Red Cabbage or seeds
Game Start Option: When creating a new farm, enable “Guaranteed Year 1 Completable” in Advanced Options
- This ensures the Traveling Cart will sell Red Cabbage or seeds within Year 1
Mixed Seeds: There’s a very small chance mixed seeds will grow into Red Cabbage in Summer
- Not reliable, but plant extra mixed seeds in Summer if possible

Completion Without Red Cabbage:
If you can’t obtain Red Cabbage, focus on completing everything else by Winter. Even completing 5/6 rooms provides substantial benefits, and you can finish in early Spring of Year 2.

Bundle Tracking Tools and Methods

Keeping track of dozens of bundle items across multiple categories can be overwhelming. Fortunately, several tools and methods are available to help organize your progress.

In-Game Tracking Features

The game provides basic tracking mechanisms that are helpful but limited:

Community Center Menu (ESC button):

Shows all rooms and bundles
Displays which bundles are completed
Does not show which specific items are still needed
Doesn’t indicate seasonal availability

Bundle Interface (at the golden scrolls):

Shows exactly which items have been donated
Displays required quantities
Allows direct donation of inventory items
No seasonal or source information provided

Bundle Reminder Popups:

The game will display a notification when you obtain an item needed for a bundle
Only works if you’ve already viewed that specific bundle

Limitations of In-Game Tracking:

No way to see all needed items at once
No seasonal availability information
No tracking of sources or acquisition methods
No planning tools for future seasons

Community-Created Spreadsheets

Numerous players have created detailed spreadsheets for tracking bundle progress:

![Community Center Bundle Spreadsheet showing organized tracking of items

Complete item lists organized by bundle and room
Seasonal availability for each item
Sources and acquisition methods
Checkboxes for completion tracking
Filtering by season or completion status

Recommended Spreadsheet Resources:

Google Sheets Community Center Checklist
- Features: Item sorting by bundle, season, and alphabetically
- Link: Community Center Spreadsheet
Excel/Printable Checklist
- Features: Offline tracking, printable format
- More compact design for at-a-glance reference

How to Use Spreadsheets Effectively:

Make a personal copy to track your own progress
Update after each play session
Use color coding for priority items
Add notes for specific plans or strategies
Filter by current season to focus efforts

Online Trackers and Websites

Several websites offer interactive bundle tracking with additional features beyond spreadsheets:

![Stardew Community Checklist website showing interactive bundle tracking interface](online-tracker-screenshot. Tracking Tools:**

Stardew Community Checklist
- Features:
  - Save progress in browser
  - Filter by bundle, alphabetical, season, or skill
  - Toggle completed items
  - Spoiler-free mode
  - Import/export functionality
- Link: stardewcommunitychecklist.com
Stardew Checkup
- Features:
  - Upload save file for automatic progress tracking
  - Shows percentage completion for each room
  - Identifies missing items

Benefits of Online Trackers:

More visual interface than spreadsheets
Interactive filtering and sorting
Some offer save file integration
Often include additional information about items
Community updates for latest game versions

Stardew Valley Mods for Bundle Tracking

For PC players, mods offer the most seamless bundle tracking experience by integrating directly with the game:

![Bundle Tracking Mod showing tooltip information when hovering over bundle items](bundle-mod-interface:**

Community Bundle Item Tooltip
- Features: Adds tooltip to items showing which bundle needs them
- Requirements: SMAPI
- Link: Nexus Mods - Community Bundle Item Tooltip
UI Info Suite
- Features: Bundle information integrated into inventory
- Highlights items needed for bundles
- Shows calendar, NPC locations, and more helpful information
- Requirements: SMAPI
- Link: Nexus Mods - UI Info Suite
Lookup Anything
- Features: Shows detailed information about any item, including bundle requirements
- Requirements: SMAPI
- Link: Nexus Mods - Lookup Anything

Installing Mods (Quick Guide):

Install SMAPI (Stardew Modding API)
Download mod files from Nexus Mods
Extract to your Stardew Valley/Mods folder
Launch game through SMAPI

Note: Mods may need updating after game patches. Always check compatibility with your game version.

Advanced Bundle Strategies

For players looking to push the limits of efficiency or achieve specific goals, these advanced strategies offer specialized approaches to bundle completion.

Speedrunning the Community Center

Completing the Community Center in record time is a legitimate speedrunning category with established strategies:

![Speedrun route map showing optimal path through the Community Center bun World Record:** 28 minutes 4 seconds (glitchless category)

Speedrun Strategy Overview:

Focus exclusively on minimum requirements - no diversification
Manipulate RNG through save-scumming for optimal crop growth and fish catches
Skip unnecessary tool upgrades and farm buildings
Utilize animation canceling for faster actions
Optimal energy management through strategic food usage

Key Speedrunning Techniques:

Day Planning: Every minute is scheduled for maximum efficiency
Fishing Focus: Fishing provides the fastest early-game money
Energy Optimization: Precise calculations for tool usage
Mountain-Backed Routes: Minimizing travel time between locations
Weather Exploitation: Planning activities around rain forecasts

Challenges of Speedrunning:

Requires extensive game knowledge
Heavily dependent on RNG elements
Demands precise execution
Not enjoyable for casual play
Skips much of the game’s content

Ultra-Early Bus Unlock Strategy

Unlocking the desert by day 16 of Year 1 is possible with extreme optimization, focusing solely on Vault bundle completion:

![Early Bus Strategy Diagram showing day-by-day progression tospace, focus exclusively on fishing

Day 5: Unlock Community Center, continue fishing for maximum profit
Days 6-10: Fish from dawn till exhaustion, sell everything
Days 11-14: Continue fishing, process any high-value items
Day 15: Prepare for desert access, gather food and tools
Day 16: Complete all Vault bundles, access desert

Key Success Factors:

Maximum fishing skill leveling
Perfect energy management
Selling everything (no saving for other bundles)
Optimizing fishing locations and times
Using mountain lake for consistent catch rates

Benefits of Early Desert Access:

Early access to Sandy’s shop for rare seeds
Desert mining for iridium and prismatic shards
Cactus fruit for energy and bundle completion
Coconuts for exotic bundle completion
Sandy friendship development

Optimizing for Greenhouse Rush

Unlocking the Greenhouse before Winter of Year 1 provides enormous advantages for both profit and bundle completion:

![Greenhouse Priority Items showing the most valuable crops to plant after Strategy:**

Focus exclusively on Pantry bundles first
Prioritize animal buildings over tool upgrades
Plant fruit trees indoors after unlocking
Optimize crop selection for both bundles and profit

Pantry Bundle Efficiency Order:

Spring/Summer/Fall Crops bundles (seasonal crops)
Animal Bundle (requires coop and barn)
Quality Crops Bundle (requires fertilizer)
Artisan Bundle (requires processing equipment)

Post-Greenhouse Optimization:

Plant Ancient Fruit for maximum recurring profit
Grow out-of-season bundle crops
Install fruit trees around the perimeter
Set up starfruit-wine production line
Create year-round supply of bundle ingredients

Greenhouse Benefits for Bundle Completion:

Growing Red Cabbage early
Access to out-of-season fruits and vegetables
Consistent high-value crops for Vault bundle funding
Protected space for ancient fruit and other special crops

Remixed Bundles and 1.6 Changes

With the addition of remixed bundles in version 1.5 and further changes in the 1.6 update, bundle strategies have evolved with new options and challenges.

What Are Remixed Bundles?

Remixed bundles are an optional variant of the Community Center bundles that randomize some bundle requirements, providing a fresh challenge for returning players:

![Remixed Bundles concept showing how bundles differ from standard ones:**

Some bundles remain the same (permanent bundles)
Other bundles are randomly selected from alternative options
Requirements may be easier or harder than standard bundles
Creates unpredictability for experienced players
May require different strategies and farm planning

Permanent vs. Random Bundles:

Permanent Bundles: Always appear in every Community Center
Random Bundles: Selected from a pool of potential bundles

Benefits of Remixed Bundles:

Adds replay value for veterans
Creates unique challenges each playthrough
May offer easier alternatives for difficult items
Encourages exploration of different gameplay aspects
Prevents bundle completion from becoming routine

Setting Up Remixed Bundles

Remixed bundles must be enabled when creating a new farm and cannot be changed mid-game:

![Screenshot showing how to set up remixed bundles “New” from the main menu
2. Choose farm type, character customization, etc.
3. Click the wrench icon to access Advanced Game Options
4. Change Community Center Bundles from “Normal” to “Remixed”
5. Optionally enable “Guaranteed Year 1 Completable”
6. Start your new farm

Advanced Options Explanation:

Community Center Bundles:
- Normal: Standard bundle requirements
- Remixed: Randomized bundle requirements
Guaranteed Year 1 Completable:
- When enabled, ensures all required items can be obtained in Year 1
- Particularly important for remixed bundles where requirements are unpredictable

Note: These options can only be set when creating a new save file and cannot be changed later.

New Bundle Changes in 1.6+

The 1.6 update introduced several changes to bundles, both for standard and remixed options:

![Table comparing bundle changes betweenewards have been balanced and adjusted

Added Junimo button to fridge UI for easier cooking-related bundle completion
Remixed specialty fish bundle now rewards 5 Dish O’ The Sea (consistent with classic bundle)
Fish pond roe production increased, particularly for legendary fish
Fixed several bundle interface issues and bugs
Added new flexibility in some bundle requirements
Improved bundle completion notifications
Bundle item verification improved to prevent wrong items

1.6.9 Console Update (November 2024):

Fixed a bug with the Junimo bundle button in mini-fridges
Improved translation of bundle requirements in multiple languages
Added several quality-of-life improvements to bundle interfaces
Optimized bundle completion celebration animations

February 2025 Switch Update:

Further performance optimizations for bundle interfaces
Added Junimo bundle button to fridge and mini-fridge UIs
Increased roe from legendary fish ponds

Strategies for Remixed Bundle Completion

Since remixed bundles introduce unpredictability, strategies must be more flexible and adaptive:

General Approach for Remixed Bundles:

Early Exploration: Check all bundle requirements immediately after unlocking the Community Center
Adaptable Planning: Adjust farm layouts and priorities based on specific requirements
Diversification: Grow a wider variety of crops and raise more animal types
Traveling Cart Focus: Check twice weekly for unpredictable requirements
Preparation Flexibility: Maintain resource reserves for unexpected needs

Handling Difficult Remixed Requirements:

If a bundle requires multiple rare items, prioritize the alternative bundles
For season-specific items, plan a full season ahead
Keep a larger emergency fund for Traveling Cart purchases
Consider the Joja route as a backup for impossible combinations
Use the “Guaranteed Year 1 Completable” option when starting

Remixed Bundle Advantages:

May offer easier alternatives to notoriously difficult items
Provides fresh challenges for experienced players
Can sometimes be completed faster than standard bundles
Encourages exploration of gameplay aspects you might normally skip
Creates unique stories and experiences each playthrough

Conclusion: Bringing the Community Center to Life

Completing the Community Center bundles represents one of Stardew Valley’s most satisfying achievements. Beyond the practical gameplay benefits, there’s something deeply rewarding about restoring a neglected community building and bringing the townsfolk together.

Whether you’re aiming for a Year 1 completion, pursuing the efficiency of speedrunning, or simply enjoying the journey at your own pace, the bundle system provides a structured way to explore all aspects of the game while working toward meaningful goals.

Remember that there’s no wrong way to approach the Community Center. Some players complete it within weeks, others take years, and some choose the corporate Joja route instead. What matters is finding the approach that brings you the most enjoyment in your Stardew Valley experience.

As you watch the final restoration ceremony and receive your Stardew Hero award, you’ll know that you’ve not only mastered the game’s core systems but also created a lasting positive change in your virtual community.

Action Steps Recap

Develop a seasonal plan focusing on bundle items available each season
Use tracking tools to monitor your progress and prioritize missing items
Check the Traveling Cart twice weekly for rare bundle items
Focus on room completion in this order: Pantry (Greenhouse) → Boiler Room (Minecarts) → Vault (Bus) → Others

Further Resources

📅 Bundle-Related Patch History