Using Recreation provides a reliable method to improve your character’s mood, gain temporary stat improvements, and activate special interactions with Friend support cards. While straightforward, strategic timing maximizes its effectiveness during challenging runs.

Core Mechanics of Recreation

This action lets your character pause training to perform random activities, **guaranteeing at least a +1 mood boost**. It’s particularly useful when their mood deteriorates to Normal or Bad, avoiding inefficient training sessions.

Unlocking Friend Card Events

If your deck includes Friend-type cards, Recreation may initiate **multi-stage event chains**. These events provide:

• Stat increases
• Mood improvements
• Skill hints

The final stage often rewards a **rare skill hint** associated with the Friend card, frequently justifying the spent action.

Optimal Usage Scenarios

• Mood at **Normal/Bad levels**

• Suboptimal training options available

• Need for momentum reset without full Rest

• Activating Friend card bonuses

Avoid overuse—prioritize it as a recovery tool rather than a growth strategy.

Recreation vs. Rest: Key Differences

• **Recreation**: Smaller energy refill + mood boost + potential skills/stats
• **Rest**: Larger energy gain but risks mood drop or no bonuses

Choose Recreation when balancing **low energy** and **poor mood**.

Essential Takeaways

• Guaranteed mood enhancement

• Friend card event triggers

• High-value skill hints from completed chains

• Superior to Rest for mood emergencies

• Effective run stabilization tool

• Limited long-term stat growth potential