# Mood & Progression

**Overview**\
Your Monkey’s mood reflects how well you care for it and directly impacts rewards, growth speed, and access to content. Keep needs balanced to maintain a positive mood and accelerate progression through stages (Baby → Mid → Wise).

**Needs & decay**

* **Hunger:** Reduced by feeding.
* **Energy:** Rest/sleep restores energy; some activities consume it.
* **Physical Activity:** Playing and minigames increase physical activity.
* **Cleanliness:** Cleaning actions reset hygiene after messy activities.

**Mood effects**

* Higher mood ➜ bonus rewards from Minigames, and Farming yields.
* Low mood ➜ slower progression and reduced drops.

**Progression path**

* **Levels:** Earn XP via care, minigames, and activities.
* **Evolutions:** Reach a certain level to evolve (Baby → Mid → Wise), unlocking visuals and perks.
