Finding all 15 shiny star locations in Tap Simulator: Reborn unlocks a permanent 4% shiny mutation buff for pet hatching. Developed on Roblox by Cursor Makers (@dobdev and @Zued), this incremental clicker distributes 3 shiny stars around the main spawn lobby and 2 hidden stars across each of the 6 unlockable islands.
The table below breaks down the distribution and exact landmarks for every star before you begin your search.
| Zone | Stars | Key Landmarks & Hiding Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Spawn / Lobby | 3 | Behind the leaderboard fountain rock, behind the Spiked Egg, on the rocket pad tower |
| Sky Island | 2 | Left of the entrance portal, near the eggs on the outer cliff edge |
| Autumn Island | 2 | Next to the Gem Upgrade NPC, behind the tree on the Giant Pumpkin island |
| Mushroom Island | 2 | Behind the Index/Collection machine, behind the chest and tree near purple mushrooms |
| Desert Island | 2 | Behind the Gold Machine, rear-right corner behind the Pyramid |
| Crystal Cave | 2 | Beside eggs by the purple tree rocks, behind the Diamond Mutation machine rocks |
| Shadow Realm | 2 | Beside the crystal behind the Enchanting machine, behind the crystal near the Rainbow machine |
Spawn Lobby Shiny Star Locations (3 Stars)
The main spawn area holds three stars tucked away behind machines and landscape structures.
- Leaderboard Fountain Rock: Head toward the leaderboard area near the gold machine. Walk behind the fountain and rock outcroppings situated along the perimeter wall to locate the first star resting on the ground.
- Behind the Spiked Egg: Walk past the drawbridge into the egg yard. Circle around the rear base of the Spiked Egg stand; the star sits directly against the back casing.
- Rocket Ship Pad Tower: Head toward the far back platforms behind the islands where the launchpad tower and secret leaderboards stand. Check the right support column/pole near the tower structure to grab the third star.
Sky, Autumn, and Mushroom Island Star Locations (6 Stars)
The first three floating progression islands require platforming or double-jump upgrades to reach, each containing exactly two stars.
Sky Island
- Portal Entrance: As soon as you step through the Sky Island portal, turn immediately to your left. The star sits right against the perimeter border next to the entrance gate.
- Egg Stand Cliff Edge: Head across the floating platform toward the egg displays. Walk around the right-hand side of the eggs to the very edge of the island cliff. The star sits on the lip overlooking the drop.
Autumn Island
- Gem Upgrade NPC: Head toward the Gem Upgrade vendor stall where the invisible toilet NPC sits. The star rests on the grass directly beside the character.
- Giant Pumpkin Island: Walk past the central shrine toward the sub-island holding the Giant Pumpkin boss. Look directly behind the tree located between the shrine path and the gem upgrades to find the star.
Mushroom Island
- Index Machine: Jump across to the platform featuring the Pet Index collection machine. Check directly behind the Index terminal and adjacent tree trunk.
- Mushroom Chest Island: Move toward the small side island containing glowing red and purple mushrooms alongside a static chest. Head around the left side behind the chest and foliage to pick up the star.
Desert, Crystal Cave, and Shadow Realm Star Locations (6 Stars)
The late-game zones contain the remaining six stars, hidden around crafting stations and natural barriers.
Desert Island
- Gold Machine: Walk past the portal toward the Gold Machine positioned to the right of the central pyramid. The star is placed directly behind the rear panel of the machine.
- Rear Pyramid Corner: Walk around to the back of the large pyramid. The star rests against the rear-right stone corner where the structure meets the boundary rocks.
Crystal Cave
- Purple Tree Rock Wall: Locate the egg hatching stations on this island. Head directly to the right side of the eggs and look across the rocky ledge near the glowing purple tree.
- Diamond Mutation Machine: Head to the Diamond Pet crafting station. Check behind the rock clusters directly flanking the back of the Diamond machine.
Shadow Realm
- Enchanting Machine Crystal: Head over to the Enchanting Machine. Walk directly behind the machine toward the large dark crystal cluster on the left; the star is tucked against the base of the crystal.
- Rainbow Machine Crystal: Proceed toward the Rainbow Machine station. Check slightly to the left in the gap between the Rainbow station and the Enchanting area; the final star sits directly behind the standalone crystal formation.
Rewards for Collecting All 15 Shiny Stars
Collecting all 15 shiny stars triggers an on-screen confirmation alerting you that the full set has been found. In recorded gameplay, this awards your profile a permanent 4% shiny mutation buff, increasing the odds of hatching rare shiny variants across standard and late-game eggs. Once collected, stars turn translucent or despawn from your personal session, serving as a permanent account unlock.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shiny stars are in Tap Simulator: Reborn?
There are 15 shiny stars in total. Three are located in the main Spawn Lobby, while the remaining twelve are evenly split across the six progression islands (Sky, Autumn, Mushroom, Desert, Crystal Cave, and Shadow Realm), with two stars per island.
What do shiny stars do in Tap Simulator: Reborn?
Finding all 15 stars grants an account-wide 4% shiny mutation buff, improving your chances of hatching shiny pet tiers from all eggs.
Do shiny stars respawn after you collect them?
No. Shiny stars are one-time secret collectibles. When you collect a star, it registers to your profile counter and will appear faint or disappear on your screen.
Can you collect stars out of order?
Yes. You can gather stars in any order as you unlock new areas through rebirths and coin purchases. You do not need to collect the Spawn stars before collecting stars in later zones.
