Number Buttons at spawn change how much Speed you gain with each step. Stronger buttons need more Wins, so each one gives you a clear target while you race through the stages.
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Base Speed
Base is the free starting option and gives +1 Speed per step. It is the baseline for comparing every stronger button.
Base
The free baseline gives +1 Speed per step before moving to a higher Number Button.
- Speed per step
- +1
- Wins required
- 0
| Name | Description | Speed per step | Wins required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | The free baseline gives +1 Speed per step before moving to a higher Number Button. | +1 | 0 |
How Number Buttons work
The Number Buttons sit at spawn, opposite the treadmills. Stand on an available button to switch to its listed Speed gain per step, then keep moving to build Speed.
Each button has a Wins requirement. Wins come from reaching the yellow safe-zone pads, so stage runs move you toward both the next button and the Speed needed for harder stages. A tidy little loop, until the next requirement arrives.
Which Number Button to use
Use the highest button currently available to you. Higher options give more Speed per step, which makes rebuilding Speed and preparing for later stages quicker.
Check the required Wins before planning your next upgrade. Large jumps in the ladder can take longer to reach, so keep using your best available button instead of waiting around at spawn with very fast intentions.
Number Buttons and other Speed upgrades
Number Buttons control the listed base Speed gained per step. Treadmills, Trails, Auras, Rebirths, and temporary boosts are separate progression systems, so do not read a button value as your total gain after every other effect.
FAQ
Where are the Number Buttons in +1 Speed Keyboard Escape?
They are at spawn, opposite the treadmills. Step onto an available button to use its listed Speed gain per step.
Which Number Button should I use?
Use the highest button available for your Wins. Each higher option gives more Speed per step.
How do I get Wins for Number Buttons?
Run through stages and reach the yellow safe-zone pads. Those Wins help you meet the requirements for stronger Number Buttons.
Are Number Buttons the same as treadmills?
No. Number Buttons set your listed base Speed gain per step, while treadmills are separate training surfaces with their own access rules and multipliers.
