Looking at the game, Hotsauce and Staking factor is the key. If you want to maximize everything, having a good hotsauce generation and staking factor will give you the best chance of getting the best rewards in game. So, the best strategy is to focus on the two first.
Hotsauce generation – stake cards with high merge count because higher merge count gives you a better hotsauce generation factor (multiplier)
Stake Colony to increase your Staking Colony factor
These two things once you get will only ask you a lower SCRIPT requirement since all cards are combined. There's only 2 SCRIPT needed per card so it's pretty low. That's why I suggest that you should be able to merge your cards.
The logic is simple: a higher merge count boosts your Hotsauce Factor, which directly impacts your live rewards. Instead of spreading your SCRIPTs thin across many low-level cards, you can concentrate them on a few powerful merged cards. This not only saves SCRIPT, but also ramps up your Hotsauce output significantly.
Meanwhile, staking $COLONY increases your Staking Colony Factor, which acts as another multiplier in the reward formula. The more you stake, the better your reward efficiency becomes. This gives a long-term edge for players who commit to the ecosystem.
So the best approach? Merge your cards early. Don’t hoard low-level ones. Stake enough COLONY to get that staking multiplier working for you. Then watch your rewards stack up more efficiently over time.
Remember, this game is not just about luck—it’s about strategy and long-term thinking. By optimizing both your Hotsauce and Staking Colony Factor, you're giving yourself the best possible edge in the world of StakeHouse Den.