Early Tier Black Holes
The first nine black hole tiers, from Micro Hole to Singularity - your foundation for the entire merge chain.
Overview
Early tier black holes are the first nine merges in the game, running from the humble Micro Hole all the way up to the Singularity. They teach the core loop and build the cash engine you need to reach the mid tiers, where income scales far more aggressively and raiding becomes viable.
Early Tier Black Hole List
The full early game merge chain in order, with each row representing the next tier up from the one directly above it.
Power scales from just a few hundred at the Micro Hole to over a hundred thousand by the Singularity, so merges compound surprisingly quickly here.
These tiers are cheap to produce, which makes them ideal for safely learning how merging works without wasting precious resources on mistakes.
| Tier | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micro Hole (Dark Wisp) | Starting hole |
| 2 | Gravity Pit | First merge |
| 3 | Void Pebble | Early cash |
| 4 | Dark Orb | Early cash |
| 5 | Gravity Well | Stable income |
| 6 | Void Core | Mid-early |
| 7 | Collapse | Mid-early |
| 8 | Singularity | Top of early |
Starting Your First Holes
You begin every run by collecting sparkles around your base, which spawn Micro Holes one at a time. Merge two Micro Holes to create a Gravity Pit, and continue up the chain as your cash allows.
Early tiers generate modest cash, but they are the essential on-ramp to everything else in the game. Redeeming codes gives free cash to speed up these first merges considerably.
Don't over-invest in upgrades here - your cash is far better saved for slots and spawn tier, which pay off for the entire rest of the run rather than a single early tier.
Key Early Game Milestones
Three moments that define the early game and set up your entire mid-game push.
Hitting each milestone unlocks faster cash generation, more slots, and noticeably smoother merges going forward.
First Merge
Combine two Micro Holes into a Gravity Pit to learn the core merge mechanic hands-on.
Stable Income
Reach the Gravity Well tier for reliable passive cash generated every single second.
Singularity
Top the early chain and transition smoothly into the more powerful mid tiers.
Early Game Progression Path
A simple path from your very first sparkle to the Singularity at the top of the early chain.
Each step builds directly on the last, so keep merging steadily and spend your cash on the recommended upgrades below.
Avoid hoarding low-tier holes, since your slots are quite limited early on and will crowd out the higher tiers you actually want to build.
Collect Sparkles
Gather sparkles around your base to spawn Micro Holes and begin the long merge chain.
Merge to Gravity Well
Climb steadily up to the Gravity Well for a stable early cash engine that funds your first real upgrades.
Upgrade Slots
Spend cash on slots to hold more holes at once for much easier matching pairs.
Reach Singularity
Top the early chain at the Singularity tier and prepare for the mid tiers ahead.
Early Game Tips
Quick wins to accelerate your first hour of play and set up a smooth transition into the more lucrative mid tiers.
- Redeem codes immediately for free starting cash and stars to fund your very first merges.
- Read the beginner tips guide before spending your first cash on any upgrades.
- Enable auto-merge if available to skip tedious manual hole dragging.
- Upgrade spawn tier early so new holes appear above level 1 automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Guides
All Black Holes Tier List
The complete merge chain from Micro Hole all the way to the Omega Hole.
Mid Tier Black Holes
Dark Star through Galaxy Devourer - the next stage of the merge chain.
How to Merge Black Holes
The core merge mechanic explained step by step for new players.