- A Gold Time is the time limit for saving a bear to earn the gold medal and a golden trophy.
- Shortest Gold Time: Vladimir at 0:15 in Snow Valley, then Tommy and DJ Pierre at 0:20.
- Longest: Zephyr at 9:30 and Toast at 9:00, both coin-collecting bears.
- Golden Bears were replaced by medals in update 11.0, but Gold Times still apply.
- All golden bears are needed for the third star on a save file.
Super Bear Adventure players chasing gold medals need to know one number: the Gold Time. Every bear you rescue has its own time limit, and you have to beat it to earn a golden trophy.
The problem is that the game does not list every Gold Time in one place. Players have to enter each level to see the limit one by one.
This guide compiles the Gold Times for 32 bears across four worlds, plus The Hive. The data comes from the community-run Super Bear Adventure wiki on Fandom, which built its tables from update 12.0.0. The game is now on 13.0.8, so some numbers may have changed.
Quick answer: A Gold Time in Super Bear Adventure is the time limit for saving a bear to earn the gold medal and a golden trophy. The shortest is Vladimir at 0:15 in Snow Valley, and the longest are Zephyr at 9:30 in Beemothep Desert and Toast at 9:00 in Giant House. The Hive's Save the kingdom Gold Time is 6:00. The data comes from the community wiki, based on update 12.0.0.What Is a Gold Time in Super Bear Adventure?
A Gold Time is the time you must beat when saving a bear. Finish faster than it and you earn the gold medal plus a golden trophy of that bear, complete with its outfit and name.
The trophy is placed near the level's sign in The Hub, and the bear's name is marked in gold on the local leaderboard, so you can see at a glance which bears are still left.
This system used to be called Golden Bears. Update 11.0 removed Golden Bears and replaced them with medals, but the Gold Time remains the requirement for the gold medal and the golden trophy.
Gold Times for Every Bear
Here is the Gold Time for each bear in the four main worlds and The Hive, in minutes:seconds.
| World | Bears and Gold Times |
|---|---|
| Turtletown | Barry 1:15, Tommy 0:20, Blackbeard 0:25, Stéphane 6:00, Dr Christopher 0:25, DJ Pierre 0:20, Bob 0:35, Madeline 0:30 |
| Snow Valley | Polaris 1:45, Flake 0:30, Rodolph 0:25, Frosty 5:00, Alix 0:35, Vladimir 0:15, Skia 0:25, Jon 0:40 |
| Beemothep Desert | Sand 1:55, Amos 0:35, Alexander 0:35, Zephyr 9:30, Grumble 0:45, Numerobis 0:40, Cleo 0:25, Ramses 0:55 |
| Giant House | Viper 3:00, Blossom 1:45, Joseph 0:45, Toast 9:00, Maya 0:35, Junior 0:50, Claptrap 0:35, Felix 0:40 |
| The Hive | Save the kingdom 6:00 |
Source: the community-run Super Bear Adventure wiki on Fandom, based on update 12.0.0. Times may differ in the latest version.
That makes 32 bears with Gold Times, eight per world, plus one Gold Time for saving the kingdom in The Hive.
Shortest and Longest Gold Times
The shortest Gold Time belongs to Vladimir in Snow Valley at just 15 seconds. Tommy in Turtletown and DJ Pierre also get only 20 seconds. On bears like these, one early mistake is enough to fail, so learn the route before you start.
The longest belong to Zephyr in Beemothep Desert at 9 minutes 30 seconds and Toast in Giant House at 9 minutes. Stéphane in Turtletown has 6 minutes and Frosty in Snow Valley has 5 minutes.
The community wiki explains that bears with the longest Gold Times are usually rescued through coin collecting. The key there is not raw speed but an efficient coin route.
| Category | Bear | Gold Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shortest | Vladimir (Snow Valley) | 0:15 |
| Shortest | Tommy (Turtletown) | 0:20 |
| Shortest | DJ Pierre (Turtletown) | 0:20 |
| Longest | Zephyr (Beemothep Desert) | 9:30 |
| Longest | Toast (Giant House) | 9:00 |
| Longest | Stéphane (Turtletown) | 6:00 |
Compiled from the community wiki list based on update 12.0.0.
Rewards: The Third Star and Achievements
Collecting every golden bear pays off. According to the community wiki, all Golden Bears are required for the third and final star on your save file.
Reaching certain totals, such as 10 and 25 golden bears, also unlocks achievements. So even if you cannot finish them all, every Gold Time you beat still counts.
Tips for Beating Gold Times
Start with bears that have long Gold Times but simple routes. Coin bears like Frosty leave more room for error than Vladimir's 15 seconds.
Restart the level when your opening goes badly. On Gold Times under 30 seconds, a few lost seconds at the start almost guarantee a miss.
Study speedrun routes. Community speedrun categories, such as the minimum A-press challenge, use optimized bear rescue orders that make good references.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The time limit for saving a bear. Beating it earns the gold medal and a golden trophy in The Hub. Vladimir in Snow Valley at 0:15, according to the community wiki data for update 12.0.0. Zephyr in Beemothep Desert at 9:30, followed by Toast in Giant House at 9:00. Golden Bears were removed in update 11.0 and replaced with medals, but Gold Times still decide the gold medal. 6:00 for Save the kingdom.1. What is a Gold Time in Super Bear Adventure?
2. Which bear has the shortest Gold Time?
3. Which bear has the longest Gold Time?
4. Do Golden Bears still exist?
5. What is The Hive's Gold Time?
Conclusion
Gold Times are the key to gold medals and the third star in Super Bear Adventure. With the full list in one place, you can choose which bears to chase first.
Because the data is based on update 12.0.0, double-check the times in your game before attempting them. If anything differs, go with what your version shows.
- Gold Time = the limit for the gold medal and golden trophy.
- Shortest is Vladimir at 0:15, longest is Zephyr at 9:30.
- The Hive's Gold Time is 6:00.
- All golden bears are needed for the third star.
- Data is from the community wiki for 12.0.0; the game is now 13.0.8.
