1. Understand the core rule
You are not playing a walking character. The scene is the puzzle: objects, table, tools, and cake react to the force you apply. The winning approach is to move less and observe more.
2. Stable beginner route
Secure the long tool, hook it under the table or along an edge, and drag slowly toward the character. Once the table is close, stop moving the whole setup and work directly with the cake.
3. Common mistakes
Do not hit the cake first, do not pull in a straight line with too much force, and do not fight a table that has already flipped. If the physics state is unstable, restarting is often faster than saving a chaotic scene.
4. Tips for faster times
Practice the first grab, reduce large movements, and reuse the same contact point on every attempt. Fast routes depend more on consistency than luck.