The following can be obtained by completing the corresponding task.
Novice Rummer:
Run 500 meters.
Pocket Change:
Collect 100 coins.
Adventurer:
Score 25,000 points.
Treasure Hunter:
Score 50,000 points.
Piggy Bank:
Collect 250 coins.
Stingy:
Collect no coins for 250 meters.
Coins
Coins and Coin modifiers can be purchased in the in-app store for the following prices.
5,000 Coin Pack:
Purchase for $0.99.
50,000 Coin Pack:
Purchase for $4.99.
150,000 Coin Pack:
Purchase for $9.99.
400,000 Coin Pack:
Purchase for $19.99.
Coin Doubler:
Purchase for $4.99.
Free Coins
At the in-game application store of Temple Run 2 go to 'Get Free Stuff'. Once you have done that you will be able to follow Temple Run 2 on twitter which will give you 250 extra free coins to play with.
Free Gem
At the in-game application store of Temple Run 2 go to 'Get Free Stuff'. Once you have done that you will be able to 'like' the game on Facebook which will give you a totally free Gem.
Gameplay Hints
Collect Green Gems you'll need these if you want to restart game.
Complete objectives to level up. Doing so earns rewards and lets you gain access to new power-ups.
Tilt your device to shift the cart in the desired direction.
Upgrade Your abilities. Each can be upgraded up to six times and it'll help you a lot.
Gems
You can save your character from death with gems. Gem Packs can be puchased in-app for the following prices.
5 Gem Pack:
Purchase for $0.99.
50 Gem Pack:
Purchase for $4.99.
150 Gen Pack:
Purchase for $9.99.
500 Gem Pack:
Purchase for $19.99.
Green Gems
Always make it a priority to collect the Green Gems as you will need them if you want to restart the game.
Level Up
To be able to level up you must complete objectives. Completing objectives will also earn you rewards and allow you access to new power-ups.
Lifetime Coins Reset
There is currently an issue with a large number of players versions of Temple Run 2 in that whenever they close the app, their Lifetime Coins, the scale by which many of the goals in the game are measured, are reset.
These should save and carry over between play sessions - hopefully the game will be updated soon to rectify the situation.
Special Powers
Activate the special powers and abilities like shields if you are struggling. Just double tap the screen to enable them.
Super fast speed
This requires the speed boost. While in boost, keep jumping until it goes away. You will keep running until it is impossible to see or run. Note: If you stop jumping it will not work, You can stop when the boost is over.
Tilt
You can always tilt your device to shift the cart in the desired direction.
Unlock Characters
Collect the indicated amount of coins to unlock the corresponding character.
Guy Dangerous:
Default character.
Scarlett Fox:
Collect 5,000 coins.
Barry Bones:
Collect 15,000 coins.
Karma Lee:
Collect 25,000 coins.
Upgrade Abilities
Remember that you can always upgrade your abilities if you are struggling. Each can be upgraded up to six times.