How to Get Free Diamonds in Travel Town

This guide details every legitimate method to earn free diamonds, Travel Town's premium currency, without spending a dime.

What are Diamonds and Why are They Important?

Diamonds are the premium currency in Travel Town, identifiable by their sparkling gem icon. Unlike gold, which is used for standard upgrades, diamonds are used for special actions that can significantly speed up your progress. They are much harder to come by than gold or energy, which makes spending them wisely a crucial part of your game strategy.

While you can always buy diamonds with real money, this guide focuses exclusively on the methods available within the game to earn them for free. The most valuable resource you get for free is energy, which you can find on our homepage, but a stash of free diamonds can be a game-changer.

Legitimate Ways to Earn Free Diamonds

Forget about "diamond generators" or hacks—they are all scams. Here are the real, in-game methods to build your diamond collection.

1. Leveling Up

Every time you gain enough XP to level up, the game rewards you with a small bundle of free diamonds. This is one of the most consistent sources of diamonds in the early to mid-game. Focus on completing tasks efficiently to level up faster.

2. Completing Achievements

Travel Town has a robust achievement system. These are long-term goals like "Merge 1,000 items" or "Complete 50 tasks for a specific townsperson." Each time you complete an achievement tier, you are rewarded with diamonds. You can check your achievement progress by tapping on the trophy icon in your town.

3. Special Event Rewards

Participating in special events is arguably the best way to earn a significant number of free diamonds. Many events have milestone reward tracks, and diamonds are often included as prizes for reaching certain tiers. The top prizes for competitive leaderboard events can sometimes include a large sum of diamonds.

4. Finding Diamond Boxes on the Board

Occasionally, you will receive small, single diamonds or a closed diamond box as a reward or from a producer. These boxes can be merged just like any other item. Merging diamond boxes to their highest level before opening them will yield the maximum number of free diamonds. It requires patience, but the payoff is worth it.

5. Daily Challenges and the Free Shop Box

While not a guaranteed daily source, both the daily challenges and the free gift box in the shop have a chance to contain a few diamonds. Make it a habit to check and complete these every day.

What Should You Spend Your Diamonds On?

Earning free diamonds is only half the battle; spending them wisely is just as important. Here is a general priority list for what to use your hard-earned gems on:

Unlocking Pouch Slots: This is the single best investment you can make. Your pouch is your temporary storage, and having more space is invaluable. It allows you to manage your board more effectively and save important items without having to sell them. The cost increases for each slot, so start unlocking them early.
Buying Missing Producer Parts: Sometimes you'll be just one or two parts away from upgrading a key producer. If those parts are available in the shop for a small number of diamonds, it can be a worthwhile purchase to unlock higher-level items faster.
Popping Bubbles: When you merge items, sometimes a bonus high-level item will appear in a "bubble." You can pop these bubbles with diamonds to claim the item. Only do this for very rare or hard-to-make items; ignore it for common ones.
Buying Energy (In Emergencies): This should be your last resort. While you can buy energy with diamonds, you can get plenty of free energy through daily links and other methods. Only spend diamonds on energy if you are in a time-sensitive event and need a final push to reach a critical milestone.

By using these legitimate methods, you can build a healthy supply of diamonds to give you a strategic edge without ever needing to open your wallet. For any other questions, check our general how to play guide or our page on account issues.