How Do I Upgrade My Town?

Upgrading your town is the ultimate goal! This guide explains the process, how to get the resources you need, and the best strategy to level up.

While merging items is what you do minute-to-minute, the true heart of your Travel Town adventure is a much grander task: restoring your town to its former glory. This is accomplished by upgrading the various buildings scattered across your map, from the humble Cafe to the majestic Lighthouse. Each upgrade brings new life to the town and, more importantly, unlocks new opportunities for you.

This guide will cover why upgrading is so crucial, the exact steps to do it, and how to gather the resources you'll need for these exciting construction projects.

Why is Upgrading Your Town So Important?

Upgrading your town is much more than just a cosmetic change. It is the primary way you make real progress in the game. Here’s what you gain from each upgrade:

Unlocking New Producers: This is the biggest benefit. Many building upgrades will reward you with a brand-new Producer. A new producer means a whole new family of items to merge, new tasks from villagers, and new content to explore.
Gaining Experience (XP): Every upgrade gives you a massive amount of XP, helping you level up faster. Leveling up refills your energy and can increase your maximum energy capacity.
Visual Progress: It's incredibly satisfying to see a dusty, run-down building transform into a vibrant, beautiful landmark that you brought back to life!

How to Upgrade a Building: The Simple Steps

The process of upgrading a building is very straightforward. The game makes it clear what you need to do.

Tap on a Building: Find a building on your town map that is ready to be upgraded. It will often have an arrow or a special glow. Tap on it.
Check the Requirements: A pop-up will appear showing you exactly which resources are needed for the next level. This could be a certain amount of Coins, a specific number of Tools, or a combination of both.
Tap the "Upgrade" Button: If you have all the required resources, the "Upgrade" button will be active. Tap it, and watch as your building transforms before your eyes!

How to Get the Resources You Need

To upgrade your town, you'll need to be a master resource collector. There are two main types of resources required:

1. Coins 🪙
Coins are the most common requirement for upgrades. You earn them through almost every activity in the game. If you're running low, check out our complete guide on how to get free coins, or focus on these methods:

Completing villager orders.
Selling high-level items.
Winning them as rewards in events.
Opening chests and piggy banks (always merge them to the max level first!).

2. Tools ⚒️
Tools like hammers, wrenches, and saws are special items needed for more advanced upgrades. Unlike coins, you can't earn them from regular tasks. Tools come from Toolboxes. These special red chests are earned in a few key ways:

As high-tier rewards in special events.
As a prize for completing all your Daily Challenges.
Occasionally through special offers in the in-game shop.

When you get a Toolbox, tap it to release the tools onto your board. Just like other items, these tools can be merged to create higher-level tools, which are needed for the biggest and best upgrades.

A Smart Strategy for Upgrading

To make the most of your resources, it pays to be strategic. Here are a couple of tips:

Focus on One Building at a Time: It can be tempting to spread your resources around, but it's often more effective to save up and focus on completing one building's upgrade path at a time. This gives you a clear goal and a more satisfying sense of accomplishment.
Prioritize Producer-Unlocking Upgrades: If you have a choice between two upgrades, and one of them will unlock a new producer, always choose that one! It will open up more of the game for you to enjoy.

By focusing on collecting resources and upgrading your town, you're playing the game the way it was meant to be played and setting yourself up for a fun and rewarding journey. Happy building!