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Travel Town Beginner’s Guide: Tips, Tricks & Strategies to Complete More Levels and Rebuild the Entire City

By: Author Barbara Craig

Posted on Last updated: April 6, 2022

Travel Town is a match and merge puzzle game developed by Magmatic Games, and it’s currently available on iOS and Android platforms. On top of the beautiful sharp graphics and matching sounds, Travel Town comes with an addictive gameplay, that fans of the genre will certainly enjoy.

To get you started on the right foot, we have put together a comprehensive Travel Town beginner’s guide . We will start this guide with explaining the basic mechanics and continue with effective strategies to advance quickly in the game, rebuild the city and help your neighbours. Of course, without forgetting to enjoy the thrill of finding new and better objects as you go merging.

Travel Town is visually similar and has the same mechanics as Merge Mansion , a game that we have covered before here at Level Winner. So if you had the pleasure of playing that game, then you probably won’t have any major problems going through Travel Town.

The game takes place in Travel Town, a beautiful seaside that was ravaged away by a storm. Your main objective is to restore it and help your neighbours who were left with nothing. Meanwhile, you discover new objects. The mechanics of the game consists of mixing matching objects to get better and better objects. You can sell these objects to your neighbours who in exchange will give you smileys among other rewards. Smileys are the in-game currencies in Travel Town, and you will use them to rebuild the town. To start to play you need to use energy. At the beginning you have 100 units of energy in the form of lightning and you must use it wisely to advance levels. But be careful, in between you must pay attention to how you organize yourself. Here I will share with you several tips and strategies to be able to advance quickly in Travel Town.

1. Starting From Scratch And Cleaning Your Place

At first, you will start with little free space to merge. Not only that, but you will also find spaces blocked by objects covered in sand. Do not worry that this is momentary and here you will see how to proceed to optimize your space.

These grey objects that you find buried in the sand have to be removed with a matching item. To do this you must take objects out of the bucket and mix until you get the one you are looking for.

Now you may ask: How do I know what I need to mix to get what I’m looking for? Well, at first you will not have major difficulties. Keep looking, you’re on the right track. Once you achieve to unlock the space you will have a little bit more room and be more comfortable.

Pay attention not to miss the opportunity to unlock a space if you have the same item. As you advance in level, more spaces will be freed up to work and you will be able to have a greater variety of objects. You will also be able to see stars with numbers drawn on the sand, these numbers indicate at what level that space is unlocked. But you may have to dig up some grey object from that new place. When the neighbours see what you achieve on the beach, they will add you to the chat group.

There you can keep up-to-date with everything they would like to improve about the city, as well as read pretty funny things apart from the fact that they don’t stop talking in that group.

2. Stay Organized And Save Space

Maintaining order in Travel Town can be crucial and makes the difference between an average player and a pro player. Maintaining order in the first levels is not something very difficult to achieve, since you will only have a couple of objects on the playground. But what happens as you go forward? As you advance in the game you will have a greater variety of objects at your disposal.

Not only that, but you will also have to achieve more complex objects and you will have the board with half-jobs distributed everywhere. So how can you improve this situation?

A good option is to organize them by type , this way you will have more ease when searching for a particular object. For example, you can group the objects that come out of the bucket in one corner, the objects that come out of the picnic basket in another corner, and so on. You can also save space by gathering all the same items , so you will have more free places.

Another option is to keep rare items, that you are not going to use for the time being, in the inventory. What happens if you follow the previous steps and still fill the sandbox with things? Can’t you keep mixing? Okay, do not worry! In this case, you have two options, one is to sell the objects in exchange for smileys, touching the object you want to sell and then below the currency symbol you can make the sale in exchange for smileys.

Some lower-tier items you will not be able to sell but if you need the space urgently you can remove them. You select the object first and then down in the garbage can. Throwing out the items does not benefit you since the sale value is not as good as the value for which the neighbours pay, but it’s still something. That’s why you have to try not to get to this point.

The inventory will also be enabled, where you can initially store up to 7 objects. You can unlock more slots in exchange for diamonds.

3. Keep Your Neighbours Happy And Successfully Deliver Orders

The neighbours seem to love the items you manage to get from the sand. That’s why they will be constantly requesting new items. Before starting to create an order object, you should review all the orders you have.

This way, you avoid making a very complicated request when you have an object that’s almost ready on your board. Sometimes the commands are very simple, but other times they are a bit more difficult. There may be unique objects , which you will have to find out where or how to get them. It may also be that you order 2 or 3 objects together.

And you have to get them all, they don’t take half orders. This may seem difficult, but as the game progresses you will become a master at delivering double or triple commands. I recommend that you try to start with the most difficult of the 2 items. When you get this object it will turn green, this way it is very easy to identify them and you will know that you have to deliver it.

An ideal scenario is that you group the objects in green in some sectors of the board where you do not move the items much. This is so that you don’t keep mixing it with the same item and you lose the needed level. So you will leave it waiting until you get the others.

Why shouldn’t you overdo the level? If you build higher-level objects, you will spend more energy and later you will not be able to sell them and they will take up space. Also, you will have to start from scratch to build it again and deliver it, since you cannot go back. For example: if a neighbour asks you for a Nautilus shell but you continue mixing until you reach a starfish, then you will not be able to go back and you will have to wait for someone to ask you for that object.

Another thing that can happen is that you see some requests in grey: when you see this, if you try to open it, it will tell you that you have to go up to the next level to be able to take that order. So first you must level up completing other orders and then you will see what the order is about.

4. Start Little By Little To Buy Buildings And Reform Them

As we mentioned before, smileys are the in-game currencies. You can spend smileys on keys, so you can rebuild the buildings of Travel Town. You have several options to get smileys:

Fulfilling the requests of the neighbours: You will constantly have orders to deliver. Although, some objects will not give you many smileys in return. Some neighbours are willing to pay fortunes for rare objects. But yes, you have to know how to find them.

Mixing certain objects: There are some objects such as photos or jewels that, when merged, may reward you smileys. You’ll notice because they will fly on the board, so don’t forget to collect them!

Buying smileys in the store: Some days there are available smileys in the store for purchase. It’s a lazy option and you must pay with diamonds in exchange if you do not want to merge.

Selling objects: Another good option is to sell some items that you have left and that you think you will not need. Once you sell an item, you will see how many smileys you got for that item in return.

Hmm… did you regret selling it? After the sale, you can recover the item by going down where it says undo selling and select the circular arrow. But be careful, once you select something else on the screen, the option to have the object returned to you will disappear.

Opening chests: The majority of the chests have smileys as a reward, and you will be able to get many out of them. But of course, getting chests is not easy. You will have to fulfil orders, level up or rebuild buildings to get them. Once you get the necessary resources you can start upgrading the city. Keep in mind that in this case, you are going to need a pile of wood planks as well as smileys. Later in this guide, we will explain how to get the materials.

5. Squeeze The Juice Out Of Your Resources

The items that allow you to advance in the game faster are the following 3. Don’t forget to take care of your resources because they are the key to success in Travel Town.

Smileys: You need to get the maximum number of smileys to be able to pay for the key to the land that you are acquiring and also for the restorations. Doing this will give you experience points and you will advance in level.

That’s why every time a face item appears on the board, it is recommended not to sell it immediately and keep them in the inventory to mix them and reach the maximum level. This way, you can obtain greater benefits than selling them one by one.

For example: If you only have one smiley and you sell it, they will give you 1 in exchange, but if you have 2, they will give you 3, if you have 4 they will give you 7, if you mix 8 they will give you 15, and if you reach the maximum level of the item (level 5) which is 16 will give you 32 smileys. This is a lot of difference to make if you are patient and wait until you have the maximum level before selling it.

Energies: the energies will allow you to continue loading objects on the board, they renew themselves from time to time, but, indeed, they are also spent quickly when you need to deliver an object. That’s why every time an energy item appears, like the smileys, it is recommended to keep them in the inventory to mix them and reach the maximum level. This way you can get more benefit from it, for an energy item at the maximum level, you will get 100 units of energy.

A tip to get more energy is to take a good look at the sign that appears when you run out, since sometimes to the right of the option to pay with diamonds it gives you the option to see a commercial in exchange for 25 energy.

And because they are short commercials, I think it’s worth watching the commercial instead of spending diamonds on energy.

Diamonds: Diamonds are definitely the most precious and that’s why you have to avoid wasting them. In Travel Town, you can use it for almost everything. For example, you can skip the waiting time of some items with diamonds, but is it worth it? Perhaps, you can be patient with the wait and use the diamonds to exchange them for space in the inventory or get energy at good prices.

Check the offers daily, there are days that for a few diamonds you can get energy packages or chests. And just like energies and smileys, diamonds can be pooled together to make the most profit from selling them. Don’t forget that every time you discover a new item, it will appear in the collection book as a gift.

You must open it and inside it, you will find a diamond. So every day at the end of playing you can go to the book to continue completing the collections.

6. Permanent Objects

Permanent objects are those from which you can obtain objects in exchange for energy. These objects cannot be sold and you can take them to their maximum level. The higher its level, the better objects you will obtain from it. Keep in mind that of the objects that you can get from inside in exchange for energy, you will not be able to select them since it will give you a random object. Permanent items have a cooldown time that depends on the item.

As much as you have energy, you will not be able to remove objects infinitely. When the inside is finished, a clock will appear indicating how long you must wait until you can get objects again. There are times when you will be lucky and it will give you some higher-level item. Here are some permanent items that you will find in the first levels: Beach Bucket: This is the first permanent item that you get in the game. It is formed from buckets and you can take it to the maximum level, which is 9. From here you can obtain pebbles, stones, sandcastles and seashells, among others. When it is at its maximum level you will be able to obtain the mysterious letter from here but to be honest it will not be easy to obtain one.

With the objects that come out of the bucket, you can complete the Shells and the Sand Castles book collection. Picnic Basket: This basket, like the bucket, is one of the first permanent items that you obtain and that requires energy to deliver objects.

From here you can obtain spoons, olives among others. And you will be able to complete the Picnic Food series and the Cutlery Tools series. Jewellery display: When you take the jewellery display to level 4 you will have a jewellery box. It is a permanent item which means that it will remain on the board forever, not only will you be able to create beautiful jewels with what is inside it but it also has a particularity.

It is that this jewellery box does not use energy to generate objects! Which means that you will have endless items? Well, yes and no, because if it has a cooldown time. You can place the jewellery box in the middle of the board and you can see how the objects jump out.

In case you have a full workspace, I recommend that you keep the jewellery box surrounded by items. This way, neither of the will pop from inside, occupying the place you need on the board.

Once they stop coming out, you will have to wait for the recharge time to expire. If you need to make a jewel and you don’t want to wait for the recharge time, you can also use diamonds to skip the time. A trick for when they give you a reward jewellery box and you have one on the board: first you empty the one you have on the board until the clock mark appears indicating that you have to wait.

Next step, you lower the new jewel box to the board and empty it too. Once the 2 are with the cooldown clock, you merge them. This will not only give you a higher tier jewel box but also resets the time so you can empty it for the third time. 

7. Reward Items

Crates: Crates have 5 levels. Inside the crates, you can get smileys or  diamonds. When you get one, either for a level-up reward or for having completed a level. You can open it or you can also save it and wait till get one of the same level to be able to merge them.

Whichever option you choose, when you want to open it you have to select them and choose the option to open there will tell you how long you have to wait. The higher the level of the crate, the greater the rewards, but also the longer it will take to open.

Energy crate: The crates contain only energy inside so nothing that comes out of it can surprise you. They are usually achieved by levelling up or completing an order. These crates cannot be levelled up as they are at their maximum level when they appear. Toolbox: Toolboxes are boxes full of tools where you can find everything from screws and wood to cement and bricks for construction. They are crucial for building upgrades. Not only that, but they are quite difficult to get, usually given to you as a reward for hard-to-complete orders.

So I recommend that you keep everything that comes out of the toolbox well until you can get the maximum level of each item. So when you manage to build, for example, a brick wall or a concrete mixer, it will be kept in the inventory until you use it in some upgrade.

These tool items will be saved in the second tab of the inventory. So you should not worry about them taking up space. You can go check what materials you have stored at any time.

8. Special Items Are Difficult To Get

Joker: The jokers are rarer items than diamonds. And they have the peculiarity of being able to duplicate any common object you have in the playground. If you’re lucky enough to get one, I don’t recommend using it to combine with a pebble.

Save it or use it to combine with an object that has a very high tier level. This way you will save a lot of time. You also have the option to buy it in the store in exchange for diamonds. So it would be a good purchase. Bubbled items: Bubbled items are items that appear inside a bubble when you are creating an object. These objects are trapped and you will not be able to use them unless you pay their reward in diamonds. Its price varies depending on the difficulty of the item. It may be that you are not interested in taking out of the bubble in exchange for some diamonds. But as soon as an item that you need appears, this may be worth spending diamonds on.

Be aware, you cannot doubt it for a long time since the bubble will disappear in a short time. Don’t worry if you decide not to pay with diamonds, the bubbles always leave you something in return, which can be a smiley, energy or even a diamond.

Mysterious letter: Just as its name says, this letter is mysterious, it is rumoured that it has a map inside and that it takes you to some hidden place in Travel Adventure, have you got it yet? Do not worry that as the levels progress they will come to your hands. As a suggestion, you should start by getting letters out of the bucket. Mysterious fossil: If there was something more mysterious than the mysterious letter, it is surely this fossil. It is much more difficult to get, but believe me, it has a very good reward.

9. Take Part In Special Events

Do not forget to complete the special events, they are a good opportunity to gather resources. Daily challenge: It is a daily event that will appear as an order on the top right and when you open it you will be able to see the tasks to complete. This order, unlike the others, has a time limit that you cannot exceed. You can see the time remaining from the order or when opening it as well.

You can also see the counter, for example, if it says 0/3, it means that you have 0 tasks performed out of 3. As you complete them, it will indicate 1/3, 2/3, and so on until it reaches 3/3. Completing it will give you the reward indicated in the order. Wildlife sanctuary: it is a special event to which you are going to be invited to travel to the jungle. Precisely to a sanctuary, where you can feed and rescue tigers, cut dry or fallen trees, and plant new and healthy ones.

During our stay in the sanctuary, you have to try to complete as many requests as possible. Here there are no smileys as a reward for orders. But in exchange for completing an order, they will give you a paw token.

As you collect the paws you will advance in level, each time you reach a new level you will need more tokens to complete it. Once the time of the stay finishes, they will give you a diploma with the maximum level you reached and with it the rewards. The levels that you can reach range from level 1 to 8.

In the sanctuary, you will have a different energy, which has the same functionality as in the rest of the game but it is blue. When you run out of energy, you can go out and wait for it to recharge or you can also buy it with diamonds.

You can also collect smileys that will appear from time to time when you mix some items, it may be that smileys appear and you can collect those, a tip to take advantage of here is that if you see that our time in the jungle is running out and they are going to be left items, the ideal is that you can sell them before leave. Because once the time is up you won’t be able to come back for anything from the place.

The mechanic is very similar to what you’ve been doing. Only that here your mission, apart from completing the orders, is to rescue the tigers that are in the jungle. To do this, the first thing you must do is get items from the worker’s hut in exchange for energy. From here you can get tools, seeds and feeding bottles.

How to rescue your first tiger? The tigers are lost in the middle of the jungle but to get to them you must first cut down the fallen trees. You do this by taking some items of tools to the maximum level until you get a chainsaw. With it, you can choose the place to weed. Note that there are two types of trees to cut, one is the dry one that you will have to cut 2 times, so you will need 2 chainsaws.

And the other one is the stump for which you’re going to have to cut only once. Both will give you lodges in return. Once you enter the jungle you will find items in grey covered by the undergrowth, to unlock it you must get a matching item. When you go into the jungle, you may find a baby tiger in grey and to rescue it you will need to have another one. To get one you have to take a feeding bottle to the maximum level, then you double-tap it and a baby tiger will appear.

Once you got the baby tiger now with it, you can rescue the one you found in the jungle.

How do you plant new and healthy trees? Once you were able to remove the dry trees, the idea of ​​the sanctuary is that you reforest it with healthy trees. To do this you must start by mixing the seeds until you bring them to their maximum level. When you manage to have a Sundari tree, it will provide you with seeds and flowers without having to spend energy in return.

As soon as you finish don’t forget to claim your reward.

10. Be Persistent And Be Patient

As you progress in the game, you can achieve more complex items. Or maybe you use up energy faster. But don’t get discouraged, you can close the game and come back when you have full energy. Some items will take a few days to form but in the meantime, you will always have some other easier items to deliver. And when you have a permanent item in cooldown, relax and do other things in Travel Town.

That was our last piece of advice, and with that we conclude our Travel Town beginner’s guide. Hopefully, the tips and tricks we shared in this article will help you to advance in the best way until you complete your collection of objects and restore the city. If you have discovered any other tips or tricks during your gameplay, we would be happy to hear from you! Feel free to drop us a line in the comments below!

Karen Lancaster

Tuesday 26th of March 2024

How do I get the sand mmmm sand castle out of bucket rather than the shells ?

Deborah Leigh

Tuesday 13th of February 2024

What is an auto producer I keep hearing them mentioned. What do I do with the items? What items should I keep on the board?

Saturday 25th of November 2023

My favorite simple trick is this: try to keep 3 jewelry boxes on the playing board. Never combine them, and they will generate free jewelry three times as fast. Same with ice cream generators. Have fun Y'all.

Tuesday 21st of November 2023

Hi can someone tell me how to make the Goddess sculpture. I believe you use the are supplies for and I'm getting paintbrushes and notebooks which gave me pipes and make a colorful palette and pieces of concrete. But I don't know what to do with them. Thank you for any advice I could get

Sunday 6th of August 2023

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More merging fun with these Travel Town cheats and tips.

Travel Town from Magmatic Games, released in 2021 and after a couple of years in Play Store remains one of the most popular merge games to date. Here you'll find some great Travel Town cheats and tips to get the most out of this game.

Set initially on the beach where you have to get items and merge them to complete quests to complete the construction of a Town. The game has similar mechanics to other popular merge games such as Merge Matters and Merge Mansion , so anyone familiar with those games will certainly have a head start when it comes to working out Travel Town.

We've been playing the game, and have come up with some Travel Town Tips and strategies to help you keep going when you have run out of energy, how to maximise your free coins, and have put together a load of Travel Town questions and answers on where and how to find a ton of items in the game.

Our answers page is also a great way to keep up with the latest events and quests that people are currently looking for in the game.

There are no tap in Travel Town cheats that we know of in this game. Maybe at some point someone will design a hack to get free energy and gems, but if they do we would be staying away from it for a number of reasons which include the possibility of getting banned from the game or having our device compromised by malware.

We can offer however some Travel Town tips and strategies, you can find these below.

There is a quest list at the top of the game which tells you what items need to be crafted. It's best to try to target these items initially as it's the best way of getting coins so you can repair the buildings in your towns and get the XP that you need to level up.

When you log into the game you may as well use all of your energy as when you are under 100 it comes back anyway for free at a rate of 1 per 30 seconds.

When you get an energy chest, try not to consume the energy that comes out of it until you have maxed it out. Energy maxes out at level 5 when it will start to flash. Consume it at level 5 for 100 energy. To give you a comparison if you consume 2 level 4 energies, you'll only get 80 energy in total.

As with energy, it's best to merge your coins before you collect them. Coins also max out at level 5. If you are running out of space then drag items to your spare inventory space.

As well as your board slots you can also purchase with gems more spare inventory spaces. Initially, this is a good use of your gems but the more slots you purchase, the more expensive the slots will become until it's probably not worth it anymore.

If you try to get items from too many things at once you may find that you run out of spaces on your board, it's best to focus on one line of items at a time. If you do find you have run out of space on your board and inventory, you can tap an item, then select the dollar symbol to sell it and free up a space.

There are a few rare items in the game. One of the most controversial of these is the Mysterious Letter. You get this letter from the shell bucket, but it does not some out very often. I've read about instances of people starting their game over because they've got zero letters! With the Mysterious Letters, you can merge it eventually to an island and get Mysterious Fossil pieces, which is a very early quest, which often is never finished by a lot of players!

Event boards come up from time to time, a really good reason to play the events is that the energy used is not the same as the energy used in the main line of the game. But you can get quite a few gem rewards for completing event tasks, so all in all, these events can be a good way to get free gems, which can then be used in the main game.

How to get more coins in Travel Town

The best way to get coins in Travel Town is to complete quests, each quest that you complete has a coin based reward. Harder quests usually give more coins.

Other ways to get more coins in Travel Town include selling items that you don't want on the board. For example if your board is too full and you need space you may want to get some free coins by selling a couple of items.

When you have coins you can purchase buildings and make upgrades on the different levels. Completing levels will increase your player level, get you more energy and unlock more zones.

How to get more diamonds in Travel Town

Diamonds are the premium currency in Travel Town, they are a lot harder to get that coins, so be careful when you spend them, especially if you are a free to play player.

You do start the game with 50 diamonds, but as stated above, try not to spend them! You can get diamonds on the board sometimes, if you do, merge them to their highest level before tapping to redeem them, this way you'll get the most out of them.

You can use diamonds to get special items, recharge your energy and skip waiting times for the board pieces which distribute items.

How to Get Items?

We've put together a number of Travel Town Questions on how to get particular items in the game. Some may still need some answers, so if there are any good players of Travel Town out there, feel free to post your answers to any questions.

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How to get Mysterious Fossil?

If you click the bucket super fast to get a lot of pebbles, it will randomly spit out a mysterious letter. Read it somewhere. Tried it. Got it. Finally. Make sure you have enough spaces in the board and enough energy to keep clicking the bucket. ... + 8 More Answers

How to get mysterious letters?

I'm level 50 and still haven't received enough letters to do anything. I've had the same mission since I started playing ... + 4 More Answers

How can I get the tea cup and saucer? Merge food from the restaurant until you make a donut. When you click on the donut it turns into coffee.

You need the HERB STORE. Keep merging herbs into jars and the full jar will produce the teas. ... + 1 More Answers

Je suis bloquée.. Je n'ai que des missions qui ne sont pas possibles... Comment obtenir un fossile? Du thé? Guppi, ou un savon cadeau.... --- I'm stuck.. I only have missions that are not possible... How to get a fossil? Tea? Guppi, or a gift soap....

Bonjour, Pour le fossile c'est avec le seau de plage du départ, il faut obtenir les lettres mystérieuses : qu'il faut fusionner jusqu'à avoir l'île mystérieuse (c'est un peu la même idée que pour le pot de thé ou les bonbonnes d'air pour la plongée) : ensuite l'île va produire un demi-fossile. Après il y a des étapes, type répondre à 10 commandes etc... et on fini par avoir le fossile complet. Mais c'est hyper long pour avoir les lettres, genre presque 200 d'énergie à chaque fois. Donc ne perdez pas espoir ! --- Hello, For the fossil, it's with the beach bucket from the start, you have to get the mysterious letters: that you have to merge until you have the mysterious island (it's a bit the same idea as for the tea pot or the air canisters for diving): then the island will produce a half-fossil. Then there are steps, type respond to 10 commands etc... and we end up having the complete fossil. But it's super long to get the letters, like almost 200 energy each time. So don't lose hope! ... + 3 More Answers

Hello I’m only at level 12 and now need to open the jewellery stall on the beach. It is asking for 450 coins and a kind of tool that looks like a chest with black buttons/magnets in it. How do I get that tool? I’ve been stuck at this level forever. The tasks that will reward me toolboxes require very high level items and it’s taking too many energy.

The tool is a box of nails. Focus on tasks and daily challenges that give toolboxes until you have enough nails to move on. ... + 1 More Answers

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Travel Town Game Cheats and Tips for [Mastering Every Level]

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey through Travel Town? This captivating merge adventure game offers endless possibilities and challenges for players seeking a thrilling gaming experience. But fear not, fellow travelers, for we are here to equip you with a treasure trove of Travel Town game cheats and tips that will elevate your gameplay to new heights!

In this article, we’ll be your trusty guides, steering you through the intricacies of Travel Town with actionable advice, insider strategies, and answers to your burning questions. Whether you’re a newbie setting foot in this whimsical world or a seasoned traveler looking to up your game , we’ve got you covered.

The World of Travel Town

Before we dive into the cheats and tips, let’s take a quick look at what Travel Town is all about. Developed by Magmatic Games and released in 2021, Travel Town remains a popular choice among merge game enthusiasts . In Travel Town, your adventure begins on a sunny beach, where you embark on a quest to gather items and merge them to complete quests, ultimately constructing your dream town.

The game mechanics in Travel Town are reminiscent of other well-loved merge games like Merge Matters and Merge Mansion. If you’ve played these titles before, you’ll find yourself on familiar ground. Now, let’s uncover some Travel Town cheats and tips to enhance your gaming experience.

So, tighten your virtual shoelaces, sharpen your merge skills, and let’s dive right into the heart of Travel Town!

Travel Town Game Cheats and Tips

Let’s cut to the chase and explore the secrets that will help you become a Travel Town pro!

1. Master the Art of Merging

Merging is the backbone of Travel Town, and knowing how to do it efficiently is key to success. Here’s how to master it:

• Merge in batches: When merging buildings, it’s often better to merge several at once. It conserves space and resources, making your town grow faster.
• Prioritize merging higher-level items: Merge your highest-level buildings first to unlock new, more lucrative structures.
• Keep an eye on the merge chain: Understanding the merging sequence is crucial. It can help you plan your moves strategically.

2. Optimize Your Resource Management

Resources are your lifeline in Travel Town. Use them wisely with these tips:

• Collect regularly: Don’t forget to gather your resources frequently, as they are essential for building and upgrading.
• Upgrade your resource buildings: Level up your resource-generating buildings to increase production efficiency.
• Balance your resources: Keep a steady supply of all resources to ensure smooth gameplay.

3. Complete Quests and Achievements

Quests and achievements offer excellent rewards. Here’s how to make the most of them:

• Prioritize quests: Focus on completing quests as they provide valuable resources and experience points.
• Track your achievements: Keep an eye on your achievements and aim to complete them for bonus rewards.

4. Strategic Placement of Buildings

Where you place your buildings matters. Follow these tips:

• Organize your town: Arrange buildings strategically to maximize your space and efficiency.
• Group similar buildings: Grouping similar structures together can make merging easier.

5. Utilize Boosts and Power-ups

Boosts and power-ups can give you the upper hand. Here’s how to use them effectively:

• Activate boosts strategically: Save your boosts for moments when they will have the most significant impact, such as during tough quests.
• Watch ads for rewards: Occasionally, watching short ads can earn you valuable rewards like power-ups or resources.

How to Play Travel Town: A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide

Travel Town is a delightful mobile game that allows you to build and manage your own virtual town. As the mayor of your town, your main objective is to attract tourists, expand your infrastructure, and create a charming destination for all visitors. In this comprehensive beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of playing Travel Town and help you get started on your virtual adventure.

Getting Started

• Download and Install: Begin by downloading Travel Town from your device’s app store. Once installed, open the game.
• Creating Your Character: Customize your mayor character by choosing their appearance, including clothing and accessories.
• Your First Steps: Follow the initial in-game tutorial to learn the basic controls and objectives of Travel Town. This tutorial will guide you through your first tasks and introduce you to essential gameplay elements.

Building Your Town

• Constructing Buildings: To expand your town, tap on the build button and select the building you want to construct. Place it in an empty spot within your town.
• Strategic Placement: Organize your buildings strategically. Residential areas should be near amenities like shops and recreational spots, while factories and farms benefit from being close to each other.

Managing Resources and Currencies

• Coins and Gems: Coins and Gems are the two primary currencies in Travel Town. Coins can be earned by completing tasks or collecting rent from buildings, while Gems are obtained through achievements or purchasing them.
• Resources: Keep an eye on essential resources like Energy, Water, and Materials. These are necessary for constructing and upgrading buildings. Complete tasks or watch ads to replenish them when they run low.

Interaction with Townsfolk

• Resident Needs: Click on thought bubbles above your residents’ heads to discover their needs. Fulfill these needs to make your residents happier and improve your town’s overall atmosphere.

Exploring Quests and Events

• Quests: Travel Town offers various quests that provide rewards and advance the storyline. Completing quests is essential for progression.
• Events: Keep an eye on limited-time events in the game. These often offer exclusive buildings or decorations as rewards.

How Do You Get Free Energy In Travel Town?

To get free energy in Travel Town, you can follow various methods and tips available in the game. Here are some effective ways to obtain free energy in Travel Town:

• Daily Rewards: Log in to the game daily to claim your daily rewards. Often, these rewards include free energy, which can be crucial for your progress in the game. Make it a habit to check in regularly to collect these bonuses.
• Watch Ads: In many mobile games, including Travel Town, you have the option to watch short ads in exchange for rewards. Keep an eye out for opportunities to watch ads for free energy. It’s a quick and easy way to replenish your energy reserves.
• Complete Quests and Challenges: As you play Travel Town, you’ll receive quests and challenges. Completing these tasks not only advances your gameplay but also often rewards you with free energy. Prioritize these quests to maximize your energy gains.
• Event Participation: Travel Town frequently hosts special events and limited-time challenges. Participate in these events as they often offer generous energy rewards upon successful completion.
• Connect with Social Media: Sometimes, games offer rewards for connecting your game account to your social media profiles. Check if Travel Town provides this option, as it might grant you free energy or other bonuses.
• Refer Friends: Some games offer referral rewards. If Travel Town has a referral system in place, invite your friends to play, and when they join, you could earn free energy as a referral bonus.
• In-game purchases: While not exactly “free,” occasionally, the game might offer special promotions or bundles that include energy as a bonus when you make in-game purchases. Consider taking advantage of these offers if you’re inclined to spend money on the game.
• Gifts from Neighbors: In Travel Town, you can have neighbors who send you gifts. These gifts can sometimes include free energy. Be a good neighbor and send gifts to others as well, as they may reciprocate with energy gifts.
• Random Drops: During regular gameplay, keep an eye out for random drops from completed actions. Sometimes, you might find energy as a pleasant surprise while merging or building.
• Join Online Communities: Join Travel Town communities and forums online. Fellow players often share tips, tricks, and sometimes even hacks that can help you access free energy or energy-saving strategies.

It’s important to note that while some sources online may suggest using mods or hacks to get unlimited energy, these methods can violate the game’s terms of service and result in penalties or even a ban from the game. It’s best to rely on the legitimate methods mentioned above to enjoy Travel Town while maintaining a fair and enjoyable gaming experience.

How to Get More Coins and Diamonds

Coins and diamonds are essential currencies in Travel Town. Here’s how to obtain more of them:

Getting More Coins:

• Complete quests: Each completed quest rewards you with coins, with harder quests typically offering more substantial coin rewards.
• Sell unwanted items: If your board is full, consider selling items you don’t need to free up space and earn some extra coins.

Getting More Diamonds:

• Start with 50 diamonds: The game begins with 50 diamonds, so use them judiciously, especially if you’re a free-to-play player.
• Merge diamonds: When you find diamonds on the board, merge them to their highest level before collecting. This maximizes their value.
• Use diamonds strategically: Diamonds can be used to obtain special items, recharge energy, and skip waiting times for board pieces that distribute items.

How to Get Specific Items

Travel Town features a variety of items that players often seek. If you’re wondering how to get particular items, you can check the Travel Town Questions section for specific queries and answers from experienced players.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How can i earn more diamonds in travel town.

Diamonds are precious in Travel Town, and you can acquire them through various means: Completing quests and achievements. Watching ads or using in-game offers. Participating in events and contests. Occasionally, you might come across diamonds while clearing debris from your town.

What’s the fastest way to level up in Travel Town?

To level up quickly, focus on completing quests and achievements, as they provide experience points. Also, make efficient use of your resources to upgrade buildings and unlock new features.

Are there any special events in Travel Town?

Yes, Travel Town often hosts special events and contests. Participating in these can yield fantastic rewards, so keep an eye out for announcements in the game.

How can I get more energy in Travel Town?

Energy is crucial for various actions in the game. You can increase your energy pool by leveling up and participating in special events that offer energy rewards.

What should I do if I’m stuck in Travel Town and can’t progress?

If you find yourself stuck, revisit earlier quests to gather more resources and experience points. Focus on optimizing your town layout and merging efficiency to break through obstacles.

There you have it, fellow adventurers – a comprehensive guide to Travel Town game cheats and tips that will empower you to conquer this enchanting merge adventure. From mastering the art of merging to optimizing resource management and harnessing the power of boosts, you’re now armed with the knowledge to build the most remarkable town in the realm.

Remember, Travel Town is not just a game; it’s an expedition filled with surprises and challenges. So, embrace the journey, explore new horizons, and share your success stories with your fellow travelers. With determination and our expert tips in your arsenal, you’re destined for greatness in Travel Town!

Now, it’s your turn to embark on this thrilling adventure – dive into Travel Town and let the merge magic begin! Don’t forget to share your victories and discoveries with your fellow players. Happy merging!

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Travel Town is a merger game developed by Magmatic Games for iOS and Android where your goal is to help your neighbors and rebuild the town.

The game will feel right at home for fans of the genre, but there are a few things that set it apart from the rest. 

So here are a few tips and tricks for those who are new to Travel Town .

Organize the board

In the early stages of Travel Town, you will have a lot of empty space which you can use freely without having to worry too much about saving space.

However, you will notice that the free space you have will keep reducing as you progress through the game, and eventually, you will reach a point where your board is filled with objects. 

In such situations, organizing the objects in an orderly manner will help you save a lot of space and thus prevent confusion and mistakes from happening. 

Additionally, you can also combine/gather all of the same items on the board to save space. 

Create complicated objects first

Often times in Travel Town , you will receive orders that require you to create more than one object.

In such situations, always make sure to create the more complicated ones first, as it will allow you to use more of the space.

Since you can’t deliver orders one object at a time, you will have to keep whatever objects you create on the board.

This will reduce the free space by that much more, making it more challenging to create complicated objects.

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Participate in events

There are two kinds of special events in Travel Town : Daily Challenges and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

The former is your standard daily event system, which you have come to expect from mobile games, and it functions no differently.

There is a time limit before which you will have to complete the order (daily challenge) to obtain rewards.

The latter is a unique event that is quite different from the main game.

While gameplay-wise, you will be doing pretty much the same things as in the main game, here you will be able to clear out forests and rescue tigers.

However, there is a time limit tied to this, beyond which you won’t be able to return, so make sure to sell all the excess items you have towards the end of the timer.

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Travel Town – Merge Adventure Beginner’s Guide

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Magmatic Games’ Travel Town is a match-and-merge puzzle game that is presently available for iOS and Android devices. Travel Town has addicting gameplay that lovers of the genre will like. It comes with lovely sharp graphics and complementing music. This Travel Town Beginner’s Guide will help you to get off on the right foot. Experience amazing gameplay and discover new items as you keep on merging.

Travel Town: Gameplay

The game is set in Travel Town, a lovely coastal town that has been wrecked by a hurricane. Your primary goal is to restore it and assist your neighbors who have been left with nothing else. In the meantime, you’re discovering new things. The game’s mechanics entail combining matching elements to create greater and better objects. You may sell these items to your neighbors, who will reward you with smileys and other items in exchange. Smileys are the game’s in-game currency, and you’ll need them to restore the town.

To begin playing, you must use energy. You start with 100 units of energy in the form of lightning, which you must intelligently employ to progress through the stages. But be careful; you must pay attention to how you organize yourself in the meanwhile. I’ll give you a few pointers and strategies to help you move swiftly in Travel Town.

Travel Town Beginner’s Guide

• As you progress further into the game, you will acquire a variety of items. So, it’s crucial to maintain order. Maintaining order will help you to keep a track of half merged items. It’s a good idea to classify them by kind since this will make it easier to find anything specific.
• Smileys are the in-game currency, as previously stated. Smileys may be exchanged for keys, which can be used to rebuild Travel Town’s structures.
• You’ll always have orders to fulfill. Some things, however, will not provide you with a large number of smileys in return. Some of your neighbors are eager to spend a lot of money on uncommon items. However, you must know where to look for them.
• Make full use of your resources (mainly, Smileys, Energies, and Diamonds) to progress faster into the game.
• Participate in Special Events. Don’t forget to finish the special events; they’re a great way to collect resources.
• You may unlock more complex objects as you continue through the game. Or perhaps you expend energy more quickly. But don’t be disheartened; you may always exit the game and return after you’ve recovered your strength. Some products will take a few days to create, but you’ll always have other items to deliver in the meanwhile. 

With this, we would like to conclude the Travel Town Beginner’s Guide. We hope that the above-mentioned pointers will help you to achieve more and more levels until you completely build your city. We’d love to hear from you if you’ve uncovered any additional useful hints or techniques while playing! Please leave a message in the comments section below.

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Enter the whimsical world of Travel Town, where imagination, strategy, and a love for locomotives collide. As the town’s chief planner and engineer, you’ll undertake the exciting task of reviving a beautiful seaside town by expanding your railway network, meeting charming town residents, and uncovering the town’s secrets. To help you navigate the thrilling tracks of Travel Town, here are some tips and tricks that will have you chugging along in no time.

Master the Art of Merging

At the heart of Travel Town is the art of merging. Your objective is to match and merge identical items to create newer, more valuable items. Be it trains, decorations, or buildings, always look for opportunities to merge. The higher-level items you create, the more resources you’ll earn!

Interact with Townsfolk

Interacting with the characters in Travel Town is not just entertaining but also rewarding. As you befriend the town’s residents, they will share useful information, quests, and sometimes, valuable rewards with you. Remember, social interaction is key in Travel Town.

Make Use of the Market

Travel Town features an in-game marketplace where you can buy and sell items. Visit the market regularly to grab fantastic deals and sell surplus items. Make sure to balance between selling for immediate gain and merging for long-term profit.

Explore and Expand

The game offers a vast map to explore, teeming with surprises and rewards. As you progress, aim to unlock and expand into new areas. This not only provides more space for your town but also unlocks new items and characters.

Prioritize Building Upgrades

Upgrading your buildings is a crucial part of Travel Town. Higher-level buildings yield more resources and rewards. Prioritize the upgrades that boost your production, such as train stations and factories.

Complete the Daily Tasks

Travel Town provides daily tasks that you can complete for rewards. Make sure to check these tasks regularly and complete them to earn a variety of rewards, including gems, coins, and unique items.

Travel Town is a delightful and addictive game that promises hours of fun and excitement. However, sometimes, you might need a little extra help to fast-track your progress. This is where the Travel Town Game Cheats can give you the much-needed boost to unlock new possibilities.

So, ready to engineer your dream town and conquer the railways? With these tips and tricks, you’re well on your way to becoming the best train tycoon in Travel Town! All aboard!

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Hey, Travel Town lovers! 🌟

Travel Town, the brainchild of Magmatic Games Ltd., is your ticket to a world of casual puzzle merges. But before you embark, make sure to consult our comprehensive Travel Town game guide.

We’ve covered all working Travel Town cheats, tips and tricks that’ll give you a bunch of energy and diamonds! There is even a secret loophole that can give you unlimited energy and diamonds. And yes, these methods are available for both iOS and Android users!

🏖️ To summary, our tricks will give you:

• Finish all daily/weekly challenges without spending real money on diamonds or energy.
• Level up as fast as you can.

Can’t wait? Grab our amazing hacks and start your journey now! 🏖️

How to cheat in Travel Town game?

Well, as far as we know, the original version of the game doesn’t include any real cheats, like cheat codes. If you want to cheat in this game, you have to use a third-party tool like a mod apk or generator.

The Travel Town mod only allows you to get unlimited energy (not diamonds), but you have to start the game again. And due to the new update, recent mod versions do not work.

The generator is a tool that exploits a loophole to generate diamonds and energy in one account, then sends these resources to your account as a gift. This is the best choice for cheating in Travel Town. We’ll discuss it later.

If you don’t want to use a third-party tool, you can still play with our tips and tricks. We’ll cover them below.

Auto Producer Storage Glitch

If you ever find yourself stuck with the problem of having a full board and wondering how to make space, don’t fret! This cool trick will help you tidy up your board in seconds. Here’s how it works:

• Ensure your board is full up space, and leave one spot for an Auto Producer.
• Pull out the Auto Producer from your storage (any Auto Producer will work, here I’m using the Coupon Book).
• Place the Auto Producer next to the item you want to store away.
• Sell the item and quickly unsell it.
• Since the space is now taken, the item now gets stored in your floating storage.
• This trick only works for items you can sell or delete, not for toolboxes. However, you can use it on tools.
• Anything you earn for your floating storage goes to the bottom, so you might need to scroll through items to find it.

It’s a handy trick for keeping your space organized! Give this cheat a try now and enjoy merging! 😊

Selling Item Trick

Tired of hardly completing daily challenges?

We know that most players almost at their daily coin goal, but they’re running low on energy and don’t want to using money or not have enough diamonds to buy more energy. Say no more! I’ve uncovered the ultimate gaming trick just for you.

Here’s how it works: Sell an item in-game, then hit undo. Voila! The game still counts the coins towards your daily goal, even though you haven’t actually earned any single money. Crazy, right 😱. It’s like a sneaky glitch that makes challenges a breeze! You can use this trick multiple times on any item on your board (only item can sell). You won’t actually get money, but the game still thinks you did.

I use this Travel Town cheat to complete daily challenges without spending real money or diamonds. It’s like my own in-game hack! This trick is gold when you’re only short a few hundred coins and have no energy left. It might not be as effective for crazy high goals over 100k (that’s a lot of deleting 🤣), but trust me, you can still rack up thousands of coins in a day if you’re up for it (just maybe don’t spend too much time, like I may have done!).

Feel free to try it out in your favorite game – I love using it in Travel Town. You’ll be smashing those challenges and getting coins like a pro in no time. Happy gaming!

Generator Tool

No, this isn’t an in-game item. It’s a third-party tool designed to help you win the game effortlessly! It exploits a secret loophole to generate the desired amount of energy and diamonds directly into your account. It’s 100% safe, easy to use, and completely free.

You can find this tool on our site. To get started, click the button below , then follow the instructions to access our tool. Choose the amount of energy and diamonds you want, then press Generate. Wait for the tool to complete generating and transfer them to your account.

After following all step, you will get diamonds and energy in your account.

Now that you know Travel Town game cheats and tips, here’s how to level up fast: focus on quests and achievements for experience points. Use your resources wisely to upgrade buildings and unlock new features. Whether you’re mastering merging or managing resources, success in Travel Town awaits!

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How to Get Free Energy in Travel Town | Tips & Guide

Travel Town is a colorful merger game that takes place in an exotic setting. By combining matching items, you can help the Travel Town locals, upgrade buildings, and unravel the story behind the idyllic location. There’s only one issue—you have limited energy to do all that.

Luckily, there are ways to replenish your energy in Travel Town and prolong your enjoyment. Here’s how to get more energy for your Travel Town adventures.

Note: Travel Town is available on both Play Store and App Store !

How do I get more energy in my Travel Town game?

If you end up without energy in Travel Town , you can’t progress through the game further. The obvious option to refill your energy is to exit the game and simply wait for the energy meter to refill, which will take quite a long time. But you have other options, too.

First, you can watch an ad to get some of the energy back. Of course, this solution isn’t really ideal (who wants to watch ads anyway?). However, it is a free and effortless way to continue playing for a while. You should keep in mind that getting energy via ad-watching is limited, though. After a certain number of ads, you won’t be able to watch any more until the next day.

Next, if you’ve built up a decent stash of Diamonds, you can simply use those to purchase more energy. You can earn a smaller amount of Diamonds through regular gameplay or purchase bundles in the in-game store.

Finally, you can get free energy refills from Travel Town events. The daily challenges also have some enticing rewards, including energy crates. Note that the better you rank in a challenge or event, the better rewards you’ll receive.

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What is the power boost in travel town .

The Power Boost represents a special boost that you can activate to increase the odds of getting more valuable items. When you activate the boost, you’ll spend more energy, but your chances of getting high-value rewards will skyrocket. A notification will appear once the boost is active, which is quite handy because you don’t want to leave the boost on unintentionally and drain all of your energy!

What is the Splitter in Travel Town ?

The Splitter is a special tool that can, as the name implies, split items. This can come in quite handy for certain tasks because with a Splitter, you gain access to previous-level items by splitting higher-level ones. In other words, you can build a better strategy to complete your tasks while spending the least amount of energy.

This concludes our guide for getting free energy in Travel Town . If you want to learn more useful tricks and tips for various other games, jump into our Game Guides section . Or, if you want a shortcut to in-game freebies, check out our Codes articles for tons of redeemable goodness!

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Explore Travel Town, where you can combine everything into better and more useful items while you travel the world!

Reveal secrets as you discover yourself and help the friendly people of Travel Town!

TRAVEL TOWN FEATURES:

== Match Objects == • Discover over 500 fantastic objects through hundreds of levels! • Freely drag objects around the beautiful world and match 2 of a kind evolve them into more superior items! • Fulfil the missions of the townsfolk to unlock more amazing items!

== Meet New Villagers == • Discover 55 villagers who live in Travel Town, and help them restore their seaside town! • Match objects to upgrade them and unlock more and more items to support you on your journey!

== Town Building == • A storm has ravaged Travel Town - Collect coins and bring the town back to its former beauty! • Discover and upgrade dozens of houses and improve the town beyond your wildest dreams!

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Explore Travel Town, where you can combine everything into better and more useful items while you travel the world! Reveal secrets as you discover yourself and help the friendly people of Travel Town! TRAVEL TOWN FEATURES: == Match Objects == • Discover over 500 fantastic objects through hundreds of levels! • Freely drag objects around the beautiful world and match 2 of a kind evolve them into more superior items! • Fulfil the missions of the townsfolk to unlock more amazing items! == Meet New Villagers == • Discover 55 villagers who live in Travel Town, and help them restore their seaside town! • Match objects to upgrade them and unlock more and more items to support you on your journey! == Town Building == • A storm has ravaged Travel Town - Collect coins and bring the town back to its former beauty! • Discover and upgrade dozens of houses and improve the town beyond your wildest dreams! Follow Travel Town on Facebook and Instagram for exclusive offers and bonuses! Facebook: facebook.com/TravelTownGame/ Instagram: instagram.com/traveltowngame/ Terms of Service: https://static.moonactive.net/legal/terms.html Privacy Notice: https://static.moonactive.net/legal/privacy.html Questions about the game? Contact us in the game by clicking on Settings > Contact Us Our support is also ready and waiting at: https://support.traveltowngame.com/

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Overall enjoyable

Fun match game, similar to other games out there. What makes this one unique is the town development aspect and the various producers that you get as you move through the game. Some are regular tap for an item, some spit the items out at a certain interval, and some need to be tapped multiple times to produce the item. Those last ones are the most frustrating, but I like the additional challenge of having to ration your energy and plan your moves to optimize order completion. I do have a few *minor* critiques. After a certain point, you stop using some producers all together. The game has a kind of cold storage for the obsolete producers to get them out of the way. However, I do wish the game would circle back to them sometimes. Just to mix it up. Also, the frequency of energy and gem drops is rather low compared to other similar games; it would be nice to have more of a chance to get energy and gems. In the same vein, the cost of energy feels high and I dislike that the item shop only offers gems prices. Overall, this is a nice game that keeps me returning daily. It’s relaxingly simple while providing a slight challenge in terms of resource management. The special events are always a fun bonus, too.

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Still getting stuck with big update…

First off, I do really enjoy this game, and I don’t mind the new update too much. Even though we had to start over, you gave us all our diamonds back, and it was kind of nice to start with a fresh board again. HOWEVER, you said it was to give smoother progresss for everyone and less instances of getting stuck and that’s NOT what’s happening for me. I’m at level 16 and progress has pretty much halted completely. Tasks that offer supplies as rewards are not often enough to continue upgrading the buildings so I have 3 buildings just sitting there waiting for me to get more cement mixers, brick walls, and boxes of nails. So progress has almost completely stopped for me and I am unable to play the game as intended. I get what you were trying to do but you need another update to accomplish it. Right now I am just disappointed and frustrated. (Side note, the amount you get for selling high level items is ridiculous. For example, the large bacota sandwich is level 13, but when you sell it you only get 12 back, which is borderline insulting! You get 1 for the mix of olives that is level 2 in the same category so we should be getting A LOT more back for the sandwich considering it takes 2,048 olives to create it…just something to think about as this is always something about your game that has always rubbed me the wrong way.)

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2024 women's NCAA Tournament Final Four dates, game times, TV, location, teams and more

The stars will be out on Friday night in the women's Final Four.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark , South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso, UConn's Paige Bueckers and NC State's Aziaha James will all take the court in Cleveland with a trip to the national championship game on the line, and each has their own calling card as they enter the championship rounds.

Clark's story is well-documented at this point , but endlessly impressive nonetheless: She put together a Her-culean effort in Iowa's win over LSU in the Elite Eight, with a 41-point game (and a bit of revenge). Cardoso has been a force in the paint for the Gamecocks, and she'll look to take her game to the next level at the conclusion of the women's tournament.

J ames has exploded in the tournament , capping off brilliant performance after brilliant performance with a 7-for-9 night from 3-point land in the Wolfpack's win over Texas in the Elite Eight. Last, and certainly not least, Bueckers wants to cap off this UConn run with that elusive championship – but she plans to run it back with the Huskies next season should things go south between now and then.

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However you cut it, the women's Final Four will be filled with excitement, drama and plenty of buckets. Here's what to know about the 2024 women's Final Four:

When is the women's Final Four?

• Date: Friday, April 5
• Start time: 7 p.m. ET (South Carolina vs. NC State); 9:30 p.m. ET (UConn vs. Iowa)

The women's Final Four is set for tip-off on Friday, April 5. The first game begins at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT), with the second matchup following at 9:30 p.m. ET, or after the conclusion of the first game.

What TV channel is the women's Final Four on?

ESPN will broadcast both games of the 2024 women's Final Four, with the doubleheader beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Friday night.

Where is the women's Final Four?

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

The semifinal games of the 2024 women's NCAA Tournament will take place at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The arena is home of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and seats over 19,000 fans.

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• (1) Iowa vs. (3) UConn

Who is in the women's Final Four?

In one matchup, the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack in a battle of Carolina supremacy. South Carolina, led by 6-foot-7 senior Kamilla Cardoso, looks to keep its undefeated season rolling against the Wolfpack. Aziaha James has been on a tear in the tournament, last exploding for seven 3-pointers in NC State's win over the Longhorns.

In the other showdown, Caitlin Clark looks to keep her historic 2023-24 season alive when she and the Hawkeyes face off against Paige Bueckers and UConn in the semifinal. Clark put up a masterful performance in their regional final vs. LSU, scoring 41 points in 40 minutes and exacting revenge against the Tigers.

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UConn is the 2024 NCAA tournament champion after beating Purdue, 75-60 . Here is the final look at 2024 March Madness, which started with Selection Sunday on March 17. 

You can get a printable 2024 NCAA bracket here .

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Monday, April 8 (National championship game)

• (1) UConn 75 , (1) Purdue 60

Tuesday, March 19 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)

• (16) Wagner 71 , (16) Howard 68
• (10) Colorado State 67 , (10) Virginia 42

Wednesday, March 20 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)

• (16) Grambling 88 , (16) Montana State 81
• (10) Colorado 60 , (10) Boise State 53

Thursday, March 21 (Round of 64)

• (9) Michigan State 66 , (8) Mississippi State 51
• (11) Duquesne 71 , (6) BYU 67
• (3) Creighton 77 , (14) Akron 60
• (2) Arizona 85 , (15) Long Beach State 65
• (1) North Carolina 90 , (16) Wagner 61
• (3) Illinois 85 , (14) Morehead State 69
• (11) Oregon 87 , (6) South Carolina 73
• (7) Dayton 63 , (10) Nevada 60
• (7) Texas 56 , (10) Colorado State 44
• (14) Oakland 80 , (3) Kentucky 76
• (5) Gonzaga 86 , (12) McNeese 65
• (2) Iowa State 82 , (15) South Dakota State 65
• (2) Tennessee 83 ,   (15) Saint Peter's 49
• (7) Washington State 66 , (10) Drake 61
• ( 11) NC State 80 , (6) Texas Tech 67
• (4) Kansas 93 , (13) Samford 89

Friday, March 22 (Round of 64)

• (3) Baylor 92 ,   (14) Colgate 67
• (9) Northwestern 77 , (8) Florida Atlantic 65  (OT)
• (5) San Diego State 69 , (12) UAB 65
• (2) Marquette 87 ,   (15) Western Kentucky 69
• (1) UConn 91 , (16) Stetson 52
• (6) Clemson 77 , (11) New Mexico 56
• (10) Colorado 102 , (7) Florida 100   
• (13) Yale 78 , (4) Auburn 76 
• (9) Texas A&M 98 , (8) Nebraska 83
• (4) Duke 64 , (13) Vermont 47
• (1) Purdue 78 , (16) Grambling 50
• (4) Alabama 109 , (13) College of Charleston 96
• (1) Houston 86 , (16) Longwood 46
• (12) James Madison 72 , (5) Wisconsin 61
• (8) Utah State 88 , (9) TCU 72 
• (12) Grand Canyon 77 , (5) Saint Mary's 66

Saturday, March 23 (Round of 32)

• (2) Arizona 78,  (7) Dayton 68
• (5) Gonzaga 89 , (4) Kansas 68
• (1) North Carolina 85 , (9) Michigan State 69
• (2) Iowa State 67 , (7) Washington State 56
• (11) NC State 79 , (14) Oakland 73
• (2) Tennessee 62 , (7) Texas 58
• (3) Illinois 89 , (11) Duquesne 63 
• (3) Creighton 86 , (11) Oregon 73 (2OT)

Sunday, March 24 (Round of 32)

• (2) Marquette 81,  (10) Colorado 77
• (1) Purdue 106,  (8) Utah State 67
• (4) Duke 93 , (12) James Madison 55 
• (6) Clemson 72 , (3) Baylor 64
• (4) Alabama 72 , (12) Grand Canyon 61
• (1) UConn 75 , (9) Northwestern 58
• (1) Houston 100 , (9) Texas A&M 95 (OT)
• (5) San Diego State 85 , (13) Yale 57 

Thursday, March 28 (Sweet 16)

• (6) Clemson 77 , (2) Arizona 72
• (1) UConn 82 , (5) San Diego State 52
• (4) Alabama 89 , (1) North Carolina 87
• (3) Illinois 72 , (2) Iowa State 69

Friday, March 29 (Sweet 16)

• (11) NC State 66 , (2) Marquette 58
• (1) Purdue 80 , (5) Gonzaga 68
• (4) Duke 54 , (1) Houston 51
• (2) Tennessee 82 , (3) Creighton 75

Saturday, March 30 (Elite Eight)

• (1) UConn 77 , (3) Illinois 52
• (4) Alabama 89 , (6) Clemson 82

Sunday, March 31 (Elite Eight)

• (1) Purdue 72 , (2) Tennessee 66
• (11) NC State 76 , (4) Duke 64

Saturday, April 6 (Final Four)

• (1) Purdue 63 , (11) NC State 50
• (1) UConn 86 , (4) Alabama 72

• Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 17 on CBS
• First Four: March 19-20
• First round: March 21-22
• Second round: March 23-24 
• Sweet 16: March 28-29 
• Elite Eight: March 30-31 
• Final Four: Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
• NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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Going on a road trip? These games will help you pass the time 

From classics like Scrabble and Uno to newer hits that prioritize conversation and connection, these games will appeal to everyone in the car.

No matter where you’re going on a road trip, travel games can be a great way to pass long hours in the car and create lasting memories.

The best travel games should be small and light enough to pack with you. They should appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. And of course, they should provide hours of entertainment.

With that in mind, the classic card game Uno is our top choice for best overall travel game. It’s compact, fun for everyone, and easy to pack and pull out when the mood strikes.  

But it’s not the only one. We considered portable games in several categories too. From classic board games to Ping Pong-inspired matches, here are the best travel games to take on your next road trip.

The best travel games by category

We break down the best travel games based on different categories like board games, card games, and more.  

The best travel board games

Purple cow magnetic backgammon  .

One of the best travel board games is backgammon, considered the national game in many countries across the Middle East and the Mediterranean. This portable version of the classic board game is magnetized so the pieces don’t slide around. Simply open the case, roll the dice, and play. The board may be smaller, but the strategy remains the same.  

Keep in mind:   The magnets on the pieces aren’t the strongest but do a good enough job of staying mostly in place.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 | Ages: 5 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 |   Size: 6 x 3 inches  

Portable Puck Shot

Sturdy wooden pucks and a Baltic birch wood case make this portable hockey board game ideal for car trips, camping, or spending a cozy evening in a cabin. You don’t have to be a hockey lover to enjoy this fast-paced game either. It involves a simple sling that fires wooden pucks across the board at your opponent’s goal.  

Keep in mind:   The Portable Puck Shot game is a bit large and heavy, making it more suitable for a road trip than for carrying onto a plane.  

Product details:   Number of players: 2 | Ages: 6 and up | Minutes to play a round: 5 | Size: 17 x 10.25 inches  

Scrabble to Go

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It’s not hard to see why Scrabble is one of the most popular board games around. It appeals to players across generations, stimulates the brain, and can spark fun debates. This miniature version comes with snap-in tiles that make it easy to play on bumpy car rides or pick up later, after a break.  

Keep in mind:   The tiles on this mini version are small, which may take some getting used to for some players.

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 4 | Ages: 8 and up | Minutes to play a round: 25 | Size: 10.63 x 2.50 x 10.63 inches

Best travel card games  

Song survivor.

This travel card game is a great way to kick off singalongs in the car or hotels after a long day of travel. Developed by Black-owned small business Doin’ The Most, the game involves drawing cards with one word, prompting each player to sing a song containing that word. If a player messes up the lyrics or can’t think of a song in time, they’re out. This card game is designed for players (and crooners) 13 and up, with easy and hard modes to help make the game as challenging as you want.  

Keep in mind:   Not everyone is into singing outside of the shower, so consider your audience of fellow players before bringing this one along.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 and up | Ages: 16 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: travel size  

52 Essential Conversations

The premise behind this intriguing travel card game springs from the idea that the art of engaging conversation never goes out of style. It’s a “social-emotional” learning game designed to get players thinking and talking about topics that can help people—including kids—open up, improve social skills, and spark creativity. The cards come in a small tin box, making them easy to keep organized and bring anywhere.  

Keep in mind: Although this travel card game is designed for players 5 and up, some questions lean more adult. If you’re playing with a multigenerational group, you can skip the questions better suited to adults or take them out of the deck before you play.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 and up | Ages: 5 and up | Minutes to play a round: NA | Size:   3 x 2 x 1 inches

This popular family card game is equally fun to play while traveling. You can go head to head with just one other person or as many as 10. The objective is to be the first person to get rid of all your cards. But achieving that goal depends on the luck of the draw. Just don’t forget to shout “Uno!” when you’re down to your last card. We love that this version comes in a sturdy tin for safekeeping.

Keep in mind:   This version of Uno incorporates graphic symbols on the cards so players with colorblindness can play too.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 10 |   Ages: 7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: 3 x 2 x 5 inches

Exploding Kittens

Easy to learn and loads of fun, Exploding Kittens is a cheeky card game loosely based on Russian roulette. Players draw cards, but use strategy (plus special “immunity” cards) to avoid drawing an “exploding kitten” card. With its compact size and lack of any additional game pieces, this card game is a hilarious way to pass the time while traveling.

Keep in mind: This card game is available in English, but other languages (German, Spanish, Italian, and French) are in the works.  

Product details:   Number of players:   2 to 10 | Ages:   7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: ‎4.41 x 6.38 x 1.5 inches  

Best travel games for adults

Pepper pong.

This portable spin on ping pong and pickleball is one of the best travel games for adults. About the size of a shoebox, the game sets up virtually anywhere in a matter of seconds. Place the foldable net (called a Fence) on a picnic table at the park or any other relatively flat surface, and you’re good to go. The game’s three ball sizes (called Peppers) give you options for how aggressively you want to play. You can also feel good about purchasing this portable travel game—the makers say they donate a set to a recovery center or addiction-focused homeless center with each set they sell.  

Keep in mind:   There’s no official age minimum for this game. If you can swing the racket you can play. You’ll need a flat surface to set up.

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 4 | Ages: 3 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size: 12 x 7 x 4 inches

The Hygge Game

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Hygge is the Danish word for coziness and the basis for this 300-question portable travel game. The questions are designed to foster meaningful conversations among friends and family members. Play it during long car rides, in a candlelit, hygge-inspired restaurant, or anyplace where you want to spark fun and thoughtful connections.  

Keep in mind: Some of the questions go pretty deep and might surprise people who prefer more superficial lines of interrogation.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 and up | Ages:   14 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 |   Size:   5.70 x 5.70 x 1.80 inches

Parents Are Human

Like the Hygge Game, Parents Are Human is a card game that fosters understanding and connections. This specific deck (others are designed for friends, romantic partners, and siblings) focuses on immigrant families, making it a great game for family road trips. Each set includes 50 question cards and 20 action cards in English on one side and another language on the other ( Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Thai).

Keep in mind:   Some reviewers say you can’t play this card game many times with the same people.  

Product details:   Number of players: 2 and up | Ages:   13 and up | Minutes to play a round: NA | Size: ‎3.81 x 2.81 x 1.44 inches

Where Should We Begin

This traveling card game stems from relationship therapist and author Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin podcast and is ideally suited for adults. Cards with topics like “A dream I’ve never shared” and “One of the things that is keeping me up at night” help travel companions learn more about each other in an approachable way.

Keep in mind: Many reviewers prefer not to use the dice and pull randomly from the deck of cards instead.  

Product details: Number of players: 2 to 6 players | Ages: 18 and up | Minutes to play a round: NA | Size:   9.4 x 4.9 x 2.6 inches  

Best travel games for kids

Nex playground.

This compact game console works as a portable travel game that the whole family can play while on the road. The colorful cube uses motion sensors (with controllers or wearable gear) for family-friendly competition. Just plug Nex Playground into a TV and tap the library of more than 20 games and experiences ranging from dance-offs to sports competitions and activities like jumping in puddles with favorite cartoon characters.  

Keep in mind: You’ll need floor space of about 8 feet by 8 feet to play, since the game requires moving around. If you’re in a small hotel room or other tight space, that can be challenging.  

Product details:   Number of players: Up to 4 | Ages: 5 and up | Minutes to play a round:   5 | Size: 2.83 x 2.83 x 2.83 inches

Kanoodle Ultimate Champion

Popular on TikTok, this puzzle game can easily pack up and go with you on your next road trip. It comes with over 500 puzzles and a timer, challenging family members to use problem solving and spatial reasoning skills to beat the clock in time.  

Keep in mind:   This game requires two AAA batteries to operate.  

Product details: Number of players:   1 | Ages:   7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 to 30 | Size: ‎5.75 x 2 inches  

Play Monster Take ’N Play Bingo

Kids can spend hours playing this traveling bingo game. The animal-based bingo cards are built into a metal case that closes for easy storage and transport. Two players take turns spinning the spinner and placing magnetic markers on the matching animals.

Keep in mind:   The magnet is built into one side of the marker pieces, so they’re not the strongest at staying put on the board. However, this game is hard to beat for an affordable and fun option.

Product details: Number of players:   2 | Ages:   4 and up | Minutes to play a round: 5 | Size:   1 x 6.50 x 6.50 inches

Pass the Pigs

Families will get a kick out of this adorable dice game that involves rolling a pair of pig-shaped pieces to score points. The first player to score 100 points wins. It’s also a great game to play anywhere while traveling, since it only requires a flat surface to play, plus the pigs, scoring pads, and pencils fit in a small plastic storage case that easily tucks into a backpack.  

Keep in mind: Small parts could pose a choking hazard for younger kids.  

Product details: Number of players:   2 | Ages:   7 and up | Minutes to play a round: 15 | Size:   1.63 x 4.25 x 9.25 inches

Our review process  

The best portable travel games are compact and light enough to take on a road trip or flight, can be contained in a case, and are still fun after multiple rounds of play.

Size:   Travel games shouldn’t be large and heavy. They should be small and light enough to fit easily into suitcases and carry-ons.

Multiplayer: Games for two or more players are best, since the whole point of travel games is to keep everyone entertained.  

Fun-factor: Travel games can help stave off boredom between activities, while you’re in transit, or during travel delays. So make sure you choose games that appeal across ages, interests, and have enough variety for the long haul.  

Tips for buying travel games

Size of the game

When it comes to the best travel games, size matters, whether you travel with just a carry-on suitcase or don’t want to bulk out your checked baggage. Look for games that are contained in a case small enough to fit into a backpack. On road trips, you can get away with larger games, especially if you’re driving your own vehicle.  

Game ratings and popularity

A game’s ratings and popularity can give you a good idea for whether or not it will work for your needs. A sure-fire tip is to look for reviews by customers with similar travel styles and companions as your own.  

Players’ ages

It goes without saying, but you’ll maximize fun by packing travel games that are appropriate for everyone in your group. Consider bringing a couple of games–one for spending time with the kids and another for adults.  

Time it takes to play a round

When shopping for the best travel games, keep in mind that some people can take longer to finish a game than others. Consider your travel companions’ attention spans and choose accordingly.  

Frequently asked questions

Are there travel-sized board games?

Yes, many classic and unique board games come in travel sizes. Some even have travel-friendly modifications, such as magnets to prevent pieces from sliding off the board and carrying cases that keep everything contained.  

How do you know if a game is good for traveling?

Some games are better suited to travel than others. Card games with a carrying case and board games that don’t have too many loose parts (or are magnetized) tend to be good options for the road. Consider the size and weight of the travel game’s carrying case too. Make sure there’s enough room among everything else you’re packing for your trip.  

What are the best travel games for an airplane?

Since space is limited on an airplane, look for games that don’t take up more room than a typical airplane tray table. You’ll also want travel games that can handle turbulence and that you can quickly and easily pick up, in case you need to get out of your seat for a neighbor.  

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Want to see the next total solar eclipse in 2026? An expert recommends booking travel now.

• 2026 will be Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years.
• Travelers worldwide will likely head to Spain, Iceland, and Greenland for the event.
• A hotel expert encouraged travelers to start planning and booking their trips now.

It'll be two decades before the next total solar eclipse hits the US .

Another option: hop on a plane to Europe and turn the 2026 total solar eclipse into a viewing vacation.

Eclipse cartographer Michael Zeiler at GreatAmericanEclipse.com told Space.com that up to 3.7 million people likely traveled for the solar eclipse on Monday.

HotelPlanner's chief communication officer, Philip Ballard, told Business Insider that the eclipse was a major revenue generator for many cities. For places like Austin, Texas, and Rochester, New York, it could have created $1 billion in revenue, Vox reported.

"I would say the total solar eclipse has become a global phenomenon," Ballard said.

Ballard added that the next solar eclipse , which will pass through Iceland, Greenland, and Spain on August 12, 2026, could result in similar tourism and revenue influxes.

And if travelers are considering a trip to Europe for the solar eclipse, Ballard recommends planning your trip now.

Determine your eclipse viewing destination

According to Space.com , 2026 will be Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years. Its path will go through Greenland, parts of western Iceland, and northern Spain.

Choosing where to watch the eclipse will be a tough and important decision for travelers.

Iceland and Greenland have some positives. These regions will experience longer totality times, so viewers can watch the eclipse longer. Plus, the sun will be higher in the sky, so finding a spot to watch the eclipse will be less challenging, Space.com reported.

The downside is that these regions are more likely to be cloudy, according to the outlet.

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While parts of Spain are likely to offer clearer skies, the eclipse's timing will be shorter and closer to the horizon, which means travelers will need to plan and track down a viewing location with unobstructed views of the western horizon, Space.com reported.

Regardless of the destination, according to the outlet, one bonus is that the strongest meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere will happen the following night, so travelers can pack two events into one trip.

Book flights and hotels far in advance

Ballard encouraged people to book their hotels in their destination of choice as far in advance as possible.

"You should start looking now and booking hotels now because those cities in the path are already going to be at peak season," Ballard said.

Ballard said it's similar to when a Super Bowl city is determined or a Taylor Swift tour date is announced — you immediately see spikes in bookings. He predicts hotel occupancy rates will hit near-record highs, and room prices may double around the solar eclipse date.

Ballard's general rule of thumb is to book international travel at least three months in advance, but since this is such an anticipated event, booking earlier is smart. His advice is to start discussing plans with friends and family. If you decide on a destination, book a refundable room to keep your options open if plans change.

Regarding purchasing a plane ticket, a study from Expedia states that international travel's sweet spot is at least six months in advance.

According to Expedia, travelers who book six months in advance save an average of 10% more than travelers booking within two months or less.

Skip the hassle of planning altogether and book a solar eclipse tour

Another option is to let a tour operator do the work for you. A handful of tour companies have seen the increased interest in the solar eclipse and launched tours designed around the event.

These tours will have predetermined locations to view the eclipse, hotel blocks reserved, and itineraries highlighting both the region and the eclipse.

However, these can sell out quickly. For example, Space and Telescope created an 11-day tour of Spain around viewing the 2026 solar eclipse. The tour has already sold out as of Wednesday, and the waitlist is full.

Other operators, such as Wilderness Travel and Eclipse Traveler, have similar itineraries for the total eclipse in 2026.

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