Town Chase Event in Travel Town (Full Strategy Guide to Max Rewards Fast)

If you’re in New York, Texas, California, or anywhere in between, this guide is written for your time zone, your gameplay style, and your goal of crushing the Town Chase event without wasting energy or diamonds. I’ve personally maxed out 16 out of 18 Town Chase events and tracked every mechanic. Let’s turn you into a pro.

What is the Town Chase Event?

The Town Chase Event in Travel Town is a 1-to-2-day limited-time challenge where you earn points for doing almost anything, tapping producers, merging items, spending diamonds, or completing orders. Unlike other events (like Kitchen Catch or Wedding Season), Town Chase rewards you for normal gameplay, meaning you can progress your main town while earning event rewards.

USA-Specific Timing

Time Zone	Typical Event Start	Event End
PT (Pacific Time)	10:00 AM	48 hours later
MT (Mountain Time)	11:00 AM	48 hours later
CT (Central Time)	12:00 PM (Noon)	48 hours later
ET (Eastern Time)	1:00 PM	48 hours later

Pro Tip for U.S. players: The event often drops on Friday 1pm ET, perfect for weekend grinding. Plan your energy refills around lunch break or after work.

The 4 Primary Point Sources (But YOU Must Test First)

GOLDEN RULE (Read twice): Not every action gives points in every Town Chase mission. The developers shuffle which sources are active. Always test first 5 minutes before going all-in.

Here are the four possible point sources. Only the ones marked “Active” in your event will count.

Point Source	How It Works	Best For	Typical Points per Action
Tapping Producers	Tap any energy-consuming producer (toolbox, tree, etc.)	Fast, mindless grinding	1–5 points per tap
Merging Items	Merge 3 or 5 items on board	Sustainable while organizing	2–10 points per merge
Order Completion	Filling orders from the order board	Big chunk of progress	15–50 points per order
Diamond Spending	Using diamonds to burst bubbles or buy items	Instant boost (pay-to-progress)	10–100+ points

How to Test (Takes 2 Minutes)

1. Open event tab – see if any source is highlighted.
2. Tap a producer once – if points pop up, Tapping is active.
3. Merge two level-1 items – if points appear, Merging is active.
4. Complete a low-value order – check for points.
5. Spend 1 diamond on a cheap bubble – see if points added.

Example from a real USA player: Last “Town Chase” on July 4th weekend, only Merging and Order Completion were active, many players wasted energy tapping producers. Don’t be that person.

Point Multiplier “Power Boost” – USA Player’s Best Friend

If your event includes a Power Boost (a temporary 2x or 3x multiplier), never activate it randomly.

When to Activate (USA Time-Based Strategy)

Best Time Slots (ET)	Why
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET	After dinner, energy refilled from daily links
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET	Lunch break – can actively play for 30+ mins
Saturday morning 10am ET	Whole weekend ahead – stack with carryover

Mistakes That Kill Your Boost

• Activating with <20 energy left
• Activating when you only have 5 minutes to play
• Activating before testing which point sources work

Pro Move:
Prepare your board: have 3–4 almost-finished merge chains, 2–3 high-value orders ready to claim, and 100+ energy. Then activate boost → tap, merge, claim orders in rapid succession. You can complete 2–3 progress tiers in one boost.

Progress Bar & Rewards Table (With USA Examples)

As you earn points, you fill a progress bar. Rewards get better at each tier. Here’s a typical reward structure (varies slightly per event):

Progress Tier	Points Needed (approx)	Typical Rewards	USA Player Strategy
0% – 25%	0 – 250 pts	Coins (100–500), Energy (20–50)	Rush through with tapping (if active) – low effort
26% – 50%	251 – 600 pts	Small generator parts, 1 gem, energy chest	Switch to orders + merging
51% – 75%	601 – 1000 pts	Rare item (e.g., level 3 toolbox), 3–5 gems, energy refill	Use Power Boost here
76% – 99%	1001 – 1500 pts	Premium chest, 10 gems, high-level producer	Carryover from previous tier
100% (Grand Prize)	1500+ pts	Unique decoration, 20+ gems, legendary chest	Overshoot with diamond spend (if needed)

Real USA example: During Labor Day weekend event, Grand Prize was a “Statue of Liberty” decoration; exclusive to that weekend. Don’t miss limited USA-themed rewards.

Point Carryover System – The Secret Weapon

Any extra points beyond 100% carry over to the next Town Chase event (if it’s a multi-day or back-to-back event). This is huge.

How to Exploit Carryover (USA Strategy)

1. In Day 1 event, aim to reach 110% or 120%.
2. Those extra 10–20% points automatically apply to Day 2 event start.
3. You start Day 2 already at 10–20% – giving you a free head start.

Example: You finish Day 1 with 1650 pts (needed 1500). Extra 150 pts carries over. Day 2 starts at 10% progress. That’s 15–30 minutes saved.

Carryover only works between back-to-back Town Chase events (not to other event types like Kitchen Catch). Check event calendar.

Your Strategic Playbook

Pre-Event Prep (Do This 1 Hour Before Start)

• Save 200+ energy (collect from daily links, ads, rewards)
• Build 2 long merge chains (e.g., level 8-10 items ready to merge)
• Have 3 high-value orders ready but unclaimed
• Keep 20–50 diamonds for emergency boost
• Set a phone alarm for 1:55 PM ET (5 minutes before event goes live)

In-Event Execution – Two Approaches

Balanced Approach (Recommended for 90% of USA players)

Time Slot (ET)	Action
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Test point sources. Do low-energy taps/merges to reach 25%
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Play casually (merge items, claim small orders)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM	Activate Power Boost (if available) – claim all big orders + merge chains
Next morning (9am)	Finish remaining 20% with merging

Best for working players, parents, students – no stress.

Intensive Approach (For max rewards + leaderboard)

• Block 2 hours on Saturday morning.
• Stack 300+ energy + 5 ready orders + 4 merge chains.
• Activate Power Boost and non-stop play.
• Use diamonds to burst bubbles (speeds up merging).
• Aim for 150% to get carryover.

Only do this if you have time and diamonds saved. Not required to get grand prize.

FAQ 

Expert Final Thoughts

I’ve personally completed 16 Town Chase events since 2023, tracking every variable: active source patterns, carryover thresholds, and Power Boost efficiency. This guide is based on real gameplay data, not theory. I also moderate a USA-based Travel Town Facebook group with 12,000+ members, these strategies have been tested and confirmed by hundreds of players.

Remember: The moment the event goes live at 1pm ET, spend 2 minutes testing. That single habit will save you hours of wasted energy.

Disclaimer
Event mechanics, point sources, and rewards vary per mission. Always verify active point sources at the start of each Town Chase event. This guide is for informational purposes and reflects the author’s personal experience. Travel Town is a product of Magmatic Games Ltd. Not affiliated or endorsed.