Introduction
In Township, leveling up efficiently is less about grinding and more about keeping your town productive around the clock. Players who log in briefly but strategically often gain XP faster than those who play longer without a plan.
This daily routine shows you what to do, when to do it, and why it works, so your town earns XP consistently while avoiding storage overload and production stalls.
Core Principle: Eliminate Idle Time
XP in Township is earned continuously when:
- Fields are planted
- Factories are producing
- Trains are moving
- Orders are filling naturally
Every idle minute is lost XP. The goal of this routine is to keep everything running between logins.
Morning Login (5–10 Minutes)
1. Collect Everything First
- Harvest all crops
- Collect finished factory goods
- Collect completed train returns
- Clear zoo and town orders if ready
This gives you a clear picture of available resources.
2. Send Trains Immediately
- Fill easy crates first
- Skip hard crates temporarily if needed
- Dispatch all trains as soon as possible
Trains are your most reliable XP source and should never sit idle.
3. Replant Fields for Absence
Choose crops based on how long you’ll be away:
- Medium crops if returning soon
- Longer crops if leaving for hours
Never leave fields empty.
4. Queue Factories Smartly
- Queue fast-to-medium items
- Avoid long chains unless needed later
- Ensure all factories are running before logging off
Idle factories mean zero XP.
Midday Check-In (Optional, 3–5 Minutes)
This step is optional but extremely effective.
1. Harvest and Replant Fast Crops
- Clear fast crops
- Replant based on remaining time before next login
This creates extra XP with minimal effort.
2. Top Off Train Crates
- Fill newly available easy crates
- Send trains again if ready
Fast train cycles multiply XP gains.
3. Run Short Factory Jobs
- Produce items with short timers
- Avoid starting long items if you can’t check back
This keeps XP flowing without locking production.
Evening Main Session (15–30 Minutes)
This is your most impactful session.
1. Full Collection Sweep
- Harvest all crops
- Collect factory items
- Receive trains
- Clear completed tasks
Start clean.
2. Evaluate Airplane Orders Carefully
Only attempt the airplane if:
- You already have most required items
- Crates use common goods
- Completing it won’t drain storage
Skipping airplanes is often the smarter leveling choice.
3. Optimize Train Cycles
- Refill train crates immediately
- Use crops and factory goods efficiently
- Avoid hoarding items meant for trains
Trains should be sent as often as possible.
4. Balance Storage Before Night
- Sell excess low-value items if necessary
- Keep room for overnight production
- Avoid selling staples you’ll need tomorrow
Full storage blocks XP.
Before Logging Off (5 Minutes)
1. Queue Long Factory Runs
Ideal overnight factory jobs:
- Longer food items
- Multi-step goods you’ll need tomorrow
These generate XP while you sleep.
2. Plant Long Crops
Use crops that match your offline time:
- Longer crops overnight
- Avoid fast crops if you won’t harvest them
3. Final Train Check
If a train is close to returning:
- Wait
- Fill crates
- Send it again before logging off
This sets up morning XP.
Weekly Adjustments for Faster Leveling
Upgrade Trains First
Train speed upgrades increase XP frequency more than almost anything else.
Expand Barn and Silo Regularly
More storage equals:
- Fewer production stalls
- Less panic selling
- Faster order completion
Use Events Selectively
Choose events that:
- Align with normal gameplay
- Reward XP or useful resources
Avoid events that force rare-item production.
What to Avoid Daily
- Letting trains sit idle
- Leaving factories empty
- Overfilling storage
- Chasing every airplane
- Playing without a stop point
These habits slow leveling dramatically.
Example Minimal Daily Routine (15 Minutes Total)
- Morning: Send trains, plant crops
- Evening: Harvest, refill trains, queue factories
Even this minimal routine keeps XP flowing steadily.
Example High-Efficiency Routine (45+ Minutes)
- Morning setup
- Midday optimization
- Evening production planning
- Overnight queueing
Ideal during active leveling phases.
Final Thoughts
Township rewards consistency and planning, not constant attention.
If you:
- Keep trains moving
- Keep factories and fields active
- Avoid storage lockups
- Skip inefficient tasks
You will level up faster with less stress and fewer setbacks.
The fastest-growing towns are not the busiest ones — they are the ones that never stop producing.