Township is a casual simulation game from Playrix that combines farming with city building. You grow crops on farmland, process them in factories and use the goods to fill orders and to build up a town. As your population grows, you add houses, shops, public buildings and special areas such as a zoo and a mine. The game has a bright, friendly look and a gentle pace. It appeals to people who like a mix of production, planning and decoration.

*How the game works**

The farming side is the base of the economy. You plant crops, harvest them and then use them in factories such as a bakery or a dairy, which make products that you can sell or use for orders. Orders come from trains, planes, ships and people in the town, and fulfilling them earns coins and experience. The city side is about layout and expansion. You place buildings, roads and decorations, and you unlock new areas as your level increases.

*Special areas**

A mine lets you collect resources that are used for upgrades. A zoo allows you to build enclosures and collect animals, which requires you to supply food. An airport adds orders and a new way to earn. Seasonal events provide limited-time goals and decorations. These extra areas add variety, but they also add complexity, so new players may prefer to focus on the farm and town first.

*Cooperative play**

You can join a cooperative, which is a group of players who help each other by sharing items and completing tasks together. This is an optional social feature that can be useful when you need rare items. As in other games with chat, parents should review the settings and talk with children about online behaviour.

*Tips for progress**

Plan your production around the time you can play. Start long tasks before you go to sleep or leave. Expand your storage to avoid wasted harvests. Keep an eye on orders, but do not rush to complete them all. Place buildings so that your town stays easy to move around. Save premium currency for expansions that matter.

*Ads, purchases and play time**

The game is free to download and includes advertising and optional purchases. There are offers for in-game currency and bundles, and some limited-time events encourage regular play. You can play without spending, but progress will be slower. Because the game rewards daily activity, it is easy to spend more time than planned. Use a timer if needed and use device controls to limit spending.

*Age suitability**

There is no violence, and the visuals are suitable for most ages. The online features and purchase prompts mean that younger children should be supervised.

*Who it suits**

It suits players who like building and decorating, enjoy planning production chains and want a relaxed game. People who want direct competition or fast action will probably find it slow.

*How it compares**

Compared with Hay Day, it has more city-building and a wider range of features. Compared with Homescapes, it is a management game rather than a puzzle game.