Tycoon Level Guide
Quick answer: Tycoon Level runs from 1 to 45. Each level needs a cumulative Fons total (34,998,600 for level 45) and a few objectives, and you level up by pressing the button yourself. Key unlocks: the Cafe at level 4, the Pink Paws Heist at level 10, the free S-rank Chiz at level 18, and a higher Fons cap for Chiz at level 25.
Your Tycoon Level decides which Fons sources you can use, how much City Stamina you have, and which rewards you've earned. This page lists the levels that matter most, what each one asks for, and how to plan your climb.
How Leveling Works
- Fons requirement: the number shown is your total Fons earned so far, and it counts Fons you've already spent.
- Objectives: each level adds a few tasks, like completing a quest, upgrading your apartment, or reaching a walking milestone.
- You level up manually. Open City Tycoon from the main menu and press the level-up button once both conditions are met.
- Rewards: each level gives Annulith (usually 20, and 160 on milestone levels like 5, 10, 40, and 45), Hunter EXP, Beetle Coins, and upgrade materials.
See City Tycoon Overview for the basics.
Level-by-Level Table
| Level | Total Fons needed | Main objective | What you unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n/a | Start City Tycoon | The Debit Card and basic commissions |
| 2 | 45,500 | Finish the "New Commission" quest | Garage and Racing |
| 3 | 118,300 | Own a four-wheeled vehicle (the "Legendary Driver" quest) | Swift Travel and Sea Angler |
| 4 | 200,200 | Spend 10 City Stamina in total | The Cafe by Origen |
| 5 | 327,600 | Finish the "Coffee Curator" quest | City Stamina cap 200, and your first property (Wiener Apartments) |
| 6 | 455,000 | Buy the Wiener Apartments (200,000 Fons), invite a character, activate 1 anomaly furniture | Hunter Exchange |
| 7 | 600,600 | Finish the "Day Job" quest (earn 100 Fons from the Cafe) | Eden Apartments |
| 8 | 1,146,600 | House Comfort 20 and Management Level 2 | Tetrominoes and City Delivery |
| 10 | 1,510,600 | House Collection Level 3 | City Stamina cap 350 and the Pink Paws Heist |
| 12 | 2,329,600 | Exploration Guide Chapter 5 and Management Level 3 | New items and the Pawbes Rich List |
| 14 | 2,875,600 | House Collection Level 4 | Rewards only |
| 16 | 3,785,600 | 100 Bridge District Walk Points | City Stamina cap 500 (Stamina costs double) |
| 18 | 5,000,000 | n/a | Chiz, your first copy |
| 21 | n/a | Own 2 properties and reach Management Level 6 | The first copy of Chiz's signature Arc |
| 23 | 7,698,600 | House Comfort 175 | City Stamina cap 700 and new items |
| 25 | n/a | House Collection Level 7 | Chiz's Fons-earning cap rises from 250,000 to 500,000 |
| 30 | 15,342,600 | 300 Illusory City Walk Points | All properties become available to buy, new items, and a Chiz copy |
| 40 | 28,082,600 | House Collection Level 17 and 300,000 Fons spent on vehicle modifications | 160 Annulith |
| 41 | 29,356,600 | n/a | A Chiz copy |
| 44 | 33,178,600 | House Collection Level 20, 9 vehicles, and 2,000,000 Fons spent on vehicle modifications | Rewards only |
| 45 | 34,998,600 | 3,000,000 Fons spent on vehicle modifications, 10 vehicles owned, and 5 properties owned | Chiz's final Awakening (max level) |
Levels not listed here mostly give plain rewards and have objectives that sources describe inconsistently. We're adding them as we confirm each one in-game.
City Stamina by Level
| Tycoon Level | City Stamina cap |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | 100 |
| 5 to 9 | 200 |
| 10 to 15 | 350 |
| 16 to 22 | 500 |
| 23 and up | 700 |
At level 16, each Stamina action also costs double. See City Stamina and Hobbies.
Free Chiz: Copies and Arcs
Chiz is a free S-rank character, and her copies arrive through Tycoon Levels:
| What | Levels |
|---|---|
| Chiz copies (seven in total, which gives a fully awakened Chiz) | 18, 24, 30, 33, 37, 41, 45 |
| Contemplative Cat copies (her signature Arc) | 21, 27, 35, 39, 43 |
Reaching level 45 therefore gives you a maxed Chiz with five copies of her Arc, entirely free. See Chiz Build Guide for her kit, and Chiz Fons Farming for earning Fons with her.
What to Do at Each Stage
| Stage | Focus |
|---|---|
| Levels 1 to 4 | Reach the Cafe quickly. Buy your first car, spend your Stamina, and finish the early quests. |
| Levels 5 to 10 | Buy your first apartment, set up the Cafe, and upgrade it. Aim for House Collection Level 3 so you can unlock the Pink Paws Heist at level 10. |
| Levels 10 to 18 | Run the Heist, keep your Cafe stocked, and collect Walk Points. Save up Fons for Chiz at level 18. |
| Levels 18 to 30 | Farm Fons with Chiz, work toward the 700 Stamina cap at level 23, and unlock all properties at level 30. |
| Levels 30 to 45 | The Fons total climbs steeply. Plan your vehicle collection and modification spending early, because the last levels need 10 vehicles, 5 properties, and millions of Fons spent on modifications. |
Tips for Leveling Faster
- Check objectives before you need them. Many tasks depend on slow progress, like House Comfort, House Collection, Walk Points, and Management Level. Work on them while you're earning Fons.
- Spend Fons freely on the things your objectives need. The Fons total counts what you've earned, not what you're holding.
- Use all your City Stamina every week, and run the Pink Paws Heist as often as you like. See How to Earn Fons Fast.
- Keep the Cafe running, since it earns while you're offline. See The Cafe by Origen.
- Collect Walk Points by exploring. Levels 16 and 30 both ask for them.
- Press Level Up yourself. It never happens automatically.
FAQ
What's the maximum Tycoon Level? 45.
How much Fons does it take to reach level 45? 34,998,600 in total.
When do I get Chiz? At level 18, with more copies at 24, 30, 33, 37, 41, and 45.
When does the Pink Paws Heist unlock? At level 10. See Pink Paws Heist.
Does the Fons total include what I've spent? Yes. It counts the total you've earned.
What happens at level 16 with Stamina? The cap rises to 500, and each action costs double.
This guide is compiled from player guides and community wikis, mostly written before Version 1.4, and some details may change. We update it as each level is confirmed in-game.