Your first shift starts here.
One truck. A little depot. A city full of people who could use a hand. Welcome to Towman, a towing-company management game for iPhone and iPad.
This guide covers the current version of Towman. Screens and balance can change with game updates.
Your first tow
Section titled “Your first tow”- Tap PLAY. Your company starts in Shamburg with $15,000, a Towman Light truck, and a small depot.
- Answer the call. Dot points out your first broken-down car. Tap its map marker or GO TO JOB.
- Pick your truck. Read the payout and requirements, accept the job, and assign Unit 1.
- Watch it happen. Your truck drives to the scene, loads the car, and takes it to the repair shop.
- Collect your reward. The completed job pays cash and company XP. No trip back to the depot is needed before you get paid.
- Make your first upgrade. Follow Rosa’s nudge to the GARAGE, or keep taking calls and upgrade later.
Touch controls & gestures
Section titled “Touch controls & gestures”Towman is designed specifically for tactile play on iPhone and iPad:
| Action | Controls | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Pan the city | One-finger drag | Scout upcoming breakdowns before offer timers expire |
| Zoom in / out | Two-finger pinch | Zoom in to watch hookups or pull back for the county view |
| Track a truck | Tap truck pill on Fleet Gauge | Locks camera tracking directly onto that vehicle |
| Inspect a job | Tap any red map pin | Checks vehicle type, payout, distance, and requirements |
| Speed control | Tap 1×, 2×, or 4× buttons |
Fast-forwards highway transit (1 real sec = 1 game min at 1×) |
| Tactical pause | Tap the Pause button | Freezes countdown timers while you compare calls |
Find your way around
Section titled “Find your way around”| Tab | What you’ll find |
|---|---|
| MAP | The city, your trucks, and calls that need attention |
| GARAGE | Your fleet, truck purchases, and upgrades |
| DEPOT | Your Office, Service Bay, and Parking Lot |
| JOBS | Available calls and work already underway |
| MORE | Company stats, sound, vibration, and reset controls |
Where to next?
Section titled “Where to next?”- The dispatch loop: take jobs, choose rigs, and keep your fleet moving.
- Fleet & trucks: find the right truck for your next opportunity.
- Jobs & payouts: learn what each call needs and how the money works.
- Depot upgrades: make room to grow.
- Districts & roads: get to know your neighborhood and the next one over.
- Traffic & weather: understand changing conditions.
- Payout calculator: compare base-pay estimates.
- Tips & troubleshooting: get unstuck and plan a better shift.