Easy - first session

How to Start Crab Tycoon - June 2026 Guide

A safe first-session route for buying crabs, building shell income, checking code cash, merging duplicates, and avoiding unsupported stat assumptions.

Quick answer

Buy, measure, merge, then plan

Start by buying crabs until shells are flowing, check code cash before spending, merge matching pairs once duplicates appear, and use the calculator after every major change.

Step-by-step

Beginner route

Use this route when you are starting fresh or returning after a reset in your own notes.

Step 1
Open the official Roblox experience
Start from the verified Roblox game page so you are playing the Atlantean Co. experience, not a clone or unrelated tycoon.
Step 2
Buy enough crabs to start shell flow
Your first goal is visible shell production. Empty crab slots are usually lost early income, so fill the board enough to see a stable shell-per-minute rate.
Step 3
Check the current code before major spending
THANKSFORPLAYING is source-reported for 1620 Cash on June 22, 2026. If you claim it, use the extra cash as part of your next purchase plan.
Step 4
Merge matching pairs when duplicates appear
The game confirms matching crabs can become stronger variants. Do not invent exact multipliers; use the merge as a practical compounding step, then re-measure shell rate.
Step 5
Use offline shells as a checkpoint
After leaving and returning, claim offline shells before deciding what to buy. A large claim can change whether buying or merging is better.