Prioritizing Board Tiles and Upgrades

Key Tile Types to Watch

Common tile categories include railroads, chance, community chest, shield tiles, and utility tiles. Railroads often trigger heist or shutdown actions. Chance and community chest tiles can provide varied rewards. Shield tiles provide direct protection, while utility tiles may offer smaller, steady bonuses.

Your priority should change based on your current needs. If your shields are low, shield tiles become the most important. If you are participating in an event that rewards shutdowns or heists, railroads may offer the best value.

Use Position to Choose Multipliers

Multipliers are most effective when you are within range of a high-value tile. If you are a few spaces away from a railroad or a tile tied to an active event, consider increasing the multiplier for a few rolls. If you are far from those tiles, keep the multiplier lower to conserve rolls.

This approach reduces wasted high-multiplier rolls and helps you align your spending with meaningful board outcomes.

Prioritize Shields Before Major Upgrades

Shield tiles are most valuable just before you upgrade landmarks. If you are preparing to invest a large amount of cash, make sure you have a plan to refill shields afterward. This reduces the chance that your new upgrades will be damaged soon after you build them.

If you are already fully shielded, you can shift your focus toward railroads or event tiles without leaving your board vulnerable.

Use Chance and Community Chest for Variety

Chance and community chest tiles provide mixed outcomes. They can be useful when you need a range of rewards, but they are less predictable than direct tiles like railroads or shields. Treat them as bonus opportunities rather than core targets unless an event specifically rewards them.

If a limited-time event tracks those tiles, adjust your priorities accordingly. Otherwise, focus on tiles that align with your immediate goals.

Adjust Priorities as Goals Change

Early in a board, you may prioritize tiles that help you earn cash and shields. Later, when you are close to completing landmarks, you might prioritize tiles tied to event points or railroad actions. The key is to adapt based on your current needs rather than following a fixed routine.

Checking your shield count, cash balance, and active events before each session makes it easier to set the right tile priorities.

Match Tile Targets to Cash Needs

If you are short on cash for upgrades, focus on tiles that consistently provide money rather than chasing high-variance rewards. When you have enough cash but need protection, shift to shield tiles. This simple adjustment keeps your board stable and prevents long stretches of rolling without the resources you need.

The best routine is flexible. Reassess after each board completion or major upgrade so your tile targets stay aligned with your current resource gaps.

Summary: Choose Tiles That Match Your Goal

Different tiles support different outcomes. Focus on shields when protection is low, railroads when events encourage them, and chance tiles as a bonus. By aligning tile priorities with your current goals, you can make each roll count.