Planning Around Railroads, Chance, and Community Chests

Railroads: High-Impact, Event-Driven Tiles

Railroads often trigger actions like shutdowns or heists, which can provide large cash swings and event points. Because of their high impact, railroads are most valuable during events that reward those actions. Outside of events, they can still be useful, but they are less predictable than direct resource tiles.

If you are close to a railroad and an event is active, consider raising your roll multiplier for a short burst. If no event is active, a moderate multiplier may be sufficient to avoid spending too many rolls on a single target.

Chance Tiles: Mixed Outcomes

Chance tiles provide random rewards or movement effects. This makes them useful for variety but less reliable for planning. If a chance tile is tied to an event that grants points for chance draws, it becomes more valuable. Otherwise, treat chance as a bonus rather than a core strategy.

Because chance outcomes are unpredictable, avoid spending large numbers of rolls solely to land on chance tiles unless a specific event makes them worthwhile.

Community Chests: Group-Based Rewards

Community chest tiles are designed to reward consistent play and participation. They can provide helpful rewards over time but are not something you can fully control. If you land on them during normal movement, take the reward, but do not reshape your entire session around them unless an event specifically rewards it.

These tiles can still contribute to steady progress, especially when combined with event goals or daily tasks.

Balancing Predictable and Unpredictable Tiles

A balanced approach combines reliable tiles like shields with higher-variance tiles like railroads and chance. Use predictable tiles to secure progress, and treat high-variance tiles as opportunities when they align with events.

This balance keeps your progress steady while still allowing you to benefit from occasional high-reward outcomes.

Track Your Distance to High-Impact Tiles

Position matters when you decide whether to raise a roll multiplier. If you are several spaces away from a railroad, the multiplier may not be worth the extra dice. When you are within a short range, a temporary increase can be reasonable, especially if an event rewards railroad actions.

A quick distance check before each roll helps you avoid chasing the same tile for too long and keeps your dice usage steady.

Use Unpredictable Tiles as Supplements

Chance and community chest tiles are best viewed as supplemental rewards. Plan your session around reliable goals such as shield refills or landmark upgrades, then treat any random bonuses as added value. This reduces the frustration that can come from relying on unpredictable results for progress.

Summary: Target These Tiles When the Timing Is Right

Railroads, chance, and community chests can be valuable, but their usefulness depends on timing and event alignment. Prioritize them when events reward their outcomes, and otherwise focus on steady progress through more predictable tiles.