Closing: How do I attack a friend on Monopoly Go?

Mini-games in Monopoly Go present an effective method for players to quickly accumulate money and treasures from their opponents. Two types of attacks are possible, including bank robberies which consist of stealing money from other participants by opening their safes and the shutdown the details of which are provided in this guide.

How does closing work, and what are the advantages? How do you make it work? We tell you all about it.

Having a lock to attack a friend: How it works and benefits

Opt for the best strategy to attack in Monopoly Go, optimizing your closes and winning more money.

How does it work?

A "shutdown" allows you to attack an opponent's monument, forcing that player to spend money to reopen it.

When you land on one of the Station squares on your board (the yellow squares with a train): Gare du Nord, Gare Saint-Lazare, Gare Montparnasse, or Gare de Lyon, this triggers the "closure" mini-game or "shutdownDuring this game, you visit another player's board and earn money by attacking their buildings. The word "closure is used, as you close your opponent's monument(s).

However, if the latter has a shield, the attack is avoided, preserving his monument and reducing your financial gain.

What are the advantages of a successful Monopoly Go closing?

A successful shutdown has two advantages:

• An increase in your cash earnings.
• Improved tournament scores.

It is also essential to remember that multipliers Monopoly Go dice affect rewards during a shutdown.

How to make a successful shutdown?

Here are the most important points to remember for a successful closing:

#1 - Avoid shields

To successfully close the deal, you need to avoid players who are protected by shields.

#2 - Use the "change opponent" button

You can attack the same players over and over again using this function. Initially, you'll encounter shields, but once they've been destroyed, you'll be able to systematically succeed in your closes.

#3 - Destroy all shields

When all the shields have been eliminated, attack and complete your closures at every attempt.

#4 - Close all monuments

Be sure to close all of a player's monuments before moving on to the next one. Considered by some to be relentless, closing all of a player's monuments is actually just a game strategy aimed at optimizing winnings.

#5 - Avoid picking on friends you know

By avoiding targeting your real friends or those with whom you have exchanged Monopoly Go stickersyou increase your chances of success. Recruit "friends" mainly on Facebook groups to use in attacks.

#6 - Attack fake accounts

If you use the 100 dice technique, attacking fake accounts among your friends list is also a smart move. These accounts have no shields and are not used, thus avoiding causing inconvenience to other players.

As you will have understood, landing on one of the four Station squares on your board can result in either a robbery or a closure, as decided by the game. Note that closures are generally more frequent than robberies. However, access to these missions requires the completion of specific tasks or the fulfillment of certain conditions in order to maximum profit.

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