The multiplier selector in Monopoly GO (1x, 2x, 3x, 5x, 10x) is one of the most impactful decisions you make every session. Roll at 10x at the wrong time and you burn through 200 dice in minutes with nothing to show. Roll at 1x during a Rent Frenzy event and you leave massive rewards uncollected. Here's how to read the situation.
What Multiplier Actually Does
- Dice cost per roll: At 2x, each roll costs 2 dice. At 10x, each roll costs 10 dice.
- Tiles moved: Higher multiplier = more tiles covered per roll (you roll more virtual dice, moving further)
- Attack size: Bank Heist and Shutdown steal amounts scale with multiplier
- Event rewards: Landing on reward tiles at 5x earns 5× the coins/points of 1x
- Building costs: Building landmark cost scales with multiplier (so high multiplier also means more expensive building)
When to Use High Multiplier (5x or 10x)
During Active Events (Rent Frenzy, High Roller)
When Rent Frenzy is active, rent tile payouts are multiplied. Rolling at 10x during Rent Frenzy stacks both the event bonus AND your multiplier, creating the largest possible coin gains from regular tile landings. The same logic applies to High Roller events.
Approaching a Railroad or Utility Tile
If you can see that the next few tiles include an opponent's railroad or utility, bump your multiplier up before rolling. The attack size on Bank Heist and Shutdown scales directly with your multiplier when you trigger them.
When You Have a Large Dice Supply
If you're sitting at 400+ dice, rolling at high multiplier is fine — you can afford to burn dice quickly while still maintaining a comfortable reserve. At this supply level, the speed benefit of high multiplier is worth the dice cost.
When to Use Low Multiplier (1x or 2x)
When You're Low on Dice
If you're under 50 dice, drop to 1x or 2x. Make your dice last until you can collect more from events, daily links, or quick wins. High multiplier at low dice counts can wipe your supply in a few rolls with no return on investment.
When No Events Are Active
Rolling at 10x between events is wasteful — the coin payouts from regular tile landings don't justify the dice cost. Use 1x–2x to slowly progress through boards while conserving dice for when events start.
When Passing Through Low-Value Tiles
If the next stretch of board has few railroads, utilities, or reward tiles, rolling fast at high multiplier offers no advantage over rolling conservatively at low multiplier.
The 2x Default
Many experienced players use 2x as their default multiplier. The reasoning: 2x is twice as fast as 1x (roughly half the rolls to complete a board), the dice burn rate is manageable, and the attack sizes are meaningfully larger than 1x without the aggressive burn of 5x or 10x. It's a practical middle ground for regular play outside of event timing windows.
Multiplier and Landmark Building
When you land on a property tile, the building cost scales with your multiplier. At 10x, building a landmark costs 10× more coins. This is usually worth it because your coin gains from attacks and events are also 10× larger — but if you're coin-limited, consider that high multiplier building is more expensive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the multiplier do in Monopoly GO?
It multiplies your dice cost per roll, tiles moved, attack sizes, and reward amounts. 10x means everything is 10× bigger — both the rewards and the dice cost.
What is the best multiplier in Monopoly GO?
2x for regular play. 5x–10x during active events (Rent Frenzy, High Roller) or when approaching attack tiles. 1x when dice supply is low.
Does higher multiplier give more event rewards?
Yes — event tile rewards scale with multiplier. Rolling at 10x during an event earns 10× the coins/points from reward tiles compared to 1x.
Should I always use 10x in Monopoly GO?
No. Rolling at 10x all the time burns your dice 10× faster. Outside of events and attack setups, this wastes dice with no proportional benefit.
Does multiplier affect how much you steal in Bank Heist?
Yes — the coins stolen in Bank Heist and Shutdown both scale with your active multiplier at the time of landing on the trigger tile.
Last updated: June 2026 · All Monopoly GO guides