Shutdown is the second attack mini-game in Monopoly GO. It's triggered differently from Bank Heist and works through a dice roll rather than a card flip. Understanding how the dice result and multiplier interact tells you when a Shutdown is most valuable and when to conserve dice for better opportunities.
How to Trigger Shutdown
Shutdown activates when you land on a utility tile — either the Electric Company or the Water Works — on another player's board. Like Bank Heist, this only triggers on opponents' boards, not your own.
The Dice Roll Mechanic
When Shutdown triggers, a mini-game appears where you roll a special set of dice (separate from your movement dice). The result of this roll, combined with your active multiplier at the time of landing, determines how many coins you steal from the targeted opponent.
- Higher dice roll = larger steal percentage from the target
- Higher multiplier = larger coins per roll value
- The steal is capped — you can't steal more than the target has
How Multiplier Affects Shutdown
The multiplier you're rolling at when you land on the utility tile scales the Shutdown steal amount directly — the same way it scales Bank Heist. A shutdown at 10x multiplier steals significantly more than the same dice roll result at 1x.
Shields and Shutdown
Active shields on the target's board block a Shutdown attack. When a shielded player is targeted, their shield is consumed and no coins are stolen. This is the same behavior as Bank Heist protection. A player with 3 shields can absorb 3 attack events (from any combination of Bank Heist and Shutdown) before they become vulnerable.
Shutdown vs. Bank Heist: When Each Is More Valuable
| Shutdown | Bank Heist | |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Utility tile | Railroad tile |
| Mechanic | Dice roll | Card flip |
| Targets | Single player | 1–all players (depends on card) |
| Predictability | More predictable (dice range) | More random (card outcome) |
| Max potential | Lower ceiling | Higher ceiling (Community Chest) |
Shutdown is more consistent — the dice roll has a defined range, so you always steal something on a successful hit. Bank Heist is higher variance — a Community Chest at 10x is exceptional, but a Failed Heist wastes the opportunity entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shutdown work in Monopoly GO?
Land on a utility tile on an opponent's board. Roll the Shutdown dice — the result combined with your multiplier determines how many coins you steal from the targeted player.
Do shields protect against Shutdown?
Yes — an active shield blocks the steal and is consumed instead. A player needs to lose all their shields before coins can be stolen through Shutdown.
Does the multiplier affect Shutdown?
Yes — higher multiplier when landing on the utility = larger steal amount on a successful Shutdown.
What's the difference between Shutdown and Bank Heist?
Shutdown uses utility tiles and a dice roll. Bank Heist uses railroad tiles and a card flip. Bank Heist can target multiple players in one event; Shutdown always targets a single player.
Can you be shut down on your own board?
No — Shutdown only triggers when opponents land on your utility tiles. You're not affected by your own utility tiles when rolling on your own board.
Last updated: June 2026 · All Monopoly GO guides