Explore Regions & Unlock Rare Materials

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Explore Regions & Unlock Rare Materials

In SimCity BuildIt, true progress comes from expansion—every new region you unlock opens the door to unique landscapes, rare resources, and greater opportunities for growth. Development isn’t handed to you; it’s achieved through smart planning, bold choices, and the vision you bring as mayor. Each region isn’t just land—it’s a chance to shape the future of your city. Exploration is more than placing buildings. It’s about adapting to new environments, managing specialized resources, and using them wisely to expand your metropolis. An unprepared mayor may fall short, but a strategic one turns every new region into a source of strength and prosperity. This is where creativity meets strategy. As your city grows, so does the demand for rare materials—unique goods, powerful upgrades, and advanced specializations. Every region matters, every discovery pushes you further, and every unlocked area holds the potential to transform your city into a global powerhouse. You don’t just expand land—you claim it, turning every region into proof of your ambition, determination, and leadership.

Guide to Regional Expansion

Regional Expansion & Resource Schedule

10:00 – 10:30

Planning session — reviewing available regions, requirements, and expansion goals

10:30 – 11:15

First steps — unlocking a region and collecting its initial unique materials

11:15 – 12:00

Resource focus — managing specialized goods and rare items from new territories

12:00 – 12:45

Strategy review — balancing regional growth with core city development

12:45 – 13:00

Final preparation — setting long-term plans for the next region expansion

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Legacy of Exploration

The Mayor’s Vision

Transforming a small town into a thriving metropolis is more than building and upgrading—it’s guided by something greater: the Mayor’s Vision. This vision isn’t written in guides or blueprints—it grows with every region you unlock, every rare material you gather, and every decision you make to expand beyond the city’s borders. Others may not see it directly, but they feel it in every city that carries the mark of ambition and determination. To embrace the Mayor’s Vision is to look beyond quick growth. It demands patience, resourcefulness, and the courage to expand into uncharted regions. Every rare material collected, every specialized landscape developed, and every new opportunity seized strengthens this instinct. What begins as simple construction soon becomes mastery—turning expansion into the art of discovery. It doesn’t reward rushing—it values balance. The resources you manage, the challenges you face, and the choices you make all combine to shape your city’s destiny. With each region unlocked, your city grows stronger, your economy richer, and your influence greater. Every new territory claimed is another step toward turning your city into a global powerhouse. As your vision strengthens, choices become clear. You learn which regions hold the most valuable resources, which strategies to prioritize, and how to use every material wisely. At that point, you’re no longer just expanding—you’re building with purpose. In SimCity BuildIt, the Mayor’s Vision is not just ambition—it’s progress in action. Follow it, and you won’t just manage a city—you’ll carve a legacy that endures across regions.

Echoes from the City Explorers

“Exploring new regions isn’t just about unlocking land—it’s about gathering rare materials, adapting strategies, and bringing back resources that fuel growth.”
— Mayor Elena
“True mastery isn’t in expanding too quickly—it’s in developing carefully, managing resources wisely, and turning every region into lasting progress.”

FAQ

Not much at first—basic city growth is enough to access nearby areas. But the farther you expand, the more resources and planning are required. Preparing storage, factories, and trade options is the key to success.
Careful planning. Always ensure you have enough rare materials and production capacity to support growth. Expanding without preparation can slow your progress and limit development.
That’s completely normal. Keep upgrading your city, increase storage, and collect the required special materials. Each step forward brings you closer to unlocking new regions filled with rare opportunities.

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