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After the Lucky Rocket booster inMonopoly GO, Scopely has now added another exciting twist to Tycoon Racers with theBall and Chainbooster. This new booster opens up the door for some interesting tactical plays, and can really shake up the leaderboard if used effectively.
Like other flash boosters, the Ball & Chain is a short-lived event that gives players a temporary edge in the Tycoon Racersminigame inMonopoly GO. If you’ve encountered this disruptive flash event and are unsure how it functions, we’ve got you covered. The following guide explains how Ball & Chain works and how you can get more of them.
Updated by Usama Ali on Jul 30, 2025:Scopely has finally rolled out the Ball & Chain booster in Monopoly GO, and players are excited to try it out. This new addition is available to all players right now, and it’s already making waves in the ongoing City Racers event. With the Ball & Chain booster, players now have a way to directly mess with their rivals. We’ve updated this guide with more details on how this flash booster works, so you can make the most of it and dominate the races.
What is Ball And Chain Booster in Monopoly GO?
The Ball & Chain booster is designed to disrupt your opponents during theMonopoly GO’s Tycoon Racers event. Think of it as a strategic tool to slow down rival teams and give your own team an advantage. Unlike the Lucky Rocket’s personal speed boost, the Ball & Chain booster focuses on slowing down the progress of opposing players.
When the Ball & Chain booster is activated, you select aspecific rival teamto apply the effect to. The chosen team is thenslowed downfor a designated number of points. Essentially, they have toearn acertain number of pointsto “break free” from the effect. The slowdown persists until the affected team earns the required points to remove the Ball & Chain. A progress bar will visually indicate their progress.
Interestingly, if a team is already slowed down, being hit with another Ball & Chain willincrease the durationof the effect. This shows that the Ball & Chain effect can be stacked. All teams within a given competition will experience the same Ball & Chain values (slowdown duration and break-free points), ensuring a level playing field in each race.
How To Use Ball & Chain Booster in Monopoly GO
The Ball & Chain booster is definitely injecting a fresh dose of strategy into the Tycoon Racers events. Players are already strategizing about the best time to use this booster. Some are eyeing theracer in the leadto try and steal their spot. Others are more defensively minded and consider using it on theteam right behind themto secure their current standing.
The possibilities are wide open, and the best strategy depends on your current position in the race and the placement of your rivals. A well-timed Ball & Chain could be just the thing to create some breathing room and let you pull ahead.
If you’re playing in a team, remember to coordinate with your teammates on who to target. Since Ball & Chain boosters can be stacked, imagine the output when multiple team members focus their Ball & Chains on a single opposing team.
How To Get More Ball And Chain Boosters in Monopoly GO
Like theLucky Rocket Booster inMonopoly GO, Ball and Chain boosters can only be obtained by completing laps during the races. As you and your team progress through the race, you’ll earn various rewards, and these rewards include the Ball & Chain booster. As such, if you want more of these boosters, you need to actively participate in the Tycoon Racers event and focus on completing laps around the board.
