Speakeasy
Do I gain a building's bonus before I pay for and place it?
The designer answered this directly in the official FAQ or a forum reply.
- kydaria · Designer · 2026-03-04
- Speakeasy rulebook · Rulebook · Open a Speakeasy or Stills or Take over a Mobster Speakeasy
No. You pay first, place the building, take the City tile, and only then gain the benefit shown under the building's space. The designer says earlier playtest versions let you take it sooner, but this order was chosen deliberately.