Master SimCity BuildIt controls with this essential guide. Learn all the key actions and button prompts to navigate and manage your city effectively.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the controls and actions available in SimCity BuildIt. Understanding these controls is crucial for efficient city management and gameplay.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Navigate Map | Swipe |
| Zoom In/Out | Pinch |
| Select Building/Object | Tap |
| Place Building | Drag and Drop |
| Rotate Building (during placement) | Two-finger twist |
| Open City Menu | Tap Menu Icon |
| Access Build Menu | Tap Build Icon |
| Open Trade Depot | Tap Trade Depot Icon |
| Open Global Trade HQ | Tap Global Trade HQ Icon |
| Open Contest of Mayors | Tap Contest of Mayors Icon |
| Open Mayor's Pass | Tap Mayor's Pass Icon |
| Access Settings | Tap Settings Icon |
| Open Help/Tutorial | Tap Help Icon |
| Collect Resources | Tap on resource icon (e.g., coins, keys) |
| Upgrade Building | Tap building, then tap Upgrade |
| Demolish Building | Tap building, then tap Demolish |
| Move Road | Tap road, then tap Move |
| Access Specializations | Tap Specialization building |
| View City Storage | Tap City Storage icon |
| Open Vu Tower | Tap Vu Tower icon |
| Activate Power-ups | Tap Power-up icon |
| Send Cargo Ship | Tap Cargo Ship Dock, then tap Send |
| Manage Airport Deliveries | Tap Airport, then manage deliveries |
| Access NeoMall | Tap NeoMall icon |
| Open NeoBank | Tap NeoBank icon |
| View City Album | Tap City Album icon |
| Access City Report | Tap City Report icon |
| Manage Club Wars | Tap Club Wars icon |
| Access Regions | Tap Regions icon |
| View Hot Spots | Tap Hot Spots icon |
| Manage Parades | Tap Parades icon |
| View Daily Special Offers | Tap Daily Offers icon |
| Access Advertised Offers | Tap Advertised Offers icon |
| View Piggy Bank Offers | Tap Piggy Bank Offers icon |
| Report Bugs | Navigate to Help > Report Bug |
| Access Limited Time Events | Tap Event Icon |
| Participate in Design Challenges | Tap Design Challenge Icon |
| Manage Building Menu Sales | Tap Sales Icon |
| View Contest of Mayors Tasks | Tap Contest of Mayors > Task List |
| View Contest of Mayors Seasons | Tap Contest of Mayors > Seasons |
| Access Event Tracks | Tap Event Track Icon |
| View SimCity Classics | Tap SimCity Classics Icon |
| Access Limited Time Shops | Tap Shop Icon |
| Manage Mayor's Pass | Tap Mayor's Pass Icon |
| Play Mayor's Gift Game | Tap Mayor's Gift Game Icon |
| Access Vu Pass | Tap Vu Pass Icon |
| Activate Boost Events | Tap Boost Event Icon |
| Manage Industrial Buildings | Tap Industrial Building Icon |
| Manage Commercial Buildings | Tap Commercial Building Icon |
| Manage Residential Buildings | Tap Residential Building Icon |
| Zone Residential Area | Tap Zoning Tool, then select Residential |
| Place Cozy Homes | Select Cozy Homes from Build Menu |
| Place Kyoto House | Select Kyoto House from Build Menu |
| Place Florentine Zone | Select Florentine Zone from Build Menu |
| Place Art Nouveau Zone | Select Art Nouveau Zone from Build Menu |
| Place Old Town House | Select Old Town House from Build Menu |
| Place Latin America Zone | Select Latin America Zone from Build Menu |
| Place Parisian Zone | Select Parisian Zone from Build Menu |
| Place London Town Zone | Select London Town Zone from Build Menu |
| Place OMEGA Zone | Select OMEGA Zone from Build Menu |
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