10 Tips & Tricks for Tropico 6

A quick guide to help you efficiently build and manage your island.

1. Focus on Agriculture Early

Agriculture is essential when starting your island.
It provides food for your people and produces raw materials for industries.
Industries like rum production, cigar factories, and Creameries require crops (e.g., sugar, pineapples, bananas).
Establish ranches and farms early to ensure a stable food supply and economic growth.

2. Manage Trade Routes Efficiently

Always keep an eye on import and export trade deals.
If you see a high-value export deal, take it—even if you don’t have the product yet, as it locks in the price.
Import smartly: Sometimes, importing raw materials and exporting finished goods makes more profit than using local resources.

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3. Use the Almanac to Track Everything

The Almanac provides critical data:
- Housing availability (vacant homes vs. homeless citizens).
- Unemployment rates (to determine if new industries are needed).
- Revenue breakdown (which exports and industries are profitable).
- Miscellaneous expenses (where your money is going).
Regularly check the Almanac to avoid wasting money on unnecessary buildings.

4. Don’t Underestimate Wages

Higher wages increase job quality and service efficiency.
Better job quality leads to higher productivity and happier citizens.
Service buildings (e.g., hospitals, restaurants) perform better with higher wages.
As soon as you can afford it, maximize wages for key industries.

5. Housing Is Key to Stability

Homelessness can hurt approval ratings and cause unhappiness.
Well-maintained housing generates income from rent.
Check the Almanac before building houses—don’t overspend on luxury homes if you don’t have rich citizens.
Balance housing quality with affordability to ensure all social classes have suitable homes.

6. Use the Broker to Boost Your Approval Rating

The Broker can help you:
- Boost faction approval (+10 faction support instantly).
- Convert Swiss Bank money into cash or educated immigrants.
- Gain raid points or unlock blueprints without spending money.
Swiss Dollars are essential to take full advantage of the Broker.

7. Build Swiss Bank Funds

Swiss Bank money is crucial for late-game advantages.
Ways to generate Swiss Bank funds:
- Banks with the Slush Fund work mode.
- Edicts like Building Permits (adds 15% to building costs, but part of it goes to your Swiss account).
A strong Swiss Bank balance gives you flexibility in emergencies.

8. Invest in Tourism

Tourism provides jobs for uneducated workers and generates income.
Tourist attractions (e.g., hotels, entertainment) improve island appeal and increase revenue.
Tourism is not just about hotels—related industries like restaurants and entertainment also benefit.
Useful when the job market is saturated and you need alternative employment options.

9. Prioritize Rum, Cigars, and Creamery

These three industries are always in demand:
- Rum (sugar-based, high profit).
- Cigars (tobacco-based, consistent market).
- Creamery (milk-based, stable sales).
They require minimal resources, making them a safe and steady revenue source.
Even late-game, they remain some of the most profitable industries.

10. Define Your Island’s Identity

Decide early on what kind of island you want:
- Capitalist or Communist?
- Democracy or Dictatorship?
- Military state or Tourism paradise?
Your political and economic decisions should align with your long-term island strategy.

Final Thoughts

Following these tips will help you develop a strong economy, manage citizens effectively, and ensure long-term stability in Tropico 6.

Thanks for reading—now go build your perfect island, Presidente! 🎩🇹🇨