Hey there, fellow kingdom builder! I’m so excited to share everything I’ve learned about building stone roads in Super Fantasy Kingdom. When I first started playing, I was completely stuck trying to figure out why my houses wouldn’t upgrade. I kept clicking on them, wondering what I was missing, and getting frustrated as my progress stalled. Sound familiar?
Well, after countless hours of trial and error (and way too many failed runs), I’ve finally mastered the stone road system, and I’m here to share all my secrets with you. Trust me, once you understand how stone roads work, your kingdom-building experience will completely transform. You’ll be upgrading houses like a pro and watching your worker count soar!
Why Stone Roads Are Game-Changers?
Let me tell you about my “aha!” moment with stone roads. I was on day 12 of a run, stuck with just 3 workers, and wondering why other players seemed to have twice as many workers as I did. Then I discovered the magic of stone roads, and everything clicked into place.
Stone roads aren’t just decorative paths in your kingdom—they’re the key to unlocking your housing potential and dramatically increasing your workforce. Without stone roads, you’re essentially capping your kingdom’s growth potential. I learned this the hard way after multiple failed runs where I couldn’t understand why my progress suddenly plateaued.
Here’s the deal: stone roads enable house upgrades, and house upgrades give you more workers. More workers mean faster resource collection, quicker building construction, and ultimately, a more powerful kingdom. It’s a cascade effect that starts with something as simple as laying down some stone paths.
The Complete Stone Road Building Process
Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how to actually build these game-changing stone roads. I’m going to walk you through every step exactly as I do it in my successful runs.
Step 1: Upgrade Your Quarry
This is where it all begins! You can’t build stone roads without first upgrading your quarry. Here’s exactly what you need to do:
- Locate your Quarry building – It’s usually one of the first structures you’ll have access to in your kingdom
- Click on the Quarry to open its menu
- Look for the Upgrade button – This is your golden ticket to stone road heaven
- Pay 5 Boards to unlock the Road Builder NPC
I remember the first time I did this—I was hesitant to spend my precious boards on something I wasn’t sure about. But let me tell you, it’s worth every single board. The Road Builder is going to become your best friend in this game.
Step 2: Activate Your Road Builder
Once you’ve upgraded your quarry, you’ll notice something new—a little yellow star above the building. This star is your indicator that the Road Builder is active and ready to work his magic.
Here’s what you need to know about the Road Builder:
- When the star is bright yellow, he’s actively building roads
- When the star is dimmed, he’s inactive (you can toggle this on/off)
- He automatically builds stone roads from the quarry to the closest building without a road connection
- Each segment of stone road costs 1 Coin to build
I learned a valuable lesson about coin management with the Road Builder. Early in my playing days, I’d leave him running constantly, only to wonder why I was always broke. Now I know to disable him when I need to save up for important upgrades. It’s all about timing and strategy!
Step 3: Strategic Quarry Placement
This is where the real strategy comes in, and it’s something I wish I’d known from day one. The placement of your quarry can make or break your stone road efficiency.
My go-to strategy for quarry placement:
- Build your quarry next to two small building plots where you plan to place houses
- The northeast corner of your castle area is often perfect for this
- This positioning allows the Road Builder to quickly reach multiple houses
I can’t stress enough how important this placement is. In one of my early runs, I placed my quarry way off in a corner, and it took forever for the Road Builder to reach my houses. My progress was painfully slow. Now, with strategic placement, I can have stone roads connecting to multiple houses within the first few days.
How the Road Builder Actually Works?
Let me break down exactly how this magical NPC operates, because understanding his behavior will help you plan your kingdom layout much more effectively.
The Building Process
The Road Builder follows a specific pattern that I’ve observed through many runs:
- He starts at the Quarry (his home base)
- He identifies the closest building that doesn’t have a stone road connection
- He builds a stone road segment toward that building
- Each segment costs 1 Coin from your treasury
- After completing one segment, he returns to the Quarry
- He then starts on the next segment to the next closest building
This return-to-base behavior is actually really important to understand. It means that the further your buildings are from the quarry, the longer it takes for stone roads to reach them, and the more it costs in coins.
Managing Your Road Builder
Here are some pro tips I’ve picked up for managing your Road Builder effectively:
When to keep him active:
- Early game when you need to establish your road network quickly
- When you have plenty of coins and need to expand your housing
- When you’re preparing for a big push and need more workers
When to disable him:
- When you’re saving coins for important upgrades
- During resource shortages
- When your road network is already well-established
I like to think of the Road Builder as an investment—sometimes you need to spend money (coins) to make money (more workers from upgraded houses). It’s all about finding that sweet spot.
House Upgrades: The Real Payoff
Now let’s talk about why we’re going through all this trouble with stone roads—the house upgrades! This is where you’ll see the real benefits of your stone road network.
The Upgrade Process
Once a stone road connects to one of your houses, you’ll see the upgrade option become available. Here’s exactly what happens:
- Stone road reaches your house – You’ll see a visual connection
- Upgrade option appears – Click on the house to see it
- Spend Ore to upgrade – Each level requires different amounts
- Gain additional workers – This is the golden reward!
I remember the first time I upgraded a house and got an extra worker—it felt like I’d unlocked a superpower! Suddenly, I could gather resources faster, build more quickly, and defend my kingdom better.
House Upgrade Levels and Requirements
Let me share the complete upgrade progression that I’ve documented through my runs:
| House Level | Workers Available | Ore Required for Next Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (Basic) | 1 Worker | 4 Ore |
| 1 | 2 Workers | 8 Ore |
| 2 | 3 Workers | 12 Ore |
| 3 | 4 Workers | 16 Ore |
| 4 (Max) | 5 Workers | – |
This table has been a lifesaver for me in planning my resource allocation. I always keep it handy when deciding how many houses to upgrade and when.
Advanced Stone Road Strategies
Now that you’ve got the basics down, let me share some advanced strategies I’ve developed that really take stone road usage to the next level.
The Early Game Rush
My favorite early-game strategy involves rushing stone roads as quickly as possible:
- Day 1-2: Focus on getting your first 5 boards for quarry upgrade
- Day 2-3: Upgrade quarry and activate Road Builder
- Day 3-4: Get stone roads to at least 2 houses
- Day 4-5: Upgrade those houses to level 1 or 2
This aggressive approach usually gets me 6-8 workers by day 5-6, which is a huge advantage over more conservative approaches.
The Balanced Approach
Sometimes, especially in challenging runs, I prefer a more balanced strategy:
- Establish basic resource production first (wood, stone, food)
- Build 2-3 basic houses for initial workers
- Upgrade quarry when you have surplus boards
- Expand stone road network gradually as resources allow
This approach is slower but more sustainable, especially if you’re dealing with tough early-game challenges.
The Late Game Expansion
Once you’re established, stone roads become even more important:
- Connect all houses to maximize worker count
- Plan road expansion to future building sites
- Use roads strategically to create efficient worker paths
- Consider road network when placing new buildings
I’ve found that in the late game, a well-planned stone road network can be the difference between a good run and a great run.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Let me save you some frustration by sharing the mistakes I made when I was learning about stone roads.
Mistake #1: Ignoring the Quarry Upgrade
I can’t tell you how many runs I wasted because I didn’t realize I needed to upgrade the quarry. I’d build houses, wonder why they wouldn’t upgrade, and eventually fail because I didn’t have enough workers. Don’t be like me—upgrade that quarry as soon as you can!
Mistake #2: Poor Quarry Placement
In my early runs, I’d place the quarry wherever it fit conveniently, without thinking about road efficiency. This led to expensive, time-consuming road construction. Now I always plan my quarry location with house placement in mind.
Mistake #3: Wasting Coins on Unnecessary Roads
I used to let the Road Builder run wild, building roads everywhere while my coin reserves dwindled. Now I’m much more strategic, enabling him only when I need specific connections and disabling him to save coins.
Mistake #4: Forgetting to Upgrade Houses
Sometimes I’d get so focused on building the road network that I’d forget to actually upgrade the houses once they were connected. Don’t make this mistake—upgrading houses is the whole point!
Pro Tips for Maximum Efficiency
Here are some additional tips I’ve picked up that really help maximize the efficiency of your stone road system:
Tip #1: Plan Your Kingdom Layout
Before you even place your first building, think about your stone road network. I like to sketch out a rough plan of where I want my houses and how the roads will connect them.
Tip #2: Prioritize High-Yield Houses
Not all houses are created equal. I prioritize upgrading houses that are closest to resource nodes or that will give me the most immediate benefit from additional workers.
Tip #3: Time Your Upgrades
I’ve found that timing my house upgrades with resource surges works really well. If I just got a big ore haul, that’s the perfect time to upgrade multiple houses.
Tip #4: Use Workers Efficiently
More workers aren’t always better if they’re not assigned efficiently. I make sure to assign my new workers immediately to maximize their impact.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Even with all this knowledge, sometimes things don’t go as planned. Here are some common issues I’ve encountered and how I solve them:
Problem: Road Builder Isn’t Working
Solution: Check that yellow star above your quarry! If it’s dimmed, click to activate him. Also make sure you have coins available—each road segment costs 1 coin.
Problem: Houses Won’t Upgrade Even With Roads
Solution: Make sure the stone road is actually touching the house. Sometimes there’s a tiny gap. Also verify you have enough ore for the upgrade.
Problem: Running Out of Coins
Solution: Disable the Road Builder when you’re not actively expanding your road network. I also make sure to have some gold-producing buildings before going crazy with road expansion.
Problem: Not Enough Ore for Upgrades
Solution: Focus on building more stone production or upgrading your existing stone production. I sometimes prioritize ore production over other resources when I’m planning a big house upgrade push.
The Big Picture: Stone Roads in Your Overall Strategy
Let me step back and talk about how stone roads fit into your overall kingdom strategy. When I first started, I treated stone roads as just another building requirement. Now I see them as a core strategic element.
Resource Management
Stone roads affect your resource management in several ways:
- Coin consumption: Each road segment costs 1 coin
- Ore requirements: House upgrades need ore, which requires stone production
- Worker efficiency: More workers mean more efficient resource gathering
I’ve learned to balance these factors carefully. Sometimes I need to slow down road expansion to build up my coin reserves, other times I push hard on roads to get more workers for resource production.
Timing and Pacing
The timing of your stone road expansion can make or break your run. I’ve found that:
- Early game: Focus on getting the first 1-2 stone roads quickly
- Mid game: Expand gradually as resources allow
- Late game: Complete your road network and maximize worker count
Long-Term Planning
Stone roads are a long-term investment. I always think about where I’ll want to place future buildings and plan my road network accordingly. Sometimes I’ll build roads to empty plots just to have them ready for future expansion.
Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned
Let me share some personal stories from my journey with stone roads in Super Fantasy Kingdom.
My First Successful Run
I’ll never forget my first truly successful run after figuring out stone roads. I had been struggling for weeks, never making it past day 10. Then I discovered the quarry upgrade and stone road system.
By day 5, I had 6 workers instead of my usual 3. By day 8, I had 10 workers. By day 12, I had 15 workers and was steamrolling through challenges that used to stop me cold. It was like playing a completely different game!
The Run That Taught Me Coin Management
There was this one run where I got overconfident with my Road Builder. I left him active constantly, building roads everywhere while my coin reserves dwindled to nothing. Suddenly, I couldn’t afford essential upgrades, and my progress stalled completely.
I learned that day that stone roads are powerful, but they need to be managed carefully. Now I’m much more strategic about when I enable my Road Builder.
The Perfect Quarry Placement
In one of my best runs, I found the perfect quarry location—right next to two house plots with easy access to a third. The Road Builder was able to connect all three houses within days, and I upgraded them rapidly. The efficiency was incredible, and it taught me the importance of planning ahead.
FAQ: Your Stone Road Questions Answered
Based on my experience and questions I see from other players, here are answers to the most common stone road questions:
How many boards do I need to upgrade the quarry?
You need exactly 5 boards to upgrade your quarry and unlock the Road Builder. I always try to gather these as quickly as possible in my runs.
Why won’t my houses upgrade even with stone roads?
Make sure the stone road is actually touching the house—sometimes there’s a tiny gap. Also, check that you have enough ore for the upgrade and that the Road Builder is active (yellow star above quarry).
Can I build stone roads manually?
No, stone roads can only be built by the Road Builder NPC after you upgrade the quarry. I wish I could build them manually sometimes, but the automatic system works well once you understand it.
How do I save coins when building stone roads?
Simply click on the quarry to disable the Road Builder (the yellow star will dim). I do this all the time when I need to save coins for important upgrades.
What’s the best place to build the quarry?
I recommend building it next to two small building plots where you plan to place houses. The northeast corner of your castle area is often perfect for this setup.
How many workers can I get from house upgrades?
You can get up to 5 workers per house by upgrading it to level 4. The progression is 1, 2, 3, 4, and finally 5 workers at maximum upgrade.
Do stone roads connect to buildings other than houses?
Yes, stone roads can connect to various buildings, but houses are the most important for worker upgrades. I sometimes connect roads to other buildings for efficiency, but houses are my priority.
Can I remove or relocate stone roads once built?
Unfortunately, once stone roads are built, they’re permanent. That’s why I always plan my road network carefully before letting the Road Builder go to work.
Conclusion: Master Your Stone Roads, Master Your Kingdom
Wow, we’ve covered a lot about stone roads in Super Fantasy Kingdom! I hope this guide helps you as much as this knowledge has helped me. Remember, stone roads aren’t just about connecting buildings—they’re about unlocking your kingdom’s full potential.
When I first started playing, I was frustrated and stuck. Now, with a solid understanding of stone roads, I’m confidently building thriving kingdoms with plenty of workers and efficient resource management. The difference is night and day!
Here’s my final advice: don’t be afraid to experiment with different strategies. What works for me might not work perfectly for you, and that’s okay. The beauty of Super Fantasy Kingdom is finding the playstyle that suits you best.
Keep building those stone roads, upgrade those houses, and watch your kingdom flourish. Before you know it, you’ll be the one giving advice to new players about the magic of stone roads!
Happy kingdom building, and I’ll see you in the game!