I’ve noticed some confusion lately regarding Blitz rewards and why payout totals can sometimes seem “short.” I wanted to share a few points to clarify how the system actually works based on the different party types:
The Three Types of Charm Parties
According to the official game descriptions, each party has a different “fill” requirement:
Grab’n’Go (GnG): These are “all or nothing” in the sense that the party won’t start if it doesn’t reach the minimum. However, once the party fills to 20 or more, the timer triggers and everyone receives exactly 25 x the amount of charms selected. If the room does not reach that minimum, the party does not start and your Gems or Passes are returned. These can be paid for with either passes or gems.
Party Buster: Similar to a GnG, everyone receives 25 x the amount of charms selected once the room reaches at least 20 people. From there, partygoers work together to fill a meter for extra prizes by purchasing additional charms. A Party Buster can start with a minimum of 20 people once the timer is triggered. These can also be paid for with passes or gems.
Party Buster Blitz: This is the most efficient option. Attendees pre-purchase a charm that goes directly toward the meter so that Buster Prizes can be awarded immediately. Like a regular Buster, a Blitz can start with a minimum of 20 people once the timer is triggered. While the base party can be paid with passes or gems, the Blitz portion is gem-only.
Blitz parties were designed as an automated alternative to the “name-called” system. They streamline the process to ensure everyone receives the extra Party Buster prizes and - most importantly - they prevent “takers” (people who accept charms but never toss, especially in a toss required party buster party).
Because a Blitz is meant to be fast, it allows the party to “bust” more easily since charms are pre-purchased. The party begins once the timer is triggered, even if the room isn’t 100% full. Just like regular Party Buster parties, you only receive charms from the people actually present. For example - if the timer runs out and only 22 people are in a 25-person Blitz, you will receive 22 charms multiplied by the Blitz amount selected - plus the base party reward, which is always 25x the amount of base party charms selected. The true value of a Blitz lies in those guaranteed Buster rewards - prizes you wouldn’t get in a standard party buster party unless attendees tossed manually.
The Timer & Fairness
When you join a Blitz as the 20th person, you trigger a 30-second party timer. If you leave immediately after because you realize you won’t get a full 25-person payout, it leaves the remaining 19 players in a party that wasn’t intended to start yet. It is really unfair to those waiting - if everyone did that, you could eventually have just one person tossing to an empty room! Furthermore, if the party was meant to “bust,” the remaining attendees will have to cover the cost of the missing players to bust the party, which can cost a significant amount of gems.
If you want a guaranteed 25 Charms x base party amount:
If your primary goal is to receive a specific charm count and you aren’t concerned with the extra Buster prizes, there are more effective options. Instead of a Blitz, you should host a GnG (Grab and Go) or a regular Party Buster.
For example - if you are considering a 10x Unicorn (paid with passes or gems) paired with a 10x Unicorn Blitz (gem-only), you could simply host two 10x Unicorn GnGs or two 10x Unicorn Party Busters instead. You’ll get your full count of 25 multiplied by the base amount selected every time - even with fewer than 25 attendees - though you will miss out on those immediate Blitz or Party Buster-specific rewards!
Hey @Night_Guy At Gng Parties, the count-down timer will trigger here as well once 20 people have entered the party just like the other 2 types. (Thought I’d throw that in LOL!)
There’s one important caveat - if you are in the middle of a party while people are tossing and you happen to get disconnected or leave the party voluntarily, you will miss out on any charms tossed and Party Buster prizes during the time you are not in the room. Similarly, if you lose your connection just before a party “busts” and it gets busted while you are still getting back into the room, you will unfortunately miss out on the final prize as well. This can happen during both regular Party Buster parties and Party Buster Blitz parties.
I personally prefer GnG parties that are scheduled as Party Busters. That way, if people want to toss there is an opportunity to win prizes on the meter. I have been to Grab’n’Go parties where people went frenzy and tossed enough to bust the party - but alas - no meter.
I’ve been to a couple of cheap GnG and WOW! Cha-ching before I even had to buy anything. Then there are those that are just that. GnG You never know about parties. I go prepared and monitor how the room responds. If nobody is buying, then neither will I. I have attempted to buy a few in a row to motive others, but nope. That was a fail. It’s almost like playing in the Tournaments. Lucky hits in a room or it could be a bust.
As you progress and slowly build your city you will be able to afford more “higher end” parties where people tend to be freer with their gems because they can afford to be.
I’ve talked with many players who allocate 5-10% of their gem reserves to toss at parties (GnG usually) and to gift friends and enemies alike.
Timing is such a key around here. Tournaments, Parties, Slot play on Auto. BJ pisses me off so bad because she always opens with a BJ or at the least a push. This always happens when a bust card i showing. My city, as I progress is paying off big time. And working the “lightening” on pick your time frame, does work for bigger prizes. Being a billionaire, I find a 7.5k reward in bonus is LMAO…… but keep at it.
@DB4LBroncos - In the past, the term “GnG” usually referred to a Party Buster GnG that included a meter - I’m assuming that’s the type of party you’re talking about. Like @robbie01 mentioned, as you progress, you’ll find you have more spare gems to toss at lower-tier parties. When I’m working on challenges, I usually host or attend Tier 1 or Tier 2 parties to bust them instantly.
As for Blackjack - if you find yourself losing multiple times in a row, my advice is to just stop playing for a while. Sometimes the RNG seems to skew heavily toward the dealer, so I’ve found it’s best to walk away and come back later once it “cools down.” Playing that way has definitely worked for me.
I got aggressive one day in BJ. Went single player, bought all 5 seats at 1M each. Dealer has BJ with no chance of even playing. Grrr. Said F this BS….Hit rebet. Bam.. another dealt BJ to the dealer. 10M gone without even being able to play a hand. Needless to say, I did walk away with a grumpy face. LOL. That chick needs to shuffle again. LMAO! That has happened several times. Not with a Mil bet though
I have found that the cheap parties are more rewarding than some of the big ones. Having somebody in those cheap parties throwing big time charms and advancing the meter is somewhat shocking to me. But it has happened so often. I want to donate when available to do so, but when people like that just bust the meter on their own, I’m like YEA! THANK YOU!
Regarding the meter - the progress is exponential. This means it takes roughly 50% of the total gems required just to reach the point before the 4th prize (the second to last, or 5th prize if you count the base party reward), while the final prize alone requires the remaining 50%. For example - in a Tier 1 party, it takes a total of 1,000 gems worth of charms to “bust” the meter. This means the first 500 gems will only get you just before that 4th prize, and it takes another 500 gems to reach the final prize from there. While these are all approximate, it cover the basic progress of how the meter works.
Actually, I believe BJ is the easiest game by far on CW. Understanding how to bet matters. Things like NEVER taking insurance. Splitting face cards. Sitting on a 16 when the dealer has a face card. All these things matter.
What Night Guy said regarding BlackJack and walking away is spot on. Don’t sit there beating your head against a wall if it’s not going your way. Walk away and try again later. I do the same thing with my 20 resets. Don’t waste them, just come back later. Has worked well for me.
@Night_Guy Can you expand on what you mean by Tier 1, Tier 2, etc parties? I am sure it relates to the charm value (which is Gem value in the end). I might have missed that from a past post and I think it would be good from newer players to understand their meaning also.
Tier 1 = nn Gems (with some charm examples for context)
@PB234 - Happy to clarify that! The party tiers I referenced are actually the exact same ones we use to track the pet hunts (like the recent Leprechaun hunt). However, I know not everyone is interested in collecting pets, so here is a clean breakdown of just the party tiers, their gem costs, and the charms required to bust them:
Tier
Party Cost (Gems/Pass)
Total Bust Cost (Gems)
Cost per Person (at 25)
Example Party / Charm
Calculation Range
1
1 - 10
1,000
40
2 x Beer
(known from experience)
2
11 - 30
2,000
80
3 x Beer
(15x5x25 = 1875) & (80x25 = 2000)
3
31 - 99
4,000
160
5 x Frozen Dinner / 1 x Champagne
(50x3x25 = 3,750) & (80x2x25 = 4,000)
4
100 - 300
7,500
300
1x Oyster Party / 3 x Black Recluse
(95x3x25 = 7,125) & (300x25 = 7,500)
5
301 - 1,000
25,000
1,000
1x Uni Party / 1 x Stretch Limo
(900x25 = 22,500) & (1,000x25 = 25,000)
6
1,001 - 3,000
60,000
2,400
2x Uni Party / 3 x Choc. Truffle
(750x3x25 = 56,250) & (1,200x2x25 = 60,000)
7
3,001 - 14,000
105,000
4,200
10x Uni Party / 10 x Dr. Pearson’s
(400x10x25 = 100,000) & (850x5x25 = 106,250)
Hopefully, this gives a clearer picture of how the charm values scale across the different tiers!
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