📖 Overview
Use this calculator to evaluate jail strategy based on board danger and movement upside.
⚙️ How It Works
Compares expected value of paying bail now versus staying in jail for the remaining decision window.
The Formula
Pay-now EV = -Bail + (Move EV * Turns) | Stay EV = Jail Protection EV * Turns
| Bail | Cash cost to leave jail immediately |
| Move EV | Expected net gain/loss per turn when moving freely |
| Jail Protection EV | Expected per-turn value of staying jailed (avoided rent risk) |
| Turns | Remaining turns in your jail decision window |
💡In late game, staying in jail can be optimal if board rent risk is high and your mobility value is low.
Practical Tips
💡 Recalculate when key houses/hotels are bought or sold.
💡 Use conservative EV assumptions if board state is volatile.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Should I always pay bail early?
No. In dangerous late-game boards, jail can be strategically valuable.
❓ What does EV mean here?
Expected value: average net outcome under your current assumptions.