Tong Its Strategy Guide: How to Dominate Every Game You Play

I still remember the day I stood in my Disney Dreamlight Valley castle, staring at those shimmering realm portals with a hefty stash of Dreamlight burning a hole in my virtual pocket. The choice seemed straightforward—unlock a new realm, meet new characters, continue the adventure. With 7,500 Dreamlight saved up, I bypassed the cheaper options and went straight for the Frozen Realm at 5,000 Dreamlight. It felt strategic, almost clever. I pictured myself chatting with Elsa and Anna, wrapping up their quests in an afternoon. But here’s where my grand plan crumbled: I hit a progress wall almost immediately. Anna needed Iron Ore to advance her friendship questline. Simple, right? Wrong. Iron Ore only spawns in biomes I hadn’t even unlocked yet—specifically, the Forest of Valor and the Glade of Trust, each requiring another 10,000 Dreamlight to access. Suddenly, my "smart" investment felt like a major misstep. I was forced to backtrack—grinding for Dreamlight all over again through mining, gardening, and fishing. That experience taught me a crucial lesson about Tong Its and any strategic game really: domination isn’t just about making one good move, but planning three moves ahead while anticipating hidden costs and bottlenecks.

In Tong Its, much like in Dreamlight Valley, resource allocation can make or break your entire game. I’ve lost count of how many rounds I’ve seen players—myself included—hoard high-value cards early on, only to realize too late that they’ve blocked their own path to forming a winning hand. It’s the card game equivalent of unlocking the Frozen Realm without checking what resources you’d need afterward. One of my most painful memories was holding onto a pair of Dragons for five rounds, thinking I was setting up a killer combo. By the time I tried to pivot, my opponents had already built solid sequences and were one discard away from going out. I’ve come to believe that flexibility is far more valuable than stubbornly clinging to an initial plan. For example, I now prioritize building runs or sequences early, even if they’re low-scoring, because it keeps my options open. If I draw a Seven and Eight of the same suit, I’ll almost always keep them together, hoping to complete the sequence later. That small adjustment alone increased my win rate by roughly 18% in casual matches. It’s not just what you collect—it’s what you’re prepared to release.

Another parallel between my Dreamlight Valley blunder and Tong Its lies in reading your opponents and the "board state." In the village, I failed to consider biome dependencies; in Tong Its, I’ve learned to constantly monitor which tiles are being discarded and picked up. There’s a subtle rhythm to the game—if two players start discarding the same suit repeatedly, it’s a signal they’re either avoiding that suit or trying to mislead others. I tend to adopt an aggressive style, deliberately discarding middle-value tiles early to gauge reactions. Just last week, I noticed an opponent picking up every Circle tile I discarded. It became obvious she was collecting Circles, so I started withholding them, forcing her to draw from the wall instead. She never completed her hand. Situational awareness separates good players from great ones. Some pros claim that over 70% of winning moves come from observing opponents, not just your own hand. I’m inclined to agree—though I’d bump that number closer to 80% based on my own matches.

Of course, none of this matters if you don’t manage risk effectively. Back in Dreamlight Valley, I learned the hard way that investing all my Dreamlight into one realm without a backup plan was a rookie mistake. Similarly, in Tong Its, I’ve seen players chase improbable draws until they’re stuck with a hand full of deadwood. My personal rule? If I haven’t improved my hand after three draws, I switch to a defensive strategy—discarding safe tiles and minimizing points for others. It’s not glamorous, but neither is mining 50 iron ore just to progress one quest. I also have a soft spot for keeping one or two "wild card" tiles, like Flowers or Seasons, until the late game. They’ve saved me more times than I can count, especially when the draw pile is thinning and options are scarce. One match, I held onto a Flower tile while building a pure suit hand. When an opponent discarded the last tile I needed, I was able to win with a double points bonus thanks to that Flower. It felt like finally unlocking that Iron Ore node after hours of grinding—deeply satisfying and totally worth the patience.

Looking back, both Dreamlight Valley and countless hours of Tong Its have shaped how I approach strategy games. Domination isn’t about luck or one brilliant play—it’s about layering small, smart decisions: knowing when to invest, when to adapt, and when to cut your losses. I’ve won games with humble hands because I stayed flexible, and I’ve lost with powerhouse cards because I underestimated my opponents. If there’s one thing I’d emphasize to any aspiring Tong Its player, it’s this: treat every round like a resource management puzzle. Plan your moves, but don’t marry your strategy. Stay aware, stay adaptable, and above all—learn to enjoy the grind. Because whether you’re gathering Dreamlight or assembling the perfect hand, the journey is what makes the victory so rewarding.