As a result, it is often better tactically to hold onto a city card until after some railroads are already connected to that city so other players won't be able to spoil your plans. Of course, it isn't always possible to wait that long. Hands are replenished after each turn, and by the end of the game players will have about eight to twelve cities in front of them. Playing city cards isn't the only way to earn points. In addition, some cities are marked with certain colors.
Cash is converted to points at the end of the game.
These bonuses can certainly add up. In fact, they often exert a hefty influence on the direction the tracks take. This is especially true when someone plays a Double card. Whenever a player is entitled to draw a card, he may elect to draw a Double card instead of drawing from the deck. A Double card can be played instead of a city card at the start of a turn.