Learn what the Golden Cards in Crime Simulator are for, how they work and where to find them in this guide. These rare bonuses can give you a real advantage, especially on high difficulties.
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Where to Find Golden Cards
Looking to level up your criminal empire in Crime Simulator? Then you need to know about Golden Cards powerful, rare perks that can dramatically shift the odds in your favor.
Golden Cards are special collectibles that grant passive, game changing bonuses. You won’t just stumble on them they’re hidden throughout the map, usually tucked away in tough-to-reach or heavily guarded locations. Think of them as elite tools for the serious criminal.
How do Golden Cards Work?
Here’s everything you need to know to find, activate, and manage your Golden Cards:
- Find Them in the World
- Golden Cards are scattered across the game world. You’ll usually find them in high-risk areas or secret spots that require some clever maneuvering.
- Higher Difficulty = Better Odds
- Want more chances to collect these rare cards? Crank up the difficulty. The tougher the mission, the more likely a card will appear.
- Activate Through the Dropbox
- Once you’ve found a card, take it to the dropbox and sell it. That’s how the game registers the card and adds its perk to your active abilities.
- Track Your Active Cards
- Curious about which bonuses you’ve got running? Head over to the monitor inside your truck — all your current Golden Cards are listed there.
Additional Info You Should Know:
- Golden Cards stay active until you completely fail your Quota and get eliminated.
- Dying during a mission doesn’t reset your cards only a full mission failure does.
- If you win the game, all activated Golden Cards will reset. But here’s a tip: if you find duplicates, stash them in your hideout for future use!
- Always be alert during heists. These shiny golden upgrades can show up when you least expect them.
Full List of Golden Cards
Gold Cards are special power-ups in Crime Simulator that can dramatically alter gameplay by granting temporary boosts or removing penalties.
You can activate a Gold Card by depositing it into the loot crate and sending it off. Once activated, its effect lasts until the end of the current game loop.
Base Value: Undamaged Gold Cards sell for $500.
How to Obtain:
- Found as part of certain Jobs
- Earned via Item Requests
- Appearing as random spawns (higher difficulties increase spawn rate; World Level upgrades further boost this chance)
Below is the complete list of all Gold Cards currently known, along with their in-game effects.
| Gold Card | Effect |
|---|---|
XP | Increases XP gain by +25% from all actions. |
Police | Removes penalties when the police are called. |
Dollar | Boosts loot/job payout value (+25% loot value or +5% base cut depending on context). |
Police Car | Police patrols in vehicles will not spot you on the street. |
Cameras | Cameras take longer to detect and trigger alarms. |
Taser | Reduces enemy NPCs’ aim accuracy by 25%, making it harder for them to hit you. |
Diamond | Reduces store prices by 25%. |
| Eye | Reduces NPCs’ visual detection range by 20%. |
| Ear | Reduces NPCs’ hearing range by 20%. |
| Doors | NPCs no longer react to open doors. |
| Blind | NPCs ignore stolen items in your hands or on the ground. |
| Ruthless | No punishment for attacking civilians. |
| Silent | Carrying heavy loot produces no noise. |
| Credits | Awards bonus credits after each successful job. |
| Deadline | Extends your Quota deadline by +1 day. |
| Fast Delivery | Fast delivery option is always available — and even faster. |
| Trap | 75% chance to avoid triggering traps. |
| Time | Earn more money for deliveries made ahead of schedule. |
Gameplay Tip: Stacking certain Gold Cards, like XP, Dollar, and Diamond, can greatly boost your earnings and progression speed in a single loop. Cards affecting NPC perception (Eye, Ear, Cameras) are invaluable for stealth-based runs.
