When matched, some tiles give you resources to build your city. They include gold, supplies and food. Collect all three types of resources to buy buildings for your city. New buildings will give you tiles that are more valuable and unlock new bonuses.
Gold
Silver coin = 3 units of gold
Gold coin = 5 units of gold
Helmet = 6 units of gold
Ring = 7 units of gold
Scarab = 8 units of gold
Sandal = 9 units of gold
Harp = 10 units of gold
Amethyst = 11 units of gold
Food
Water bucket = 3 units of food
Meat = 4 units of food
Bread = 5 units of food
Shrimp = 6 units of food
Supplies
Lumber = 5 units of supplies
Stone = 7 units of supplies
You can buy buildings for your city in the game shop as soon as you get enough resources. To see the prices point your mouse cursor over the building's icon in the bottom of the screen. To buy a building, you need to get the blueprint first. Click "GET PLAN" button of the building you want to construct.