Check for Z-wave devices going offline or "Slow ZWave" messages (common with ZEN32 devices) which can cause command delays of 5 to 30 seconds.

The rules of Kingdom Builder in 4 easy steps - BoardGameGeek

Regularly "clean up" the network by removing old nodes from dead controllers.

Draw one terrain card and place three wooden settlements on that terrain. You must place them adjacent to your existing settlements if possible.

Collect the most gold based on three random Kingdom Builder Cards (goals like "Connect Cities" or "Build Separate Settlements") drawn at the start.