The tagline for Monopoly is ‘Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game’. So why do so many people forget about trading when they play? Trading is often overlooked but it’s absolutely key if you want to win. And that doesn’t just mean knowing …
Whether you’ve somehow never played a game of Monopoly before, or it’s your first time taking charge and getting everything set up, knowing how to start a game of Monopoly is important, but not always straightforward. It’s not helped by …
So, you’ve overstretched your funds a little too far, making a risky play to build houses on a color set that you own, and it’s backfired with a rent bill you can’t quite cover. Or maybe you’ve got houses spread …
A game of Monopoly ends when only one player is left with cash. But what’s the procedure when each player runs out of money? Before you can retire from the game, there are a few things to consider, like selling …
Most of the properties in Monopoly work the same way. Typically you buy a space, and then charge a set rent fee every time someone lands on it. Then you increase that rent by buying other properties in that color …
What space do you land on if you roll a double 6 on your first turn in a game of Monopoly? Since you’ve read the title, you can probably guess that it’s the Electric Company – otherwise it’d be a …
As the only properties without fixed rent on a standard Monopoly board, the two utilities might be an unpredictable portfolio addition. It’s not easy to determine whether or not the Water Works will be worthwhile. Or whether the Electric Company …
One of the most misunderstood rules in Monopoly is around auctioning. But it’s also one of the most important! If you don’t have auctions, then Monopoly games will drag out for hours and become almost impossible to win. Understanding Monopoly …
Have you ever turned down a game of Monopoly because it takes too long? You’re not alone. According to Monopoly manufacturer Hasbro, the longest game of Monopoly lasted for 70 straight days. Ain’t nobody got time for that! If you …
Some of the Monopoly rules can be tricky to get your head around. The rules around rolling doubles are a perfect example of how complex the Monopoly rules can be. So, if you’ve found yourself in an argument over the …