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Official Rules
Monopoly is a classic board game where players navigate the board, acquire properties, build houses and hotels, and aim to bankrupt their opponents. The official rules are as follows:
- Game Setup: Each player selects a token and places it on GO. Players are given a starting amount of money, typically $1,500.
- Gameplay: Players take turns rolling two six-sided dice and move their tokens clockwise around the board. Depending on where they land, they may buy properties, pay rent, draw a Chance or Community Chest card, or go to jail.
- Buying Properties: When a player lands on an unowned property, they may buy it at the listed price. If they choose not to, the property is auctioned off to the highest bidder.
- Building: Once a player owns all properties in a color group, they can start building houses and hotels, increasing the rent owed by other players who land there.
- Winning: The game ends when all but one player has gone bankrupt. The last remaining player is the winner.
Chance/Community Chest
These are two separate decks of cards that players draw from when they land on the corresponding spaces.
- Chance Cards: These can advance players to specific spaces, grant or take money, or even send a player to jail.
- Example: “Advance to GO” or “Pay $50 for each house you own.”
- Community Chest Cards: These often involve financial transactions and can also send players to jail.
- Example: “Bank error in your favor, collect $200” or “Pay hospital fees of $100.”
Jail
Landing on the “Go to Jail” space, drawing a card, or rolling three doubles in a row sends a player to jail.
- Getting Out of Jail: Players can get out by rolling doubles, using a “Get Out of Jail Free” card, or paying a $50 fine.
- In Jail: Players can still participate in property transactions and collect rent.
Properties
The board consists of 28 properties (streets, railroads, and utilities) that players can buy, trade, and develop.
- Color Groups: Properties are grouped by color. Owning all properties of a color group allows players to build houses and hotels.
Railroads and Utilities: These properties are unique. Rent depends on the number of railroads owned or a dice roll for utilities
Mortgaging
Players can mortgage properties to raise money.
- Mortgaging Process: Turn the deed card face down and receive the mortgage value from the bank.
- Repaying Mortgage: Pay the mortgage amount plus 10% interest to lift the mortgage.
Bankruptcy
Occurs when a player owes more money than they can pay.
- Bankruptcy to Another Player: Transfer all assets to the creditor and retire from the game.
- Bankruptcy to the Bank: Return all properties to the bank, which are then auctioned off.
Official Short Game Rules
A faster version of Monopoly can be played by:
- Game End: Ending the game after a predetermined time, with the richest player winning.
- Setup Adjustments: Start with more money and properties distributed randomly.
- Objective: Focus is on quick, strategic play rather than long-term monopolies.
House Rules
Players often create their own variations to speed up or alter the game. Common house rules include:
- Free Parking Jackpot: Fines and taxes are collected in the center of the board and awarded to a player who lands on Free Parking.
- No Auction Rule: Properties not bought are not auctioned off, slowing the game.
- Double Salary on GO: Players receive $400 instead of $200 for landing on or passing GO.
Equipment
Cards
Monopoly includes two types of cards:
- Chance and Community Chest Cards: Provide random events that can positively or negatively affect players.
- Title Deed Cards: Show property details, including purchase price, mortgage value, and rent prices.
Deeds
These cards are essential for keeping track of property ownership and development. Each deed includes:
- Property Name and Color: Identifies the property and its color group.
- Rent Prices: Details rent amounts based on development.
- Mortgage Value: Shows how much players can borrow against the property.
Dice
Two six-sided dice are used to determine player movement.
- Doubles: Rolling doubles allows another turn but rolling three doubles in a row sends a player to jail.
- Movement: Dice rolls dictate how far players move their tokens around the board.
Houses and Hotels
Players build these to increase the rent on their properties.
- Houses: Up to four houses can be built on a property, each increasing rent.
- Hotels: Replacing four houses with a hotel maximizes rent potential.
Money
Monopoly money is used for transactions throughout the game. Players start with a set amount, typically distributed as:
- $500 bills: 2
- $100 bills: 4
- $50 bills: 1
- $20 bills: 1
- $10 bills: 2
- $5 bills: 1
- $1 bills: 5
Strategies: Trading, End Game
Effective strategies are key to winning Monopoly:
- Early Game: Acquire properties aggressively, especially those in complete color sets.
- Mid Game: Focus on building houses and creating monopolies. Trade strategically with other players.
- End Game: Manage money carefully. Bankrupt opponents by charging high rents and maintain enough liquidity to avoid bankruptcy yourself.
How to Play Monopoly Online
Playing Monopoly online follows the same basic rules with some digital enhancements:
- Choosing a Platform: Select a reputable online gaming platform that offers Monopoly multiplayer.
- Creating/Joining a Game: Set up a private game with friends or join a public game.
- Interface Navigation: Learn how to use the digital board, manage your properties, and communicate with other players through the platform’s interface.
- Game Enhancements: Utilize online features like automated transactions, quick property management, and instant communication for an enhanced gaming experience.