Monopoly is a game that has been played worldwide for many years; any numerous people draw enjoyment from this game, as well as attracting others to want to learn to play this strategy board game. The aim of this game is accumulate the most assets and money by the conclusion. Prior to one beginning play, make certain that the package the game comes in contains all the pieces necessary for satisfactory play: one game board, two dices, playing money (or Monopoly money), thirty two houses, twelve hotels, eleven tokens, one stack each of community chest and chance cards, and finally title deeds, in card form.

After ascertaining all the playing pieces are there, lay the board out, then set out the items appropriately. After all the players have opted for their favorite token, place all of these tokens on the corner space labeled ‘go’. Select among the players the one who will act as the banker for the duration of the game. This player will be responsible for the cards of title deeds, building properties, and the money. Following this, the player designated as the banker will distribute the money out to each player. Each player receives a total amount of one thousand five hundred dollars.

To find out the player to go first, the dice will be rolled once by every player. The player that achieves the highest roll begins the game. Play moves towards the left of the board. Each player rolls both dice in turn and proceeds the number of spaces denoted by the dice roll. When a player lands on a particular property and wishes to purchase it, the player will pay the banker the indicated price. Should no one wish to buy it, the banker can opt to auction the property off to the player bidding the highest price. The bidding can begin from any price and any player can bid on it.

When one player lands on property belonging to another player, they pay rent. When a player lands on community chest or chance, they should pick the card and follow the directions. When dice doubles are thrown, that player can roll them again. Every time a player passes by or lands on go, they collect two hundred dollars. Getting out of jail is achieved by one of three methods: using the card labeled ‘get out of jail free’, paying a fine of fifty dollars before rolling the dice on either of the next two goes, or roll dice doubles during the next three goes after going to jail (this player does not get an additional turn).

Monopoly is a very popular game so most people already know the basics… so here is a rather amusing video of how not to play Monopoly:

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