The board game Monopoly is known as the most popular and best-selling game in the world. Of course, it’s difficult to judge for the entire world, but about half a billion people are familiar with the game.
History of creation
Classic Monopoly was born in the mid-thirties of the last century in the USA. It was difficult and difficult time, a period during which the Great Depression raged. The birth of one of the most famous board games was not easy and in itself could well become the plot for the success stories so beloved by Americans. When the unemployed Charles Darrow brought her project to board game manufacturers, they refused to take it, considering it unpromising, boring and full of errors.
The future author of the most successful economic board game did not give up, and a game made by “samizdat” ended up on the counter of one of the Philadelphia stores. When the circulation exceeded five thousand and the author and his colleagues could no longer cope with independent production, the Parker Brothers company saw what a jackpot it had almost missed and took Monopoly into print.
The very next year, in the midst of the Great Depression, a game about how you can make millions by doing business - or lose everything - became a bestseller in America.
In subsequent years, games like Monopoly appeared everywhere, sometimes ignoring copyrights - Manager, Businessman and others, especially in the nineties in the post-Soviet space. And even homemade products drawn with colored pencils were not uncommon.
Description
Monopoly is designed for a minimum of two players and a maximum of six. This is economic board game, where you can buy, rent and sell real estate.
The game is ambiguously children's and ambiguously adult, not only for girls and not only for boys. It is intended for a wide audience, starting from seven to eight years old. Many people like it as a family leisure option.
Publishers
Over its history, Monopoly has changed several publishers. Now the rights to the game belong to Hasbro, a famous toy manufacturer. It supplies the shelves not only with the classic Russified version, but also with numerous variations. This, of course, does not count pirated publications.
What's in the box
Hasbro's traditional Monopoly set includes: This board game has several variants of the rules - regular, shortened, and with homerules. We will look at the classic rules of the game that have been established for decades. The goal of the Monopoly game is to stay with the money in your pocket while everyone else goes bankrupt one by one. Not without your help, of course. There is no place for honor here - you need to leave your opponents penniless at any cost.
How to play
Preparation
First of all, one of the participants is appointed Banker. It is he who will be responsible for issuing banknotes, real estate cards, collecting fines and taxes and other monetary transactions. The place where no one else's money and cards are still located is called the Bank.
The Community Chest and Chance cards are placed in their proper places on the playing field. All Houses and Hotels are displayed in a certain place.
Player chips are placed on the starting cell. The roll of the dice determines the turn order.
The banker gives each participant $1,500: two five-dollar bills, four hundred, one fifty, one twenty, two tens, one five-dollar bill and five one-dollar bills.
Progress of the game
Participants alternately roll two dice. The sum of the dropped values indicates how many steps he moves forward. Almost like in a regular adventure game, but not quite. Each cell on the field forces players to make certain other actions:
- buy a no-man's plot and build a House or Hotel there and then take rent for it;
- buy real estate that does not belong to anyone;
- pay money to the site in which they find themselves;
- give taxes to the state;
- try your luck by drawing cards from the Chance or Community Chest piles;
- end up in debt prison;
- skip the Free parking lot;
- get a salary of 200 bucks by passing through the Forward square or ending up on it.
Double
If a double appears on the dice, the player can go again. First, he fulfills the conditions of the cell after the first throw, then after the second. Carefully! Three takes in a row lead to jail.
Buying real estate
There is no minimum price at the auction - nor is there a maximum
If a player finds himself on a square with a Construction Plot that no one has purchased yet, he can purchase it at the price written there and receive a card confirming his ownership rights. Or not, and then the banker must put the land up for auction - someone will definitely buy such a valuable thing.
There is no minimum price at the auction, nor is there a maximum price. Moreover, a participant who initially refused to purchase can participate in the auction and, if lucky, save a lot.
The same thing happens when entering the fields of Utilities and Stations.
Real estate ownership
When someone lands on a space with another player's property, he pays him rent. Its size depends on the number of buildings on it and on how many cells of the same color the owner has grabbed. If he has all the plots of this category, then he will have to pay the maximum as a monopolist.
When all the plots of the same color are collected in one hand, construction can begin on them. House or Hotel chips on them allow you to charge higher fees to those who get there. Building a Hotel is allowed only after there are four Houses on each site in a sector of the same color.
If there are not enough Houses in the Bank, you will have to wait to purchase them. And if several participants want to buy the last building at the same time, then the Banker puts them up for auction.
For the owner, real estate can not only generate income, but also a loss in the form of taxes.
Pledge
Real estate can be mortgaged if there is a lack of finance to pay off debts. To do this, first all the Houses and Hotels are sold to the bank, and then the ownership card is turned over and the participant receives the amount written on the back. To repay the loan, you need to pay it back plus ten percent on top.
You cannot charge rent for a pledged object, but it can be sold to other players for an agreed amount. While at least one plot of the color group is pledged, purchasing Houses at the regular price is not available.
Loans are given only by the Bank secured by Real Estate - players cannot borrow money from each other.
Sale of real estate
Utilities, Stations and - attention - areas where not a single cell is built up in the color group can be sold to other players at a price that you agree on. If there are buildings on the site, they are first sold to the Bank at half price. By the way, it is quite acceptable to simply sell Houses and/or Hotels if you urgently need money, but keep the site.
Jail
What a nuisance! The player ends up in Prison in the following cases:
- hit the field Go to jail;
- drew the card Go to prison immediately;
- threw a double three times on one move.
The player does not go to prison, does not receive a salary and does not enjoy life. But he can receive rent as usual. To be released you need:
- pay a fine of $50;
- or use the Get Out of Prison Free card (if you don’t have it on hand, try to buy it from your rivals);
- or miss three turns trying to roll a double on the dice. If the double does not fall out, you will still have to pay a fine.
If you ended up in the Prison cell because you were “just passing by,” then on the next turn you simply continue the game as usual. This counts as a regular visit.
Bankruptcy
Everything the bankrupt owes the Bank is sold at auction
When a participant owes the Bank and others more than he has, including all real estate, he is declared bankrupt and is eliminated from the game. Everything he owes the Bank is auctioned off. Debts to another player are paid by selling Houses at half the cost and transferring the pledged property to him. In order for the creditor not to be too happy, he must pay the Bank ten percent, and then think about whether to pay off the entire collateral or not.
Ending the game
The winner is the one who is the only one who will not go bankrupt. Given that the game can last up to several hours, home rules are often used, setting different criteria for winning to speed up the process. For example, to become the richest at a certain point in time. This doesn’t interfere with playing Monopoly and having a good time.
Additional materials
Variety of options
Manufacturers' fantasies on the topic of Monopoly are limitless. Dozens of varieties - and these are only the official ones.
My first Monopoly
The board game (there was previously a Monopoly board game for kids, but it was discontinued) is designed for ages five to ten and up to four players. The rules are simpler: if you go to an unoccupied property, you can buy it and everyone who gets there will pay rent. No complications with pledges, construction plans, etc. The pictures, of course, are bright and child-themed. All bills are denominations of one for ease of counting.
Monopoly Masha and the Bear
Another children's version. The bills in it are called berries, and streets, real estate and Chance cells are replaced with Masha’s friends and proposed adventures.
Monopoly World Edition
Enjoy doing business on the world stage: the most famous cities on Earth are present on the field. Customs are mentioned on the cards different countries. There is a worldwide “Monopoly”, where instead of banknotes there are bank cards and a real terminal, with the help of which money is written off or credited to them.
Monopoly Bank Without Borders
It is not only equipped with a terminal - it now reads all cards, keeping in its memory all the relevant information on the current game. The rules have been slightly changed. Actions take place on the territory of Moscow. The packaging and game elements have a stylish design.
Monopoly Russia
Almost completely repeats the classic version, but the field is made with adjustments to our country, and is decorated with domestic landmarks. The disadvantages of the packaging include the lack of a convenient organizer for money and cards.
Monopoly Empire
The center of this game is not buying real estate, but buying brands. New - the construction of skyscrapers, one of four on the field. The cells of the skyscraper are filled with brand chips. Create your own trading empire!
Road monopoly
Inexpensive pocket set in a box 16 by 23 centimeters. You can play it according to the classic rules. 
Monopoly is one of the most famous and popular board games that is loved by both children and adults. This game is intended for boys and girls over 8 years old, although in practice it is often played by older preschoolers. In Monopoly, each player takes possession of a specific property, which he can sell, rent and use at his own discretion.
The goal of this strategy is to “stay afloat” and not go bankrupt when others do. The rules of the game of Monopoly for children and adults are quite simple, however, before the start of the competition they should be given special attention.
Detailed rules for playing Monopoly
Before the game starts, all the guys must decide which of them will own a chip of one color or another. After this, each player must roll the dice. The participant who managed to throw out maximum quantity points, starts the game, and subsequently all moves are made clockwise from him.
Monopoly belongs to the category of turn-based board games, in which all actions are determined only by dice and various images on the playing field. So, after a player has rolled the dice at the beginning of his turn, he must move his piece by the number of steps that fell on them. His further actions will be indicated on the cell of the playing field in which his chip ended up.
Depending on how many points are rolled on the dice, a Monopoly player can do the following:
- buy the offered property, which is not owned by any of the players;
- pay rent for the use of a piece of real estate that already belongs to another participant;
- pay taxes;
- skip a move;
- pull out one of the additional cards and perform the action indicated on it;
- end up in “prison”;
- receive wages and so on.
In addition, the economic board game Monopoly is subject to the following rules during play:
- If a double is rolled, the player has the right to make another move after completing all his actions. Meanwhile, if a double falls 3 times in a row, the participant in the game is forced to immediately go to “prison”.
- Upon passing the initial placement point of all chips, each player receives a salary of 200,000 play money. Depending on the dropped fields and cards, the salary can be received not 1, but 2 or 3 times per round.
- If a player finds a free plot for construction, that is, a playing field with a real estate card, he has the right to buy it at the price offered by the bank. If the participant does not have sufficient funds cash or simply does not want to purchase the object, it is put up for auction, where all other players have the right to offer a price. The property remains on the field only if none of the guys wants to buy it.
- Before the start of each move, the player has the right to offer other guys a deal - the sale or exchange of their real estate. Any transactions are carried out only on mutually beneficial conditions.
- Owning one property card allows you to collect a small rent from all players whose chips land on that field. Meanwhile, it is much more profitable to own a monopoly, that is, all objects of the same color, since this allows you to build branches, hotels and houses, which significantly increases the rental amount.
- Rent is not charged if the property is mortgaged.
- If a player's piece lands on the "chance" or "public treasury" fields, he must draw the appropriate card and follow the instructions provided.
- When entering the “taxes” field, each player must pay the appropriate amount to the bank.
- In case of bankruptcy or inability to pay any bills even when selling his objects, the player is eliminated from the game. The winner is the one who managed to hold out longer than the rest.
There is also a children's room with more simple rules, intended for children from 5 years old. By and large, it is a simplified analogue of the classic version and is very well suited for developing mathematical skills and strategic thinking in preschoolers.
Of all the board games, Monopoly occupies a leading position in terms of polarity and demand in all corners of the world. It went on sale more than 80 years ago, but even after this time it has not lost its relevance. Children and adults enjoy playing it. This is due to the fact that this is not just a game, but a real economic strategy. You won’t be able to rely on luck; every step requires thought and a rational approach. The varieties of Monopoly, game rules and reviews will be discussed in this article.
As is usually the case, the first versions of Monopoly did not arouse interest among investors. Its creator had to independently release several copies. The public liked the game so much that several thousand copies were immediately sold. Since then, sales have only increased and Monopoly has become the most popular economic strategy game of all time.
The game has no geographical restrictions. It is played in all corners of the world. It will be a wonderful gift for both children and adults. Over time, the creators developed several varieties of Monopoly, which made it possible to practically eliminate the age barrier. Classic game was designed for people over 8 years old, but now there are simplified versions for children over younger age.
How many players can play Monopoly? A standard game requires 2 to 6 players. Everyone has their own individual chip. The task of each player is to reach the end as an entrepreneur and not go bankrupt. The more players are involved, the more interesting and difficult it is to play, because you need to take into account the influence and interests of everyone.
The advantages of Monopoly are that it will allow you to develop strategic thinking, ingenuity, and teach you an entrepreneurial “sense.” The game is also very exciting and captivating from the first minutes.
Rules of the game "Monopoly" classic board
The pioneer among many versions was the classic board game Monopoly. Its principle is based on the use of cubes and icons, which must be located on the cells of the playing field.
At first glance, the rules of the game seem elementary: you need to throw the dice and move the chip as many moves as indicated by the numerical value on the side of the cube. The catch is that this move must be made deliberately.
Regardless of how many participants play, the rules of the game and its basic principles remain the same.
The dropped number will indicate a specific action that the player must take.
This action could be:
- acquisition of personal property;
- payment for real estate rent if the player wanders into the territory of another entrepreneur;
- payment of taxes;
- completing the task indicated by the card;
- skipping a turn in favor of another player:
- receiving wages and much more.
The peculiarity of this game is that those who are lagging behind in the game can suddenly become leaders. The main thing is to make the right move.
preparatory measures
Before the game you need to decide on the key points:
- Where to place hotels, money, houses and other game elements. They must be in different sectors (some are open, others are upside down and invisible to players).
- The cards called “Community Treasury” and “Chance” are well shuffled and placed hidden side up.
- Correct placement of player chips.
- Identify the Banker - an important person in Monopoly. He is in charge of all finances and has a significant privilege - he cannot go bankrupt.
- Find out who will go first. To do this, roll the dice. Who will have nai larger number on the dropped edge, he will open the game. The remaining players enter the process clockwise from the leader.
gameplay
The game is based on a single principle - you need to roll the dice and move the chip to as many positions as indicated on the dice.
It is the cell that indicates what actions the player is required to take and his responsibilities to others. One cell may indicate that the participant needs to perform a mandatory action, otherwise he will break the rules of the game. Other cells are only advisory in nature.
There are many strategies that can lead to victory. One of the most popular is to buy out completely railway and own it throughout the game. It will generate constant income and the player will not face bankruptcy.
The participant can also purchase real estate in Monopoly. Along with it, he also receives a card that confirms his ownership of the cage. On such an empty plot he can erect a building, a hotel and railway station. Such a plot can only be sold if it is not fully developed. Other players who enter the site must pay rent in the form of a certain amount.
Experienced monopolists advise buying real estate in one color sector. If it is purchased in its entirety, then its owner receives the right to erect buildings on the neighboring territory.
If a player wants to build a house, then up to 4 such structures can be built on one cell. Construction should be gradual: erect one building, and only then proceed to the next. In the event that the territory is not pledged to the Bank, then the houses can be sold to other participants. Houses also increase the rent for those who land on a competitor's square.
When all 4 houses are lined up on the square, you can begin building the hotel. It will further strengthen the player's position and increase the rent for others. In this case, all 4 houses will have to be sold to the Bank (only to it) and a certain amount will also be paid. A hotel is a profitable investment and an opportunity to increase your funds.
The “Chance” and “Public Treasury” cells oblige the player to take a card and follow the instructions prescribed on them.
“Prison” captures the player for 3 turns. After which he will still have to pay a decent amount to get out of it. You can go to prison if you end up on the square of the same name or when the same value appears on the side of the cube 3 times in a row. Being here deprives the player of his salary, but not his rent.
If the player anticipates bankruptcy, then he can borrow money from the Bank at a 10% commission. This is only possible if there is at least 1 building on the site.
Bankruptcy means a loss, and such a participant is eliminated from the game.
Rules of the game "Monopoly Millionaire"
The rules of the Monopoly Millionaire game are very similar to the classic version. But this version has updates that will make the game even more fun. These innovations include:
- The object of trade is now elite property (fairytale castle, city of attractions, etc.).
- The functions of the Banker have exhausted themselves. Now each participant can independently cope with this task. The position of Realtor, who will issue real estate cards, is now relevant. At the same time, he can fully take part in the game on equal terms with others.
- There are already 3 chips involved in the game. Each of them improves the player's standard of living. They can be used alternately when the player passes through the “Forward” field.
- New cards have appeared - “Life of a Millionaire” and “Fortune”. They are designed to increase profits. The cards carry specific instructions. For example, they will allow you to sell a car or receive gifts from other participants.
In all other respects, the rules remain classic: you need to roll the dice and move the chips around the field.
Game "Monopoly" video: rules of the game
Monopoly is a complex strategy that requires a lot of ingenuity and thinking. The rules of the game cannot be called simple either: there are many nuances, subtleties, and features. You can talk about them, but a video about the rules of the game would be more clear.
The video below will show you how to play Monopoly correctly and beat your opponents.
Rules of the game "Monopoly real estate"
The rules of the game "Monopoly Real Estate" are aimed at ensuring that the player becomes the sole monopolist of all real estate. To do this you will have to make a lot of effort and use all your mental abilities.
If in the classic version the participant’s goal is to make a profit by all means, then this option is for those who like to trade real estate.
The rules of the game remain the same: having personal capital, you need to purchase and rent buildings, save money and purchase large real estate from other players.
"Monopoly Empire" game rules
A more luxurious version of the game is Monopoly Empire. Even the color of the chips and the field makes this known: the field is now black, and the chips are gold.
The rules of the game are such that this time you will need to purchase not real estate, but well-known brands. The “luxury” class can also be seen in the fact that purchased brands need to be stored in special glass skyscrapers (each player has his own pencil case for this).
The first one to fill his tower to capacity became a millionaire and won the game.
In all other respects, this is the familiar and well-known Monopoly game.
"World Monopoly" game rules
"World Monopoly", the game rules of which are very similar to the classic "Monopoly", brings variety to the already familiar gameplay.
In this case, the player will become familiar with the following new fields:
- Travel agency - the player passes the move and pays the cost of the trip through the Bank.
- Around the world - the player has made a full circle around the field. In this case, the Bank pays the participant funds.
- One way ticket - the player will be given a route where he must go. The outcome depends on the player’s actions: to be in a foreign city you will have to pay rent, a free field can be purchased, and your possessions will be free.
"Monopoly bank without borders" game rules
As in the traditional game, the rules of the Monopoly Bank Without Borders game aim for the player to take possession of all the real estate in one sector. But the difference between this version is that all operations are performed automatically using an ATM.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- the field should be laid out;
- turn on the device;
- follow directions.
The game continues until one of the players goes bankrupt. Then the game stops, and the payment device automatically calculates the savings of each participant.
Public Execution and Chance are now named Event and Placement.
Using the device is very simple. You need to place the card on the payment terminal with the bar code facing down. When a beep sounds, the operation is completed.
"Monopoly game of thrones" game rules
For Game of Thrones fans, the collector's version of the game of the same name will be a real discovery. The rules remain unchanged, but the action takes place not on a simple field, but on the map of Westeros. Various objects from Game of Thrones are located along the perimeter.
Instead of hotels - castles, and instead of cities - medieval villages. The pieces also changed into figures of a dire wolf, dragon eggs, etc.
All this gives the game a special flavor, but in essence it is the same economic strategy that has been known to everyone for decades.
"Road Monopoly" game rules
Road Monopoly is divided into two sectors: assets and events. The first, as usual, can be purchased if they are free, or you need to pay for them if they are occupied.
As in the original version, the player's goal is to take possession of a large number of assets. But there is also a difference - many factors arise that make the game more unpredictable and acute.
As a result, the tactics of the game change, interest and desire to become a millionaire appear.
Game "Monopoly with bank cards"
The game keeps up with modern needs. Now you can pay not with money, but with a plastic card. You just need to touch the card to the bank terminal and they will immediately go to the player’s account.
Game "Monopoly with bank cards"- an innovative option, more interesting and exciting. The “framework” remains the same: you need to buy property, pay taxes and rent, and get richer with every move.
The automated system makes the process original and makes you feel like a real monopolist.
Monopoly Junior game, rules
Children under 5 years old can also play the legendary game. "Monopoly Junior" will allow you to get acquainted with the process in a simplified form, understand the principle through simple manipulations.
The child will be attracted by colorful cards and chips in the form of figures. This will make it easier for children to understand the game and understand its essence.
The task remains the same: you need to move around the playing field and buy property. But it’s more interesting for a child - a zoo, a cafe, a swimming pool, etc. The characters are Kitten, Puppy, Ship and Car.
Monopoly Junior can be played by 2 to 4 players.
The rules of the game are:
- lay out the field and select a character;
- place a chip on the “Forward” cell;
- “Chance” cards must be placed face down in a special field;
- Banker is appointed;
- everyone takes turns clockwise.
Children's game "Monopoly", rules
The children's game "Monopoly" is a smaller copy of the famous game. She teaches children how to properly handle money, value it and manage it correctly.
The bills in this version are smaller than in the standard game. Buildings and structures have been replaced with attractions to make it more interesting for children to delve into the game.
Rules for children's "Monopoly":
- Lay out the field.
- Place chips - cars on the “Forward” field.
- Give each player the required amount ticket offices(cards) of the same color as the machine.
- Appoint a Banker and they issue funds to the players.
- Place the “Try Your Luck” cards in the designated sector.
- Use the dice to determine who will play first (the one who gets the larger number on the side of the cube).
- The first player rolls the dice and the game begins, as in the traditional version.
Monopoly internet, rules
Play famous game You can also do it on the Internet. The rules remain the same, only the field is not in front of the player, but on the screen.
You can play both with a computer mind and with an online opponent. Participants also need to achieve financial well-being, buying up property and getting rich. The banker in this situation can be a system that will comply with the issuance of funds.
Online - Monopoly is one of the most popular games on the Internet.
Monopoly game: which one is better?
Choosing which version of Monopoly is better is very difficult. The choice depends on the age of the players, their preferences and mood in at the moment. Some people like to get rich in real estate, some like to travel around the map, and others like to feel like a character from “Game of Thrones”.
According to statistics, the most popular version is the classic Monopoly. This is also due to the fact that it was released much earlier than latest options. Perhaps over time they will also reach this level.
Game "Monopoly": reviews
If you visit the “Monopoly” section of the famous global toy manufacturer Hasbro, you can read the following reviews:
“This is the game of the millennium. She teaches you how to manage money correctly, plan several steps ahead, and make forecasts. The game improves intelligence."
“At first it was difficult, because the rules are not so simple. But then the game gets addictive, you want to beat your competition and become a millionaire.”
"Monopoly is the perfect game for small company. She completely captivates, the excitement intensifies with each new move. It's great that there are children's versions. I will definitely teach the game to my child.”
Whichever version of Monopoly is chosen, it will be an excellent gift, a way to entertain and develop your mental abilities. No wonder the game has not lost its popularity over the years. Thanks to new versions, it lives on and interests a new generation.
Since childhood, my favorite board game has been the legendary Monopoly, and in its most classic version. The box was always marked “teaches entrepreneurship”; for me it was just an excuse to combine business with pleasure.
Years passed, I grew up and began to build my own “monopoly”, but recently I found myself in country house, where grown women and men, who themselves know first-hand the principles of business, played a children's game with the greatest passion, game after law, throwing away poker and billiards. What do adults find on the table? What strategies lead to victory not only in the fictional world, but also in real life? I have identified five main business ideas that the game Monopoly teaches us.
1. Time is your best ally or worst enemy
The first thing Monopoly newcomers understand is that the faster you run forward, the more streets and opportunities you have.
This is true, because all the most successful acquisitions are usually made in the first few rounds. However, after the first laps, beginners usually slow down and sometimes even prefer to “sit out” in the gaming prison, just to avoid ending up on the streets of their rivals. As a result, they “do not pass the “Forward” field and do not receive 200 thousand” and sooner or later fall behind their competitors due to their slowness. So people who have achieved a certain success begin to slow down, become fat and stop improving themselves.
When you decide not to plan new training or give up on ambitious goals, remember that every solved problem and every new experience is yours. "Forward" field. Getting a strong early start in your life and career is important, but it doesn't guarantee future success if you don't stay motivated throughout the game.
Unfortunately, in life there is no single starting amount for everyone and everyone starts with their own capital of knowledge and assets, but time is an asset that is fair to everyone. In the end, it doesn’t matter how lucky you are at the start, what matters most is what you do at the finish line.
2. Read instructions and laws
The rules of Monopoly are quite simple, but they also take up five spreads on both sides of the booklet. small print. Business rules and laws in real world occupy where more paper, but both in children's play and in life their observance is mandatory.
Moreover, if you know them and easily notice the subtleties, then luck will be on your side: you avoid fines, do not take unnecessary steps, and in the end, you do not go to jail. For example, only experts in the rules can skillfully catch opponents in bargaining.
As in life, you can try to manage and break the law, but will such a strategy to win without losing respect from others? It is much more reliable to know and follow the laws, taking into account all the loopholes and benefits, and there are always more of them than it seems.
3. Luck is only part of success, and not the biggest one
"Oh no! Again you bought the street I needed, the whole game is based only on luck! - this can often be heard at the gaming table, but in life such statements can be heard at every step.
In fact, cases when you are so unlucky that it is impossible to win or at least survive long enough simply do not happen. It all depends on opportunities to negotiate and properly manage your property.
Whether you're lucky or not, if your knowledge and skills are good enough, you'll have a decent game, but no one likes a whiner. Luck exists, but as one alcohol brand advertised, luck is an attitude.
4. Negotiate and win, remain silent and lose everything
You have two streets yellow, and your neighbor has one yellow one, and the same situation with the orange ones? This is a reason to agree! You will be surprised, but even in such a simple game, most people will make the choice between “negotiate” and “keep silent” in favor of the latter.
It's just how human psychology works, we don't like to negotiate at all. And a good speaker will exchange the streets in such a way that he will leave everyone high and dry, but they will understand this only after the speaker wins. However, remember that the ideal negotiator will make sure that even if everyone except him loses in the end of the exchange, no one will remain offended.
The win-win strategy used by Harvard School negotiators has long become a business standard.
Even if only one can win, this is not a reason to deceive your playing partners.
In addition, lies, flattery or other tricks below the belt during the game become obvious and cause a blow to the reputation, which is difficult to mitigate even after the game is completed.
If the debate about negotiation methods can continue forever, then everyone will agree with this fact: if you remain silent, then sooner or later you will definitely lose and lose everything.
The only way out, as in life, is to conduct a constant dialogue, learn to negotiate and take into account the interests of both parties.
5. Finally learn to count!
The cost of buying a street, the cost of buying houses and hotels, the rental cost - all these are just some of the numbers that need to be compared to understand the essence of the asset. Of course, you can just play at random and collect all the streets that come your way, but if your opponents can count, then no amount of luck will help you.
In addition, Monopoly contains several prestige traps. Beginners think that streets in the dark blue category are the most prestigious, and therefore the most desirable from the very beginning of the game. However, they do not take into account the high barrier to entry into business, because the cost of the streets themselves and the construction of houses on them is also the highest. In addition, there are only two streets, which means there is less and less chance that someone will end up on them.
Many players occupy a good half of the table in order to distribute all the assets acquired during the game, but as soon as they have a street, they do not know where to get money for houses, without which it is generally impossible to win. But the money is right in front of their noses: mortgage the property you don’t need and buy the one you need. It’s the same in life: entrepreneurs often complain about the lack of starting capital, having significant income from work, but spending it on luxury instead.
Even in a board game, which can generally be mastered by children aged eight years and older, there are many financial indicators, which you need to be able to apply correctly. Needless to say, there are even more of them in life, but the most important thing is to be able to operate at least with the simplest ones. You need to be able to distinguish prestige from profitability and learn use your assets correctly. This is even more true if things are not going well for you.
At the end of the game, someone became a winner, and someone lost, and here Monopoly is powerless. Perhaps the most bitter knowledge from childhood was defeat. I was very upset if I lost in a competition and always perceived it as a failure. At university, I started trying my hand at opening small startups, but they all quickly failed.
In fact, every defeat was a great lesson for me, and much more valuable than victory. So it is in Monopoly: each new game allows you to try a new strategy, in case of defeat you know exactly what you did wrong.
If you lose and you don't like it, just shuffle the cards, return the streets to the bank and sit down to play again. Everything will work out, because now you know how to win!
Board entertainment for the whole family, popular for many decades - this is a classic Monopoly. A game that is not just fun, but also economic strategy: You need to think quickly and carefully consider every step, and not just rely on luck. A rational approach and the ability to think ahead are important. She gained her popularity back in the last century, becoming famous in different corners light: including in the USSR, reaching us in the late 80s.
It will be an excellent gift for a birthday, Defender of the Fatherland Day or New Year.
– tabletop entertainment, which is played by more than half a billion people, and this number is growing every day. But what did this game do to deserve such wild popularity, sales and devotion? Monopoly, whose logo is a mustachioed rich man in a top hat, is loved by people different ages because of its characteristics. We should tell you more about them.
Difficulty level: Average
Number of players: 2-6
Develops skills: Intelligence, Communication, Planning
About the board game Monopoly
The board game Monopoly was created by American Charles Darrow more than 80 years ago. A large company refused to release his project, so he produced and sold several thousand copies on his own. The game was soon noticed, and sales became enormous, making him an incredibly rich man.
But what is Monopoly? In it, you buy, rent and sell property, trying to get rich by beating your competitors. It is designed for two or more players: the battle will continue until there is only one lucky one left who has not gone bankrupt. It's really fun to play with the whole family - the rules of the classic version are designed for ages 8 years and older, not to mention the simplified versions designed specifically for younger children. But in card Monopoly there are many subtleties and conditions that you should be aware of in order to truly enjoy the gameplay. That's why it's so important to first look at the description of the Monopoly game.
Game description
IN classic version 2-6 players are required: each must have their own chip. The rules of the Monopoly game should be studied in detail before starting: look at the values of the various squares along which participants move depending on the value of the number rolled on the die. The economic board game is tied to the profitable purchase and sale of real estate, in which the funds available to the participants are invested. At first, everyone is given the same amount, so at first everyone has equal opportunities. Money for playing Monopoly is used not only for the purchase and sale of real estate, but also for paying taxes or rent if the player enters the territory of a competitor.
But, although a lot depends on the player’s actions, luck greatly influences the further course of events: the roll of the dice largely determines whether he will get rich or fail. The Monopoly game field consists of cells on which various properties with a specified value are located, sectors “”, “ Jail"and others. Monopoly and its rules may seem complicated even for adults, but after reading the details and gaining practical experience, everything becomes crystal clear.
Preparing for the game
The number of players affects the number of chips on the field: everyone must choose one for themselves and place it at the start. It is also necessary to determine among the participants banker, who will be responsible for auctions, surveillance of bank funds and, in special cases, “printing money.” Players receive salaries and bonuses from the bank, and it also collects taxes and fines from them. With its help, property is traded in Monopoly. Next are the shuffled cards "" and " Public treasury» are laid out on the appropriate areas of the playing field. The basic preparations for the game are completed: next you need to learn the rules in order to have a good time with your friends.