How to play Monopoly (2024 Rules)

Summary

The video script provides a detailed guide on how to play Monopoly, emphasizing the goal of outlasting opponents until they go bankrupt. It covers game setup, including board layout, token selection, and money distribution. The rules outline property acquisition, rent collection, and building development. It also explains the consequences of landing on various spaces, such as Chance, Community Chest, and Jail, and the importance of trading and strategic decision-making to achieve victory.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The objective of Monopoly is to be the last player remaining after all others have gone bankrupt.
• 🎲 Players start by placing their tokens on 'Go' and receive an initial amount of 1500 money.
• 🃏 Chance and Community Chest cards are shuffled and placed on the board, with property cards, houses, and hotels kept with the bank.
• 🎯 The player who rolls the highest total on the dice goes first, and play proceeds clockwise.
• 🏘️ Players can buy properties they land on from the bank for the listed price or let the bank auction it if they decline.
• 💵 Rent is paid to the owner of a property when landed on, with rates depending on the property status and improvements.
• 🟨 A 'monopoly' is achieved when all properties of the same color are owned, allowing players to build houses and hotels.
• 🏢 Houses and hotels can be built evenly across monopoly properties, with a limit of four houses per property before upgrading to a hotel.
• 💸 Selling buildings back to the bank yields half the purchase price, and mortgaged properties can be bought or sold at specific rates.
• 🚨 Players can mortgage properties to pay debts, flipping them face down and collecting the mortgage value from the bank.
• 🏥 Landing on 'Go to Jail' sends a player directly to jail, bypassing 'Go' and the 200 money collection.
• 🔄 Players can trade cash, 'Get Out of Jail Free' cards, and unimproved properties, but not buildings or money.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the Monopoly game?

The main objective of Monopoly is to be the last player remaining after all other players have gone bankrupt.

How does the game begin in Monopoly?

The game begins by laying out the board, each player picking a token and placing it on the 'Go' space, shuffling the Chance and Community Chest decks, and giving each player 1500 in Monopoly money.

Who manages the bank's money in Monopoly, and how should it be kept?

One player acts as the banker and manages the bank's money, which must be kept separate from their own money.

What happens when a player lands on an unowned property in Monopoly?

If a player lands on an unowned property, they may buy it from the bank for the listed price and receive the property card to place face up in front of them.

What is the minimum starting bid for an auction of a property in Monopoly?

The minimum starting bid for an auction of a property is 10 Monopoly money.

What is a 'colored set' in Monopoly, and what does it allow a player to do?

A 'colored set' is when a player owns all the properties of the same color. It allows the player to build houses and hotels on those properties, even during another player's turn.

How many houses can a player have on a single property in Monopoly?

A player can have a maximum of four houses on a single property in Monopoly.

What is the cost of upgrading a property with four houses to a hotel in Monopoly?

The cost of upgrading a property with four houses to a hotel is the price of one additional house.

What happens if a player cannot pay rent or the bank in Monopoly?

If a player cannot pay rent or the bank, they must sell off their hotels and houses, mortgage properties, or go bankrupt if they cannot cover the debt.

What are the consequences of mortgaging a property in Monopoly?

When a property is mortgaged, it is flipped face down, and the player collects the mortgage value from the bank. Rent is not collected on mortgaged properties, and they cannot have buildings on them if part of a monopoly set.

What are the options for a player who lands on 'Go To Jail' in Monopoly?

A player who lands on 'Go To Jail' must go to jail and cannot pass 'Go' or collect 200 money. They can pay 50 money to get out of jail or roll doubles to be released.

What can a player do while in jail in Monopoly?

While in jail, a player can still buy and sell houses, trade with other players, and collect rent, but they cannot move until they are released.

What is the consequence of rolling doubles three times in a row in Monopoly?

If a player rolls doubles three times in a row, they go straight to jail.

What happens when a player lands on 'Free Parking' in Monopoly?

When a player lands on 'Free Parking', nothing happens; it is a neutral space with no effect on the game.

What is the reward for passing 'Go' in Monopoly?

When a player passes 'Go', they collect 200 Monopoly money from the bank.