The pandemic has done one thing for a household game that most of us have played as a child. I’m talking about Monopol y, in case you haven’t guessed it. That’s right, the drawn-out game of money and greed has become the most beloved game since COVID hit.
Don’t ask me why but perhaps it has to do with time-killing, but there’s a chance you’ve been playing it wrong all along. So check this out.
I don’t know about you, but I had some epic hours playing Monopoly as a kid.
We absolutely loved this game in my household, and we definitely killed a significant amount of time trying to outdo each other ha, ha!
However, it goes without saying that most people have a love and hate relationship with Monopoly.
If you happen to find yourself on the winning streak, you absolutely love it. But if you’re a sore loser, it’s one game you love to hate.
But what if I told you there’s a chance you’ve been playing the game all wrong, eh?
Have I got your attention now? Oh, yes. Apparently, there are rules that most people seem to ignore, and that’s the reason why the game lasts so long.
Yeah, ha!
So let me enlighten you and spill the beans so the next time you play this game, you can end your misery a lot faster. Once you become the master, by all means, you can thank me later, hee-hee.
So grab a pen and paper and jot these down.
Rule number one: When you land on a space, you either have to buy it or put it up for auction. You can’t just pass it by. OMG, huh?
That changes things, no?
Rule number two: Don’t you dare put fines in the center of the board to be collected by someone landing on Free Parking. Those fines have to actually go to the bank. You got that?
Holy moly!
I didn’t know about that. Now, here’s the final rule we all foret: The game is designed to have housing and hotel shortages. So this means that if someone uses all the houses, nobody can build any more. Yes, that’s right.
You see, when you play this way, the game will end much faster.
And in turn, you will have a much better time playing it. Don’t you think so? And the next time somebody wins, you won’t get so pissed because you’ll have a chance for revenge much faster, hee-hee.
So what do you think of these rules?
Is this how you play the game of Monopoly or did I just blow your mind telling you this? I hope, for your sake, you implement these rule changes, and everyone in your family will still be speaking to each other after the next game you play. You’re welcome!
h/t National Post
