boardgames.about.com — There's a strong element of luck involved in playing Monopoly, but there's also enough strategy so that skilled players will win more often than not. Follow this plan and you'll be smiling all the way to Boardwalk.
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Closed AccountMar 20, 2006
Common Sense crap; and who the hell plays Monopoly Anyways? .............................................. 5 Hours of playing the game and no end in sight. Most players never have a winner in Monopoly.
rysolagMar 20, 2006
it's true.6: 1,5 - 2,4 - 3,3 - 4,2 - 5,112: 6,6
netantMar 20, 2006
Odd that people think this article about this ancient topic was worth a digg. There was book out in the '80's called "The Monopoly Book" that talked about strategy details to the game. Its a great, simple enough multiplayer game. But it can't beat Risk, and if I can get 5-7 players, I'm going to push for Diplomacy. What other game can lay claim to player psychology and reading them being the overriding factor in determining a winner?
icheyneMar 20, 2006
Boardgames have really moved on in the last 103 years. By modern standards Monopoly is poor, because it is way too long and players are often eliminated half-way through. Settlers of Catan is a great alternative, but there are *lots* of others listed at The BoardGameGeek. Also check out Carcassonne or Ticket to Ride for other accessible modern games.
knoppy44Mar 25, 2006
I don't care, but monopoly with video games are much better than the origanal board game, you don't have to count money and things are alot easier