Monopoly... How to play it (and improve it)

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The best of the game of Monopoly, plus the exclusive Godin variation which eliminates luck and makes it play in half the time (or less).

What's wrong with Monopoly?

Two things: Length and Luck

It takes too long to play. But worse, the luck involved in getting properties makes the game skew way too early.

BUT, you can get around all these problems by playing with the new Godin Rules.

The Godin Rules of Monopoly

How to eliminate luck and play faster

Okay, start by placing all the properties face up, in monopoly order.

Give each player $2000 in 500 dollar bills.

Assume 4 players (you can have as many as usual).

Player 1 picks a property. Player 2, then 3. Then player 4 picks TWO properties. Then 3, then 2. Then player 1 picks TWO. Go back and forth like this until all properties are distributed.

Then trade like mad.

Then start and play normally. Except no $1 bills (just round off).

An even cooler variation

(with more skill)

Everyone gets $3000.

Shuffle the properties.

Auction off each one, in random order, one by one. High bidder gets each property. Money goes into the bank.

(Careful to not run out of cash too early!)

Another variation is to auction them off in order, cheapest to highest value.

Various Monopoly Links

Where to find the good stuff about your favorite game.

Who Invented Monopoly?: A collection of articles about the classic board game's claimed and actual origins, and photographs of early game pieces.
Monopoly.com: News, merchandise, history, tournaments.
Richard's Monopoly: Contains a list of Richard Wilding's collection, as well as links and a wanted page for buying and selling items.
Monoploly Tournaments: An annual World Championship online Monopoly Tournament, with players from around the world, competing for the title of "Best at Monopoly"
About.com Monopoly NetLinks: Annotated links to a variety of Monopoly resources, including where to play online, the game's history, and information for collectors.
Monopoly Catalog: Catalog of Monopoly and related games for collectors, with photographs.
Monopoly games and downloads: Features rules, pictures, list of editions, books, computer versions for download, and games bought and sold.
Probabilities in the Game of Monopoly: Probabilities in the game Monopoly including land on frequencies, expected earnings, and payback times. This one is a MUST READ.
MonopolyLinks.com: A monopoly directory with rules, history, graphics, books, articles, software, forums, playsites, leagues, and tournaments.
Monopoly Collector: Game history, facts about different versions, site owner's collection, official rules, and some sales.
Monopoly Rents: A table of costs and various rents in the UK version of Monopoly.
Durango Bill's Monopoly Probabilities: Statistical and graphics data for End-of-turn, Land-on, and per-dice-roll Monopoly probabilities.

Books about Monopoly

Monopoly: The Story Behind the World's Best-Selling Game

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