Why is it when people play monopoly they want to possess the car.?

Answer 1

hmmm no idea..... I never pick the car! lol..

Answer 2

I think because the car is a luxury status symbol more than any of the other pieces.

You are the only one allowed to stylishly & comfortably "ride" around the board as opposed to riding a horse (exposed,manual)walking like the dog or performing manual labor (as in lower social status) -rolling a wheel barrel, ironing, sewing with thimble.

Of course there is the investor's hat , the money grubbing money bag and the negotiator's battle canon - none of which say you're really enjoying your money as much as the car might imply.

The car puts you in the mind frame of superior socio-economic status before the game even begins.

Answer 3

I guess for the same reason that the dog and the horse are equally wanted, they seem to symbolize moving ahead at a fast pace. Like who wants to be a hat. LOL

Answer 4

I want the little Scotty dog. I never want the car. If I can't have the Scotty dog, I want the hat and Boardwalk and Park Place. With hotels... :}

Answer 5

Good question and a true one. Never thought of that. I guess everyone is greedy. I know I am I want it all the car and park place.

Answer 6

It's the coolest piece on the board. I also liked the cowboy on the horse piece.

Happy Sabbath.

Answer 7

I think you mean Park and Boardwalk. They demand high rents and you as a player can bankrupt the other players faster than they can you.

Answer 8

I always liked the Scottie dog myself!

Answer 9

Because the car is the cool piece, it seems to go "faster" or something.

Answer 10

I prefer the crocodile. It's a real snappy dresser.

Answer 11

Driving habit.