what are some useful strategies for playing Monopoly??

Answer 1

The name of the game is Monopoly, and that should be your goal from start to finish.

At the beginning of the game, buy everything that you can afford. In the early stages, it is OK to run low on cash so long as you are buying property with it. At this point, the rent on other properties you may land on will not be high enough to bankrupt you. Your absolute first priority should be to get a monopoly.

Which monopoly? Any really, but due to the way the game plays, there are better properties to have than others. For instance, the "Jail" spot is a frequent starting spot, so having an orange monopoly will lend itself to being landed on a more regular basis. Also take into consideration properties that have cards that direct players to them (i.e. Illinois or Boardwalk). Also, having two sets of monopolies in a row or around a corner is a significant advantage. Don't be afraid to trade away a green or yellow monopoly if it will get you the reds and the oranges for instance.

As far as the railroads and utilities are concerned, these are pretty much worthless in the later stages of the game. If you happen to land on one that is unowned, you should purchase it, but don't hold on to it as it will not be a money maker. Instead use it as leverage in a trade. You will be making out like a bandit if you can trade a railroad or two for a monopoly. There are those that disagree with me on this point and think that railroads are wonderful investments, but from a mathematical standpoint, you will see it makes perfect sense. Take the odds of hitting a railroad (assuming you own all 4) which are 4:38 or 10.5% and figure that you will get $200 for each instance. Compare this to the odds of hitting say the Orange monopoly with hotels which are 3:38 or 7.9% and figure you will get $800 or more for each hit. In order for the railroads to have the same play value, you would have to have players hit them 4 times more often than your orange properties. Since they are only 2.6% more likely to hit the railroads instead of 400% more likely, it should be clear that the monopolies are always the better value.

Once you have a monopoly (any monopoly) make sure you start buying houses and hotels as quickly as possible, ensuring that you have enough spare cash around to cover and dangerous rent spaces your opponents may control. If you are building unevenly (have one more house to place) keep factors in mind such as 7 is the most frequently rolled number, and again that certain cards direct players onto the specific spot. Better to build an extra house on St. Charles Place for instance than states if you have to make the decision.

Don't be afraid to trade, but always make sure that you are getting property instead of cash. Cash will come on its own after you have acquired your monopolies. Never trade away the first monopoly to another player without getting a monopoly in return (NO EXCEPTIONS!).

Follow these rules and you will be well on your way to monopoly excellence. Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

I think there are two main strategies for Monopoly.

The first is once you have your monopoly get three houses on each property. The reason is that the largest rent increase is when you go from two houses to three. So build up to at least three, you can go more if you like.

The second is to try and get two monopolies in a row, and a corner is even better!! Then you are more likely to have your fellow players land on something of yours!!

The railroads but the one downfall is that you can't build on them. If you are able to get the railroads early it can help with cash flow, but without a monopoly where you can build houses you will have a tough time winning.

Check out the website of the maker of the game. They give good stats on how powerful different properties are and which color groups are the most landed on.

Answer 3

Buy Buy Buy. Try your very best to get a good color group (orange and up) but don't make it obvious, because people catch on quickly. Also, calm down if you are running out of money. When I play monopoly, I undergo three phrases:

-Buying property
-Facing bankcrupcy (Almost) because of buying property
-Recovering and pushing all money out of everyone else!

Answer 4

buy as much property as u can but dont get bankrupt and the railroads are always a good thing. and the best block to get is the dark green

Answer 5

pick the little dog...be the banker so you can rob it...play with stiffer restrictions like having to own all the properties before you can develop, and also only be able to develop when you land on the property again...

the robbing part was a joke, but it always worked for my cheating, lying, stealing brother...lol

Answer 6

buy everything you can(except the realy cheap ones) and try to trade cards with other players so you can get the most monopolys when you do that then buy houses and hotels ou are almost guarenteed to win. best of luck

Answer 7

have houses strategically placed on the game, many properties for sure loss of money for your opponent but few enough to avoid your own loss of money when you pick the chance card that says 'repair every property you own'... and the railroads are sure win, and the water company of the electric company too.

Answer 8

I in simple terms consistently attempt to purchase Boardwalk or the different blue spot so that then you definately get greater monopoly funds. as quickly as you have the money you are able to desire to purchase as many different areas as conceivable. attempt to purchase all the colours you do purchase given which you get greater earnings case you have all of that colour.

Answer 9

i think if you are playing you should try to get the better property(reds,dark blue, orange, yellow, green). try to get as many of those as you can and especially try to get the green, red or orange if you get all three and put hotels you are pretty much good for the rest of the game! go play!its a bunny!
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Answer 10

get the utilities, railroads, and any small property that you can and try 2 get most money