Monopoly Strategy Quiz

Monopoly Strategy

• Board Layout:

  • The Monopoly board is uneven, with "hot spots" and "cold spots".
  • Jail is the most likely spot to land on, making properties after Jail more valuable.
  • The "Go To Jail" space reduces the likelihood of landing on properties after it.
  • The board can be divided into the "Jail side" and the "Ghost side", with the Jail side offering better odds.

• Property Acquisition:

  • Aim to buy properties on the Jail side of the board.
  • If you don't want a property but can buy it at auction for less than half its price, you'll make a profit.
  • Use auctions to acquire properties for cheap.

• Dice Probabilities:

  • Seven is the most likely dice roll.
  • Rolls closer to seven have higher odds than rolls further away.
  • Use dice probabilities to make offensive and defensive moves.
  • Offense involves buying houses when opponents have a high chance of landing on your properties.
  • Defense involves hoarding money when you have a high chance of landing on your opponents' properties.

• Chance and Community Chest Cards:

  • 10 out of 16 Chance cards move you to other spots on the board.
  • 2 Community Chest cards move you to other spots.
  • Track these cards to gain an advantage.
  • On average, half the board is approximately three turns away.

• Houses:

  • Never sell houses, as you only recover 50% of the cost.
  • Mortgage properties instead of selling houses.
  • Aim for three houses on a property set, as this offers the best return on investment.

• House Strategy:

  • Buy houses only when you have enough cash to survive a potential "attack" without needing to sell them.
  • If opponents are far from your property sets, be less aggressive with house purchases.
  • If your opponent is close to your properties, be more aggressive.
  • Be prepared to make calculated risks with house purchases, considering the potential for forced sales.

• Trading:

  • Trading is essential for winning Monopoly.
  • Trade for offense (acquiring money-making properties) and defense (blocking opponents).
  • Trade to acquire property sets you want or to prevent opponents from building their own monopolies.
  • If an opponent is unwilling to trade, disguise your trades to appear unfavorable to them.
  • You might need to offer a seemingly bad deal to get the properties you need.
  • Always consider your opponent's financial situation and potential for building houses.

• Disguised Trade Example:

  • You own two pinks, one orange, one light blue, and $600.
  • Your opponent owns one pink, two oranges, two light blues, and $600.
  • Offer your orange and light blue for their pink and $400.
  • This appears to be a bad trade for you, but it allows you to buy three houses on pinks while your opponent has only $200.
  • This allows you to gain a financial advantage and potentially collect house rents before your opponent can catch up.

• Key Takeaways:

  • Control the Jail side of the board.
  • Use dice probabilities to your advantage.
  • Build houses only when financially secure and your opponent is vulnerable.
  • Trade strategically for both offense and defense.
  • Disguise your trades to get the best deal while appearing unfavorable to your opponent.
  • Remember, having three houses on a less valuable property set is better than having no houses on a valuable property set.