Difference between revisions of "Monopoly (board game)"
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[[Image:Monopoly Mascot.jpg|Monopoly's mascot, Rich Uncle Pennybags.|thumb|right]] | [[Image:Monopoly Mascot.jpg|Monopoly's mascot, Rich Uncle Pennybags.|thumb|right]] | ||
| − | '''Monopoly''' | + | '''Monopoly''' is an American board game designed by Charles B. Darrow in 1934 . Originally distributed by Parker Brother, Monopoly is now the property of Hasbro. is one the best-known American [[board game]]s. Although [[checkers]] and [[chess]] are better-known, neither is an American invention. |
| − | In Monopoly, 2 or more players take turns rolling dice and moving their tokens clockwise through boxes drawn around the edges of a square board. Upon landing in a box, a player: | + | In Monopoly, 2 or more players take turns rolling dice and moving their tokens clockwise through boxes drawn around the edges of a square board based on the street names of [[Atlantic City NJ]]. Upon landing in a box, a player: |
#may buy the property if no other player owns it | #may buy the property if no other player owns it | ||
#must pay rent to the player who owns it | #must pay rent to the player who owns it | ||
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When you pass Go you collect $200. If you land on Jail or Free Parking, nothing happens. The box marked Go To Jail is self-explanatory. | When you pass Go you collect $200. If you land on Jail or Free Parking, nothing happens. The box marked Go To Jail is self-explanatory. | ||
| − | Landing on Luxury Tax costs you $75. Income Tax requires some arithmetic, though. You must pay either | + | Landing on Luxury Tax costs you $75. Income Tax requires some arithmetic, though. You must pay either 10% of the total of (1) your cash and (2) the purchase price of all your properties and improvements. or, $200 |
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
Revision as of 19:14, April 13, 2007
Monopoly is an American board game designed by Charles B. Darrow in 1934 . Originally distributed by Parker Brother, Monopoly is now the property of Hasbro. is one the best-known American board games. Although checkers and chess are better-known, neither is an American invention.
In Monopoly, 2 or more players take turns rolling dice and moving their tokens clockwise through boxes drawn around the edges of a square board based on the street names of Atlantic City NJ. Upon landing in a box, a player:
- may buy the property if no other player owns it
- must pay rent to the player who owns it
- draws a Chance or Community Chest card
When you pass Go you collect $200. If you land on Jail or Free Parking, nothing happens. The box marked Go To Jail is self-explanatory.
Landing on Luxury Tax costs you $75. Income Tax requires some arithmetic, though. You must pay either 10% of the total of (1) your cash and (2) the purchase price of all your properties and improvements. or, $200
Variations
Overseas versions have cities appropriate for the their marketplace, for example the British version of the game has squares based upon areas within London.