Contents
- 1 Rules for Playing Anti-Monopoly Game
- 1.1 How to Win at Monopoly
- 1.2 Treasurer
- 1.3 Competitor and Monopolist Cards
- 1.4 Role Division
- 1.5 Starting Budget
- 1.6 How to Play
- 1.7 Order of Play
- 1.8 Doubles Mean Extra Turns
- 1.9 Movement
- 1.10 Buying Properties and Making Payments
- 1.11 A City Under Monopoly
- 1.12 Constructing Homes and Apartments
- 1.13 Not Enough Houses
- 1.14 Trading
- 1.15 Bankruptcy
- 1.16 Who is the Richest Player?
- 1.17 Borrowing from Other Players
- 1.18 Two-Hour Game
Rules for Playing Anti-Monopoly Game
I’m here to tell you all about the exciting game of Anti-Monopoly. This game is a twist on the classic game of Monopoly, and I can assure you, it’s a lot of fun!
Before we dive into the rules, let me explain the objective of the game. In Anti-Monopoly, the goal is to either accumulate wealth by monopolizing the market, or to break up existing monopolies.
Now, let’s talk about the game setup. To begin, each player chooses a pawn to represent themselves on the game board. The game board itself is set up like a city, divided into different neighborhoods and districts.
At the start of the game, players are dealt two investment cards, which represent properties they can buy and develop. The rest of the investment cards are placed face down in a draw pile.
To determine who goes first, each player rolls the dice. The player with the highest roll gets the first turn. Turns then proceed clockwise around the board.
On your turn, you roll the dice and move your pawn the corresponding number of spaces. The space you land on will determine what action you can take. There are three types of spaces: monopoly spaces, competition spaces, and chance spaces.
Monopoly spaces represent properties that are available for purchase. If you land on a monopoly space, you have the option to buy the property. The cost of the property is listed on the space, and if you choose to buy it, you pay the bank and take ownership of the property.
Competition spaces represent properties that are already owned by other players. If you land on a competition space, you have the option to break up the monopoly by buying a competing property in that neighborhood. If you choose to do so, you pay the owner of the existing monopoly and take ownership of the competing property.
Chance spaces represent random events that can have both positive and negative effects on your game. When you land on a chance space, you draw a chance card. The chance card will instruct you on what action to take, which could include collecting money, paying fines, or making other strategic moves.
Throughout the game, you will have the opportunity to develop your properties by adding houses and hotels. The more developed your properties are, the more rent you can collect from other players who land on them.
The game continues in this manner, with players taking turns, buying properties, breaking up monopolies, and collecting rent. The game ends when all properties have been purchased and developed, or when a player goes bankrupt.
To determine the winner, players add up the value of their properties and any cash they have on hand. The player with the highest total is declared the winner.
So there you have it – the rules for playing Anti-Monopoly. I hope you’re excited to give this game a try. It’s a unique twist on the classic game of Monopoly and is sure to provide hours of entertainment. Enjoy!
- 3 Wooden blue monopoly pawns
- 3 Wooden green competitor pawns
- 25 Competitor cards
- 25 Monopolist cards
- 28 Title cards/mortgage notes
- Money
- Dice
- 35 Wooden houses
- 15 Wooden apartments
- Rulebook
How to Win at Monopoly
I’m sure you’re familiar with the thrill of winning a board game. Well, let me tell you, playing Monopoly takes that thrill to a whole new level! But don’t worry, I’ll be your guide to becoming a Monopoly champion.
- Game A: I want to win by bankrupting all the other players.
- Game B: I want to be the richest competitor once all the other monopolists have been bankrupted or the richest monopolist once all the other competitors have been eliminated.
Treasurer
You need to choose someone to be the Treasurer and handle all the money, title cards, houses, and apartments. The Treasurer must keep their own money separate from the Treasury’s money.
Competitor and Monopolist Cards
The Treasurer shuffles the Monopolist and Competitor cards and puts them face down in the right spots on the board.
Role Division
- We need to divide the players evenly so that some become competitors and others become monopolists.
- When dividing the roles in the game, it’s important to have an equal number of competitors and monopolists. If there is an uneven number of players, the difference between competitors and monopolists cannot be more than one. For example, a division of 2 competitors and 3 monopolists is fine, but a division of 2 competitors and 4 monopolists breaks the rules.
- We determine the roles by rolling dice. The player with the highest dice score gets to choose whether they want to be a monopolist or a competitor. Then, the other players make their choices in clockwise order. Before the game starts, players can negotiate and trade roles if they want.
- Once the roles are assigned at the beginning of the game, they cannot be changed during gameplay.
Starting Budget
Hey there! So, here’s the deal: when we start playing this game, the Treasurer gives us some cash. I’ll break it down for you, don’t worry. We each get $1,500 to start with. That’s a pretty hefty sum, right? But here’s the thing – it’s not as much as you might expect. The game designers made sure to give us just enough money so that things stay fair and balanced. They’ve thought it through, trust me. So, let me break it down further for you. We each get two $500 bills, three $100 bills, two $50 bills, seven $10 bills, five $5 bills, and five $1 bills. Phew, that’s a lot of bills, eh? Just remember, it may not be as much as you’d like, but it’s enough to keep the game exciting!
How to Play
Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of the game. Here’s what you need to know:
Order of Play
Remember when we divided roles at the beginning? Well, the outcome of that dice roll determines the turn order and the color of your playing tokens. Each competitor has to pick a green pawn, while the monopolist goes for a blue one.
Doubles Mean Extra Turns
Now, here’s where things get interesting. If you roll doubles, you get to move your token as usual. But then, my friend, you get an extra turn. On this extra turn, doubles are treated like any regular roll and don’t give you yet another extra turn.
Movement
Alright, it’s time to start moving. Get those tokens on the Start spot. To move around the board, you’ll need to roll the dice. The number you get determines how many spaces you move your token clockwise around the board. Simple enough, right? Well, there might be other directions you can move your token in the game, so keep an eye out for those.
Buying Properties and Making Payments
Now, here’s where the real fun begins. You can buy properties in this game, and you’ll need to make payments too. So keep your game face on and be ready to make some big moves. It’s all part of the strategy!
If you land on a street, transportation company, or utility that nobody owns yet, you have the option to buy it. The price is listed on the board or title card. But if you don’t want to buy it, the property stays un-owned.
If you decide to buy the property, the Treasurer will give you the title card for that property.
However, if you land on a street, transportation company, or utility that someone else owns, you have to pay them the amount shown on the title card.
A City Under Monopoly
Imagine a city where monopolists rule. If these big players own at least two streets, they can fully control the entire city. And when they do, they have the power to charge double the rent on those streets they own. The people living on these streets suffer the consequences, forced to pay exorbitant amounts.
The situation gets worse when the city has three streets. In that case, the monopolists can also charge double rent on the third street they acquire. It’s a never-ending cycle of exploitation.
Constructing Homes and Apartments
- On the flip side, competitors have a chance to build up to four houses on each street they own. But here’s the catch: if they try to build a fifth house, they have to return all four houses to the Treasury. Instead, they can choose to invest in an apartment. The prices for these improvements are listed on the title cards. Competitors place their houses on the designated space, right where the city name is printed.
Monopolists like myself have the power to construct up to three houses on each road they have monopolized. But here’s the catch: once we reach the fourth house, we have to return them to the Treasury and buy an apartment instead. The prices for these upgrades are clearly stated on the title cards, and we put our houses on the designated M space. It’s important to note that we can only buy houses and apartments on our turn, so no sneaky moves!
Now, when it comes to distributing these houses and apartments, we have complete freedom. We can choose to put a house on one property in a city and an apartment on another property in the same city. However, once a house has been constructed, we can’t move it around to different properties. So, choose the right spots wisely!
On the topic of mortgages, well, that’s a different story. But don’t worry, I’ll explain it all in the next section. Stay tuned!
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Price, Price War, or Sight-seeing Space
There are two different ways that players can end up on this space:
- If they land on it during a regular move, they are just sightseeing. They can move on when it’s their turn again and they don’t have to pay any penalties to leave.
- If they are sent there by landing on the “Go to Prison” or “Go to Price War” space, or by following instructions on the Competitor or Monopolist cards, they have to move their token to either the prison or price war triangle without collecting anything from the start space. They might have to pay a penalty to move on.
Competitors are sent to the price war space. While on price war, competitors keep collecting rents or other charges that are due to them.
Monopolists are sent to prison. While in prison, monopolists don’t collect rents or other charges that are usually due to them.
When I leave prison or find myself caught in a price war in this game, there are two ways I can get out:
- If I manage to roll doubles on either my first or second regular turns after landing in prison, I can escape right away. But if I don’t roll doubles on these two turns, I have to pay $50 before my third turn to finally be free.
- Alternatively, I can choose to pay $50 before my first or second turn and then continue moving forward like normal.
It’s important to note that if I do roll doubles while on the prison or price war space, it’s treated just like rolling doubles anywhere else in the game.
Spaces for Competitors or Monopolists
Competitors, I’ve got a proposition for you. Here’s how it works: you pick a card from the Competitor deck and do what it says. And guess what? Monopolists have their own deck too! They pick a card and follow the instructions on it. After that, both of us put the card back at the bottom of our respective decks.
Now, let’s talk about the Income Tax Space. Brace yourself! You have to pay either $200 or a percentage of your assets. And what are assets, you ask? Well, they include your money, houses, apartments, and any properties you own free and clear.
But wait, there’s more! Monopolists, you’re in for a real treat. You have to pay $200 or 20 percent of your cash, plus 10 percent of the listed purchase price of your unmortgaged streets, transportation companies, or utilities. Oh, and don’t forget another 10 percent of the original cost of your houses and apartments.
Competitors, you’re not off the hook either. You have to pay $200 or 10 percent of your cash, plus 10 percent of the listed purchase price of your unmortgaged streets, transportation companies, or utilities. And just like the Monopolists, you also have to cough up 10 percent of the original cost of your houses and apartments.
Let’s move on to the Property Tax. Brace yourself again! Everyone, and I mean everyone, has to pay $75. No exceptions, no escape. It’s time to contribute to the community, folks!
So there you have it, my fellow competitors. You now know the ins and outs of the Income Tax and Property Tax spaces. But remember, the game is not over yet. Stay on your toes, make smart decisions, and who knows, maybe you’ll end up owning it all!
Transportation Companies
Are you in need of reliable transportation services? Look no further! I’m here to help you navigate the world of transportation companies and find the perfect fit for your needs.
Choosing the right transportation company can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many options available, and it can be tough to know where to start. That’s where I come in. I’ll break down the key factors you should consider and guide you through the decision-making process.
First things first, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for in a transportation company. Do you require a specific type of service, like shipping goods or passenger transport? Or perhaps you need a company that specializes in long-distance travel? Knowing your needs will help narrow down your options and find a company that can meet your requirements.
Once you have a clear idea of what you’re looking for, it’s time to research different transportation companies. Take into account factors such as reputation, experience, and customer reviews. You want to work with a company that has a solid track record and positive feedback from past customers. This will give you peace of mind and ensure a smooth experience.
Another important factor to consider is pricing. Different companies have different pricing structures, so it’s essential to compare costs and find a company that fits within your budget. Remember that the cheapest option may not always be the best, as quality and reliability are also essential. Find a balance between affordability and service quality.
When evaluating transportation companies, it’s also crucial to assess their safety measures and compliance with regulations. You want to work with a company that prioritizes safety and follows all necessary guidelines. This will ensure that your goods or passengers are in good hands and will reach their destination without any issues.
Lastly, don’t forget to consider the level of customer service offered by transportation companies. You want to work with a company that values its customers and provides excellent support. Look for companies that have responsive communication channels and are available to address any concerns or queries you may have. Good customer service goes a long way in ensuring a positive experience.
Overall, the meaning of transportation companies goes far beyond simply getting from point A to point B. It’s about finding a reliable partner that understands your needs and can deliver exceptional service. By following these guidelines and taking the time to research and compare different options, you’ll be sure to find the perfect transportation company for you. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started and find the best transportation solution for your needs today!
Did you know that transportation companies owned by competitors always earn a steady 10 percent return, regardless of how many companies they own? It’s because they’re governed by utility regulations.
On the other hand, the fares of transportation companies owned by monopolists double with each additional company they acquire. It’s like a game, where a monopolist who owns all four transport companies becomes nearly unbeatable. Imagine living in a world where a monopolist controlled all transportation without utility regulation – chaos would ensue!
Utility Regulations
When you land on a utility that someone else owns, you need to pay them based on the dice throw. Here’s how it works:
- If you’re a competitor, you have to pay 4 times the amount of the dice throw. This is true regardless of how many utilities are owned.
- If you’re a monopolist and you own one utility, you have to pay 4 times the amount of the dice throw. But if you own both utilities, you have to pay 10 times the amount of the dice throw.
Supporting the Fight Against Monopolies
When we play the game, everyone rolls a die. If you roll a 1, you get $25. If you roll a 2, you get $50. But if you roll any other number, you don’t get any money.
The person who has all the properties pays $10 into the Foundation. They give the money to the Treasurer.
Not Enough Houses
If the Treasurer runs out of houses or apartments, we can make some more out of cardboard or paper.
Trading
We can trade things with each other. But we can’t trade houses or apartments. We have to give those back to the Treasurer before we can trade anything else.
Bankruptcy
If you go bankrupt, you have to sell your houses and apartments back to the Treasurer for half price. Then, your money and property (even the ones with mortgages) go to the person who caused you to go bankrupt. And you have to leave the game.
If you go bankrupt, all your money and property goes to the Treasurer. The property will be sold to the remaining players.
Who is the Richest Player?
The richest player is determined by adding up cash and income from properties. When someone lands on a property you own, you earn income. If you own utilities, you roll the dice for income.
Borrowing from Other Players
You can’t borrow money from other players.
Two-Hour Game
(This game is also recommended for tournaments)
The winner and richest player is chosen this way:
In the game of Monopoly, I have the power to control my fate. I can make decisions on how to manage my properties, whether it involves buying or selling houses, or taking out or paying off mortgages. However, there are certain rules in place that limit my interactions with other players. For example, I can only engage with the Treasurer and cannot trade or exchange money or property amongst ourselves.
Now, when it comes to managing my cash, I need to be strategic. As a competitor, I’m allowed to keep 10% of my remaining cash, while monopolists can keep 20%. The rest of the money is handed over to the Treasurer. This rule encourages us to think carefully about our spending and assess the risks and rewards of certain moves.
Speaking of the Treasurer, they play a crucial role in the game. They travel around the board, stopping at each piece of property that someone owns. They then pay the rent or payment due to the property’s owner, based on the established rules. This adds an element of anticipation and excitement, as I never know when it will be my turn to receive rent or pay up.
In the end, the ultimate goal is to accumulate the most cash. The player with the highest amount of money becomes the winner. It’s a simple yet captivating concept that keeps me engaged and motivated to play.
Beyond the classic version of Monopoly, there are also other editions available, each with its own unique twist. For example, there’s Monopoly City, which adds a modern twist to the traditional game. Then there’s Monopoly Cheaters Edition, where players are encouraged to break the rules for an extra challenge. Monopoly Deadpool and Monopoly Deal are also popular variations that offer a fresh take on the game.
So, if you enjoy the thrill of making strategic decisions and outsmarting your opponents, you’re bound to love Monopoly. It’s a game that combines luck and strategy, creating an exhilarating experience that will keep you coming back for more.
I bet you’re familiar with Monopoly, right? It’s that classic board game that has been entertaining people for decades. Well, did you know that there are actually many different versions of Monopoly? I’m talking about Monopoly Fortnite, Monopoly for Millennials, Monopoly Frozen II, and so many more! You won’t believe all the different themes they have come up with. From Game of Thrones to Friends, Marvel Avengers to Peppa Pig, there’s a Monopoly game for everyone.
Now, let me tell you why these different versions of Monopoly are so important. It’s because they bring a whole new level of fun and excitement to the game. Imagine playing Monopoly with your favorite characters from Frozen II or battling it out in Westeros with the Game of Thrones edition. It’s a fantastic way to bring your love for these franchises to life and make game night even more memorable.
But it’s not just about the themes. These different versions of Monopoly also offer unique gameplay mechanics and twists that make them stand out from the original game. For example, Monopoly Gamer introduces power-up abilities and boss battles, while Monopoly Junior is designed specifically for younger players. There’s even a voice banking edition that uses an electronic device to manage all the money and keep track of who’s winning.
So, if you’re a fan of Monopoly and looking to spice up your game nights, these different versions are definitely worth checking out. They offer a fresh take on a classic game and provide hours of entertainment. Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Star Wars enthusiast, or just have a love for all things Peppa Pig, there’s a Monopoly game that’s perfect for you. So, gather your friends and family, roll the dice, and let the fun begin!