Parker Brothers Monopoly - User Manual

MONOPOLY
Property Trading Game from Parker Brothers"
AGES 8+
2 to 8 Players
Contents: Gameboard, 3 dice, tokens, 32 houses, I2 hotels, Chance
and Community Chest cards, Title Deed cards, play money and
a Banker's tray.
Now there's a faster way to play MONOPOLY. Choose to play by
the classic rules for buying, renting and selling properties or use the
Speed Die to get into the action faster. If you've never played the classic
MONOPOLY game, refer to the Classic Rules beginning on the next page.
If you already know how to play and want to use the Speed Die, just
read the section below for the additional Speed Die rules.
SPEED DIE RULES
Learnins how to Play with the S~eed Die IS as
/
fast as playing with i't.
1. When starting the game, hand out an extra $1,000 to each player
(two
$5005 should work). The game moves fast and you'll need
the extra cash to buy and build.
2. Do not use the Speed Die until you've landed on or passed over
GO for the first time. Once you collect that first $200 salary, you'll
use the Speed Die for the rest of the game. This means that some
players will start using the die before others.
3. Once you start using the Speed Die, roll it along with the two
white dice on your turn. Then do the following depending on
what you rolled.
1, 2, or 3: Add this number to the roll of the two white
dice. You'll zoom around the board.

Summary

Speed Die Rules

Starting the Game with Extra Cash

Players receive an extra $1,000 at the start of the game for faster play.

When to Introduce the Speed Die

The Speed Die is used after a player lands on or passes GO for the first time.

Rolling and Moving with the Speed Die

Details how to use the Speed Die result in conjunction with white dice for movement.

Classic Monopoly Rules

Game Objective and Preparation

The goal is wealth accumulation through property trading; setup involves placing cards and choosing tokens.

Banker Role and Bank Management

Defines the Banker's duties and the Bank's assets, including money, deeds, houses, and hotels.

Gameplay Start and Turn Progression

Explains how to start the game, determine the first player, and proceed through turns.

Passing GO and Collecting Salary

Players earn a $200 salary each time their token lands on or passes the GO space.

Buying Unowned Properties

Details how to purchase unowned properties from the Bank or participate in auctions.

Paying Rent to Other Players

Rules for collecting rent from opponents based on owned property and Title Deed card information.

Chance and Community Chest Cards

Instructions for drawing and acting upon Chance and Community Chest cards found on specific spaces.

Income Tax Payment Options

Players can choose to pay a flat $200 tax or 10% of their total worth.

Getting Sent to Jail and Exiting

Explains the conditions for going to Jail and various methods for getting out.

Free Parking Rule

Landing on Free Parking is a resting place with no monetary reward or penalty.

Building Houses on Properties

Rules for purchasing and erecting houses on owned properties, requiring building evenly within a color-group.

Building Hotels on Properties

Details how to replace four houses on a property with a hotel, following specific purchase rules.

Managing Building Shortages

Procedures for players when the Bank has a limited supply of houses or hotels available.

Selling Properties and Buildings

Outlines the process for selling properties, houses, and hotels back to the Bank or to other players.

Mortgaging Properties

Explains how to mortgage properties to the Bank and the conditions and costs for lifting a mortgage.

Bankruptcy Rules and Game End

Defines bankruptcy, its consequences, and how the game concludes with a single winning player.

Miscellaneous Rules and Contact

Covers rules on player loans, contact information for inquiries, and trademark details.

Parker Brothers Monopoly Specifications

General

Publisher	Parker Brothers
Category	Board Game
Players	2-8
Playing Time	60-180 minutes
Age Range	8+
First Published	1935
Game Design	Charles Darrow
Game Type	Economic
Game Objective	To bankrupt opponents by acquiring property and collecting rent
Components	Game board, tokens, houses, hotels, dice, Chance and Community Chest cards