 "This game should be named "Monotony"" | 2009-09-21 |
| - Reviewed By ulanath |
As a kid my parents bought this for me and I was fascinated by the pewter pieces, the property cards, and all the other pieces. It held promises of infinite fun. When I finally played it it at 10 it was ok but we didn't finish. Fast forward 16 years and after 20 minutes the game board me to tears (pun intended). The problem is after a while the game relies on luck for you to land on the unbought properties. There is another version of Monotony that has a special die which speeds up the game greatly by allowing you to advance to the next unowned property. That made the game more bearable but still it's not something I'd ever play again.
If you have never played this game I STRONGLY recommend you play it at least once with someone before buying your own copy. Otherwise, don't waste your money. There are a lot of other games that are MUCH more fun and enjoyable, including many "Euro" style that have more depth and background. My copy of Monotony is going to Goodwill next time I go there.
My recommendations
Party: Buzzword, Catchphrase, Cheroodles, Pictionary,
Cinemaplexity, Taboo, The Great Dalmuti, Too Many Cooks
Trivia: Wits and Wagers, NewsHound, In Pursuit
Euro Style (requires a bit more thought but have much more depth): Carcassonne, Shadows Over Camelot, Ticket to Ride, Agricola
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 "An engineer a business man and a third grader..." | 2009-08-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1CB9JJ39HN1UR |
... are thoroughly enjoying this game! What a fun way to spend the evening.
The game can be played starting on a very simple level, learning other "tricks" as you go along. |
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| "LITTLE KNOWN TRIVIA FACTS ABOUT MONOPOLY" | 2009-07-08 |
| - Reviewed By res7rqul |
There are many hidden trivial facts about Monopoly which I've discovered through various books and resources. For those of you with inquiring minds and interest, here are a few of them.
Marvin Gardens has a few interesting things about it. First, it is misspelled by one letter on the property space. The word Gardens is properly spelled. It's the first word, Marvin, that is misspelled. The real Marvin Gardens is actually Marven Gardens.
Second, Marvin Gardens is the only oddball street property on the board. It is not found within Atlantic City, New Jersey, which the other street properties are. Marven Gardens is found in nearby Margate, New Jersey.
There are four railroads on the board, marked by the engine icon. This however is a misconception. There are in fact only three. Have a close look at the four properties. Pennsylvania Railroad, B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) Railroad, Reading Railroad, and Short Line.
The trivia facts underlying the railroads are as follows. The Pennsylvania RR and the Reading RR once were the Pennsylvania-Reading Railroad. In other words, the two names were together as one. The B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) was a separate railroad line.
Here is the big one regarding the remaining property. The fourth railroad property is another oddball. Known as the Short Line, it is not a railroad at all. It is a bus line. I have ridden the Short Line with my Grandma Balen to and from Trump Plaza. |
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| "Great buy always a great choice." | 2009-07-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: AR5619FLT3MDG |
This is a great game I have played over 500 times. I have played it with real money (had to tell the goverment why I needed so much money from the bank) that was great as no one wanted to pay up. I have played this with people all over the world (nepal, India, Japan) and they all think it is a great game.
I would first look over all the vertions (paixar, navy, coffee...) as mabe it has a topic you are into. Buy this game if you do not have it already one. |
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 "Great toy" | 2009-06-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: ASVGIFAFIPPFL |
| It's still great toy for modern kids to get them interact with relatives and friends without computer |
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| "satisfied with my purchase" | 2009-03-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: ACRTKVJQE4D03 |
This is the original version of monopoly.
Although house and hotels are plastic, the board game is solid and so are the cards and money.
Very highly recommended |
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