Do you like playing Monopoly board game?

@markmoney (2868)
Philippines
August 6, 2009 4:04am CST
Monopoly is one of my favorite board games. It is a game with the aim of dominating the market. The more properties you will have, mainly real estates, the more chance of winning. It is really fun especially if you already owned a lot of properties. I often play Monopoly when I was young. It's fun because you are using a play money and you have a chance to be wealthy and to be poor. It's really a nice game, exciting. How about you, do you like playing Monopoly board game? Do you often win?
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@nzalheart (2338)
• India
6 Aug 09
Hello markmoney!!! yeah, monopoly is very interesting game to play sometimes. Now and then I get interested in playing that game haha. Like you, when I was young I used to like that game even more. I can still remember playing that game with my brothers and sisters. Sometimes the whole day used to go just by playing that game, you know how long is the monopoly game, very difficult to finish up. Haha, I remember how careless I was and used to misplace those duplicate money. After playing continuosly for few days, I used to get lazy with that game. And then after few months we may want to play that game again and at that time, there were always the pieces of money or tickets missing haha..That's why I think, I have bought so many monopoly boards in my life. Nowadays playing monopoly in computer is more popular than in boards haha.. But still real game is real than the computer game and is more intersting... Happy mylotting...
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Yes, back in the past, when we are still young, monopoly is really a popular game and many people is playing it. I mostly played it with my neighbors and friends. Yes it always take hours to finish it, it's a long game. After many months nad years of playing, it is really tends to misplace some pieces of it, especially the play money. If we will continously play it everyday, the interest and excitement will be lesser, but after a break, it will be interesting again. Yes, playing monopoly in computer is more common now, but as you said, playing against humans is still more exciting and more fun. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@nzalheart (2338)
• India
7 Aug 09
Yes, that's what I exactly meant, thanks...happy mylotting...
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
6 Aug 09
Good topic :-) I always think it is an interesting game and I like playing BUT I only like to play it or KEEP playing it when I have lots of money and have money to buy properties, I like to do investment on it instead of just paying for others and have no chance to buy properties... otherwise, I would feel so discouraging and just play it for the sake of being part of it :-p
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
9 Aug 09
Hahaha! I agree with you. If you are losing or doesn't have enough money already, you are getting less interest that you cannot buy properties you desire anymore. But if we have a lot of money, we can buy many properties and we enjoy it a lot. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
6 Aug 09
I used to love playing Monopoly, I havent played it in a long time thou. I just cant find the time to play, that is one game that can take hours! Growing up we use to play marathon games that would go into the next day, however my Uncle always seemed to win! lol My kids did play it the other night and they really seemed to enjoy it, well my daughter more so as she beat the stuffing out of her brother!
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Monopoly is really fun to play. In the past and at present time, the excitement of the game is still there. It's really good to pass it in the next generation. I'm glad that you and your family love it too. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
6 Aug 09
I first played when I was ten. To my amazement I beat four other adults. Since then I loved the game. I am really good at it. I win everytime no kidding. I just think its all about the timing and insuring you dont go bankrupt.
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
9 Aug 09
Wow, you must really be a good monopoly player. You already know the keys to win. You can also apply it in real life, investing money the right way. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@nonersays (3329)
• United States
6 Aug 09
We play Monopoly occasionally, but not too often because it can get LONG. My husband usually wins, but he usually wins most games. I also play monopoly online at pogo with my brother. I usually lose that one too.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Yes, it is really a long game. It is really more fun to play it with your family and relatives. Online games is also good. I think there's also Monopoly game in Yahoogames. Guys really tend to win. Just play more serious and bring up the flag of girls. Lol! Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
6 Aug 09
I LOVE monopoly and always have; it's a great game! I am really good at it and my family sometimes even refuse to play it with me because I almost always beat them. I love board games and monopoly is definitely one of the best.
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
9 Aug 09
Actually for me, someone like you is the one I prefer to play with. It's good to play against the experts because it will give you more challenge. I also like board games, and monopoly is one of my favorites too. It is really a great game. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
6 Aug 09
As a kid I use to be addicted to playing monopoly although no one would want to play as the games always took too long. I did have it on my last computer but ended up playing games when I should have been working so got strict with myself and haven't put it on my new computer. What I liked about it was that it was quite educational. To win it was best to work out a stratergy on which areas you were going to buy. Plus it also taught you how to count as you handed out the money. I did hear that the newer versions no longer use paper money but operate with monopoly debit cards which you place in a machine and it does it all for you, which to me sounds like less fun and less education.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Yes, that is the disadvantage of that game. You can't play alone. Actually you can, but it will not be exciting. So it's really better to play it against another players. But with the presence of the game in computer, it can now be enjoyed alone. But since it is quite addictive, we should not play it at work, just like what you did. Lol! Yes, it is educational game, especially in terms of spending money wisely. Yes, it will be less enjoyable and less exciting using debit cards instead of paper bills. Because counting money bill is the one that adds exitement to the game. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@sarojInc (570)
• India
6 Aug 09
Hi there I just love the game Monopoly ,The best part is it teaches the game of investing in a really simple way .The best plays is the one that I lose as they provide me a reflection of me and help me find my mistakes , analyze and new insights .this game is a must for everyone.
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
Yes, through that game, we learn how to invest and how to use our money well. Yes we can get lose, but for every mistakes we did, we are learning, that's the best part of it. It is really a fun and exciting game. A must game for everyone. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
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• Philippines
6 Aug 09
Oh I always like to play monopoly when I was taking my vacation back home in Philippines. I always play this game with my mom, my youngest bro and other friends at home. It was how you manage to buy properties and at the same time, your luck on those dice when you throw. Most of the time i get jailed but bailed out because of the card I always get. I don't usually win the first, but I always land on being second or third from the game . It is exciting to buy one same color of block, that's how you take control and have an edge. I always wanted to buy the most expensive lot. So that other players pay more when they land on your property. Once I get the same color, i immediately build a house, it will be a good investment and trick for me. But I am just careful not to get a chance card paying the taxes on per house or building I own.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Yes, you did say what to expect in the game. Very well said actually. It is game of luck but you also have to think well and manage your money wisely in buying properties. It's become more exciting by the presence of chance and community choice. I also tend to buy those most expensive properties because it cost too much for the visitors. Specially if you manage to own all properties in the same color. Additional headache for your opponents is you already built houses and hotel to that properties. Lol! Monopoly is really fun and exciting to play. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@jellymonty (2352)
6 Aug 09
Oh I haven't played monopoly in ages. I love to play although I never did win when I played against my brother as he always cheated! Back then we used to use real money and well it was a min casino in our house and it was always fun. Love it till today.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Haha, you cannot really win if your opponent cheats. I can see that you really enjoy the game since you even play it now using real money. It is now being a serious game and really need to think every move you will make. Just continue loving it. It is really a nice game. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@Koollook (89)
• India
6 Aug 09
I like playing monopoly. I used to play it with my brother and friends during my school days. The game will go on on and on. We'll continue the game for even 3or 4 days. But nowadays there no much time to enjoy that game. I miss that a lot. Hope some day i'll play it again.
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@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Yes it actually more played before. I also missed that game. But we are now too busy with many things that Monopoly is hard to put in. But it's really a nice game and a good past time. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
• United States
6 Aug 09
I suppose that I would like this game if everyone I played with didn't cheat. It's really frustrating when you're playing by the rules and everyone is cheating. It's like real life. The banker is giving money away to the other side and endless squabbles about which number the dice rolled on. I don't know maybe I need better people to play with.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
It is really not good to cheat and when someone is doing that, the essence of the game disappears . It is not going to be exciting anymore. It is really not enjoyable playing with cheaters. Yes, you better play with different set of players, those who are honest and can take defeat. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@vklancer (135)
• India
6 Aug 09
oh i love that game.i used to play with my cousins for hours together,in my childhood.i used to always lose and i used to take the dog . and few years back i found the pc version and again i enjoyed it a lot with my friends,but this time i won most of the time.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
It really take hours before the game ends. Haha, it's good that you have improved your game, you are now often winning. Monopoly is really a nice game, be it against humans or computer. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
well, in this discussion..you will know in what generation the users are because here in our country, the kids do not play monopoly anymore unlike when I was a kid where it was a very popular board game.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Yes, it is really more popular many years ago, especially during those time that we are not yet in the computer age. I just want to reminisce those times that we are playing Monopoly, one of my favorite board games. I can still remember how exciting and enjoyable that game is. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@Capsicum (1444)
• United States
6 Aug 09
I use to play when I was a kid and loved it.By the time my daughter was old enough to play,I had no choice but to play along.I really didn't care for it as much as when ,I was a kid. But she loved the money part ,so of course I played.Thank goodness she is a adult now.If she ever finds a decent guy and has children ,I guess once again I will be playing it .I personally think it is educational with the money part,also teaching them about responsibility and how to take chances. I think I just talked myself into thinking its not so bad with the benefits it gives the kids.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
7 Aug 09
Yes, playing monopoly is really a good bonding time. Kids also benefits from it because they will be able to learn how to spend and invest money wisely. It is really a good game, suitable for all ages, except infants. Lol! Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@derek_a (10874)
7 Aug 09
Yes, I absolutely love playing monopoly, but I haven't played it for about 10 years. The game is somewhere in the attic, so it might be an idea for me to get it down and set up a game again when the family comes around. - Derek
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
7 Aug 09
I loved playing monopoly, and when the kids were young that was one of the games we played as a family, but it has been a long time since i have played it.
• India
7 Aug 09
Its my favorite,I remember playing this with my friends regularly when i was in school.It teaches you in a very simple manner that how to invest properly,I heard that they have now come up with a video game version of this classic,i am looking forward to play it.It was so fun i miss it desperately ..
• Sweden
6 Aug 09
I have to agree this really is a great game i have played it since i was a 10 and i still play it sometimes. the problem is you cant play it with bad losers, but that's a problem with all games i guess. but to play it with people with good sense of humor- then it's really fun. if i ply it with people the i can often be persuaded to do some irrational decisions. but against AI in computer game i have no mercy whatsoever.
@markmoney (2868)
• Philippines
6 Aug 09
Yes, it is really indeed a great game. Yes, all players should show sportsmanship even if they're losing. Monopoly is good for at least 3 persons, playing alone is not that exciting unless you are playing against computer. Actually I missed playing monopoly. I really love that game. Thank you for your response. Happy myLotting!
@magickat (381)
25 Aug 09
I do like the game but never seem to win and sometimes get very stressed out! One time I was playing it with my other half and I landed on one of his hotels and was so cross I threw the board in the air and everything flew all over the caravan we were staying in. We were finding little green plastic houses for days afterwards. I had the Star Wars version at one time too and my friend had to go out for bike ride in the middle of the game to calm down. I now play a version on my computer which is probably safer, as long as I don't decide to throw the laptop lol